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Ringo

by Robin Farrell Edmunds

Extensive research and an injection of personality make this a definitive biography of the most underrated Beatle. Richard Starkey evolved from working-class roots and a sickly childhood to becoming one-quarter of the most famous... Read More

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Roberta's Boys

by Kelly Thunstrom

Roberta’s Boys is a wonderfully inspirational story of a family determined to succeed despite every obstacle. Meticulously researched by Ann B. Carlson for the Pitts Family Trust, Roberta’s Boys: Four Pitts Brothers of Macon, GA is... Read More

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Chameleon

by Randy Radic

Brandt’s remarkable storytelling ability turns this true crime tale into the exciting, personal story of a charming con artist. True crime is a difficult genre to write effectively. Vast amounts of research are required, along with a... Read More

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Auschwitz #34207

by Rebecca Foster

This eye-opening account of a Polish Jew’s life before, during, and after Auschwitz deposits readers right into concentration camp horrors. In her first nonfiction book, "Auschwitz #34207", Nancy Sprowell Geise takes the oral memories... Read More

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Living Large

by Christine Canfield

Travel, art, friendship, love—these are the things that made these two women’s lives full, and Eckhardt shares their story with admiration and depth. Everything about them was large: their size, their bold personalities, their zest... Read More

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Last Boat to Yokohama

by Karen Rigby

Women’s rights activist Beate Sirota Gordon’s passion for bridging cultures is clearly evoked through this fascinating tribute to her work. Nassrine Azimi and Michel Wasserman pay tribute to Beate Sirota Gordon, champion of the arts... Read More

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