Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse
By: Kim Wickens
4.32
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
“A vivid portrait of America’s greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, …
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1. The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
By: Elizabeth Letts
4.07
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the remarkable true st… read more
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"An old adage says that a good rider can hear his horse speak and a great rider can hear his horse whisper."-Elizabeth Letts, The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
"Great dressage demands more than skill; it engages a rider's inner wisdom and his ability to communicate with a mount in the silent language of horsemanship."-Elizabeth Letts, The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
"Just as ballroom dancing and pair skating command partners to work together seamlessly, in the sport of dressage, the rider performers an intricate pas de deux with his partner—a twelve-hundred-pound…"-Elizabeth Letts, The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
"The stallion’s crest was arched, his nose was perpendicular to the floor, and his hind legs were gathered underneath him, showing off the powerfully developed muscles in his massive hindquarters. His…"-Elizabeth Letts, The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
2. The Horse God Built
By: Lawrence Scanlan
4.71
Format: 595 pages, Hardcover
He was the perfect horse, it was said . . . "the horse God built." Most of us know the legend of Se… read more
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3. The Rising Sun: The Decline & Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-45
By: John Toland
3.43
Format: 375 pages, Paperback
This Pulitzer Prize-winning history of World War II chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of the Ja… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
4. Ruffian: Burning From the Start
By: None
3.65
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
During two short seasons at the track, Ruffian was hailed as the greatest thoroughbred filly of all… read more
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5. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
By: Erik Larson
4.24
Format: 565 pages, Hardcover
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal fi… read more
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- american history
- history
- nonfiction
- audiobook
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
"Lincoln on a sofa was like a ship's mast on a barstool, poised in an uneasy equilibrium between relaxation and structural collapse."-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
"They were convinced that Britain, once confronted with the loss of Southern cotton, would ally itself with the Confederacy—the “cotton is king"-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
"South Carolina is too small for a Republic, and too big for an insane asylum. [James L. Petigru (1789-1863), following the state's vote to secede from the Union in 1860]"-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
6. Horse
By: Geraldine Brooks
4.27
Format: 401 pages, Hardcover
A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American… read more
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"I don't rightly know who was my great-grandfather, much less his father. How come you know that about a horse?"-Geraldine Brooks, Horse
"She felt a little clandestine, as if she were ten years old again, sneaking a dead rat past her mother so she could articulate a Rattus norvegicus domestica for her bedroom display."-Geraldine Brooks, Horse
"You have to know that bigots are unwittingly handing you an edge. By thinking you're lesser than they are, they underestimate you. Lean on that. Learn to use it, and you'll get the upper hand."-Geraldine Brooks, Horse
7. Chenneville
By: Paulette Jiles
4.13
Format: 307 pages, Hardcover
Consumed with grief, driven by vengeance, a man undertakes an unrelenting odyssey across the lawles… read more
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8. Table for Two
By: Amor Towles
4.26
Format: 464 pages, Hardcover
From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility, a… read more
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"And though she couldn’t remember the exact reference and whether it was from mythology or the Bible, she knew instinctively as they approached the pier’s limit she mustn’t look back."-Amor Towles, Table for Two
"It is a funny aspect of life, thought Charlie, how a group of grown people can convince themselves to do something that none of them really want to do. They start by talking an idea into existence. O…"-Amor Towles, Table for Two
9. The Evolution of Annabel Craig
By: Lisa Grunwald
3.97
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A young Southern woman sets out on a journey of self-discovery as the infamous 1925 Scopes Trial te… read more
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10. Dixon, Descending
By: Karen Outen
4.06
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A powerful, heartrending debut novel about ambition, survival, and our responsibilities to one anot… read more
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"This was the feel at the top of the world. He waited. For something... But the mountain dismissed him like an unwanted suitor. There was nothing here that cared for him. He was king of small purchase…"-Karen Outen, Dixon, Descending
11. The Horse
By: Willy Vlautin
4.26
Format: 194 pages, Hardcover
Award-winning author Willy Vlautin explores loneliness, art, addiction, regret, love, and hard-won … read more
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12. The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told: A True Tale of Three Gamblers, The Kentucky Derby, and the Mexican Cartel
By: Mark Paul
4.03
Format: 162 pages, Kindle Edition
The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told is an inspiring personal narrative about a filly who broke th… read more
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- history
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- nonfiction
- horses
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- audiobook
13. God Save Benedict Arnold: The True Story of America's Most Hated Man
By: Jack Kelly
3.95
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Benedict Arnold committed treason— for more than two centuries, that’s all that most Americans have… read more
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- biography
- history
- nonfiction
- audiobook
14. Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse
By: Kim Wickens
4.32
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
“A vivid portrait of America’s greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, … read more
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- american
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- history
- horse racing
- animals
- nonfiction
- horses
- sports
- audiobook
15. Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror
By: Pardis Mahdavi
4.41
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The untold story of generations of Middle Eastern freedom fighters—horsewomen who safeguarded an an… read more
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- biography
- animals
- nonfiction
- horses
"I spent the next week learning the intricate details of what Louise called "horsewomanship". (...) Live and ride with the horses; be in unison with the horses rather than trying to control them; lear…"-Pardis Mahdavi, Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror
"Iran was the glamour and glitz of Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan. (...) she was struck by the high fashion and opulence of the cities. Parties overflowing with champagne. Women dressed in the latest Paris h…"-Pardis Mahdavi, Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror
16. Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings
By: Linda Carroll
4.22
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
In the bestselling tradition of the The Eighty-Dollar Champion , the propulsive, inspiring Cinderel… read more
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- nonfiction
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17. Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing’s Golden Age
By: Fred M. Kray
4.21
Format: 377 pages, Kindle Edition
One fateful winter night, a famous racehorse mysteriously broke his leg while alone in his stall. A… read more
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18. Marguerite, Misty and Me: A Horse Lover's Hunt for the Hidden History of Marguerite Henry and her Chincoteague Pony
By: Susan Friedland
4.42
Format: 276 pages, Kindle Edition
Uncover the captivating backstory of Marguerite Henry, author of Misty of Chincoteague and dozens o… read more
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19. The Forgotten Names
By: Mario Escobar
3.86
Format: 336 pages, Paperback
Based on the true story of one ordinary woman who risked everything to reunite Jewish children with… read more
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20. The Seminarian
By: Hart Hanson
4.02
Format: 300 pages, Hardcover
From the creator of the TV show Bones, The Seminarian is a twisty murder mystery perfect for fans o… read more
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21. The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss
By: Margalit Fox
3.48
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A Jewish mother of four, a gracious society hostess, a beloved member of her community—and the firs… read more
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