About: Equal parts oral history and meticulous reconstruction, this unforgettable narrative of D-Day describes the combat as it unfolded on Omaha Beach. Soldiers speak for themselves as they recall maneuvering bombers through heavy cloud cover, the claustrophobic terror aboard transports, and the relentless enemy fire that greeted them on the beach.
About: Valeria has long been the grumpy and respected touchstone of her Hungarian community, but when the village potter captures her fancy, her social standing starts unraveling. Joyful and wise, this small-town satire takes an honest look at later-in-life romance and the notion that it's never too late to start anew.
About: In the first volume of Marion Chesney's popular historical romance series, "The Six Sisters," prudish and beautiful Minerva goes to London to woo a wealthy husband. Unfortunately, the London dandies despise her moralizing. These so-called gentlemen plan a scandalizing assault on Minerva's virtue, backed with a wager of 50,000 pounds.
About: Join Tinka, a dandy, sandy Golden Retriever, as she unexpectedly visits her owner at school and helps his class learn to read. Bright illustrations rendered in acrylic paint add to the excitement in this playful back-to-school story about a boy and his "loves-to-hear-a-book" dog.
About: Joy, a witch whose powers of white magic are not always well controlled, turns the life of the most serious and snobbish Duke in England upside down when he decides to marry this arousing and beautiful Scottish pixie. Passion holds them spellbound in an irresistible tale of two enchanted hearts.
About: Related to the hit television comedy-drama, Castle, these entertaining mystery novels are just $1.99 each. The show's fictional author, Richard Castle, is the credited writer for both books, which follow New York City detective Nikki Heat in her stormy professional relationship with superstar journalist Jameson Rook.
About: The fifth book of the acclaimed Lyra fantasy series features Eleret, a young woman who embarks on a deadly quest to claim a magical family heirloom from her mother's body: a ring, etched with a raven. Eleret doesn’t understand the ring's powers, but it's her destiny to unlock its mysteries.
About: When the Lady Sofia Howard is betrothed by the king to Sir Tobin de Clare, the knight who broke her heart, a classic battle of wills ensues. Featuring all the pageantry of Medieval England, this poignant and humorous story shows how love at first sight is dangerous and never easy.
About: The defeat of South Vietnam was arguably America’s worst foreign policy disaster of the 20th Century. George J Veith's expertly researched and enlightening account gives a complete understanding of the endgame--from the January 27, 1973, signing of the Paris Peace Accords to South Vietnam’s surrender on April 30, 1975.
About: High school senior Frenchy and his best friend Stewart are skating through life, but things change after they land the leading roles in their high school's production of Man of La Mancha. As Stewart's infectious passion morphs into schizophrenia, Frenchy quickly learns how to be a true friend and leader.
About: After the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson clipped a photo of an exhausted canine handler and his search-and-rescue dog. Charleson, a pilot with search experience, felt inspired to begin volunteering with a local canine search-and-rescue team, and she eventually adopted Puzzle, a golden retriever puppy. This is their moving story.
About: The success of Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most amazing business stories in decades. What started as a single store on Seattle’s waterfront has grown into a company with over 1,600 stores. Just as remarkable is how Starbucks has maintained its commitment to product excellence and employee satisfaction.
About: Living in New York, Charlie Blakeman is struggling to write his second novel when his college love, Sophie Wilder, returns to his life. A decade has past, and she has a wrenching story to tell. When Sophie once again abruptly disappears, Charlie sets out to discover what happened to her.
About: Six years after an influenza pandemic claimed his wife and child and much of humanity, Chris Price completes his treacherous journey from New York to Britain to reunite with his brother. In an idyllic country refuge, Chris meets Pauline, and they explore if love is possible in a harder world.
About: When Roger Bigod arrives at King Henry II's court to settle a bitter inheritance dispute, he becomes enchanted with Ida de Tosney, the king's young mistress. This bittersweet tale of love, loss, and power is based on the true story of a royal mistress and the young lord she married.
About: This riveting and wide-reaching history, which inspired the hit television series of the same name, explores the sordid past of Atlantic City: a freewheeling place long dedicated to the fast buck. The book ranges from the city's Prohibition-era heyday to its rebirth as the legitimate casino destination it is today.
About: This Omnibus Edition collects all five books of Hugh Howey's acclaimed sci-fi series Wool into a single volume. It's a story of an outside world grown unkind. Talk of it is forbidden, but some do, with optimism and hope. They're considered dangerous, and their punishment is simple: they're allowed outside.
About: As smoke fills an abandoned warehouse, five tiny kittens cry out. Following their frightened mews, mother cat returns to save them. Featuring beautiful pastel illustrations, this touching picture book is based on a true story. (Available on Kindle Fire, Kindle Cloud Reader, Kindle for iPad, and Kindle for Android).
About: Since appearing on screen in Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews has played a series of memorable roles that have endeared her to generations. Julie's story before her fame is warm, moving, and often humorous as it journeys from her upbringing in war-torn Britain to her international stardom in America.
About: This mesmerizing, suspenseful, and richly atmospheric tale of time travel follows the dual life of Julia Beckett. After she purchases Greywethers--a centuries-old Wilshire farmhouse she's admired since childhood--Julia is transported back in time to 17th-century England as Mariana, a young woman whose existence threatens to eclipse her present-day life.
