Nonfiction / Biography Best Sellers

"All Things Bright and Beautiful" by James Herriot is a memoir that continues the author's adventures as a veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales of England. Herriot shares heartwarming and humorous stories of his interactions with animals and their owners. The book captures the essence of rural life and the challenges and joys of practicing veterinary medicine in the countryside.

Times to Remember is a 1974 memoir by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, mother of President John F. Kennedy, and U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1961 to 1963. The book was ghostwritten by Jean Stein

"Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman" by Merle Miller is an oral biography that presents the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman. Based on interviews with Truman, the book offers insights into his leadership style, decisions, and the challenges he faced during a critical period in American history. Miller's approach provides a direct and unfiltered view of Truman's personality.

A biography of President Harry S. Truman written by his daughter

"Eleanor and Franklin" by Joseph P. Lash is a biography that explores the lives of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor Roosevelt. The book provides insights into their personal relationship, political partnership, and the challenges they faced during a critical period in history.

A non-fiction book exploring the life of Joseph Bonanno, a Mafia boss, and the intricacies of organized crime in America.

"Jennie" is a biography by Ralph G. Martin that provides an intimate portrayal of Lady Randolph Churchill, the American-born mother of Winston Churchill. The biography explores Lady Randolph's life, relationships, and the impact she had on her famous son. Martin's work sheds light on the complexities of Winston Churchill's family background and the influential role played by his mother.

A memoir of childhood and adolescence by the poet, who died in May.

The story of a Russian grand duchess who is forced into exile after the Bolshevik Revolution.

The narrative, first published in 1853, of a freeman who was sold into slavery and spent 12 years in bondage before escaping.