Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness (True Crime)
By: Dennis Griffin
3.88
Format: 312 pages, Kindle Edition
From burglary to armed robbery and murder, infamous bad guy Frank Cullotta not only did it all, in …
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1. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life
By: Don Piper , Cecil Murphey
4.15
Format: 423 pages,
As he is driving home from a minister's conference, Baptist minister Don Piper collides with a semi… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
"I woke up to singing and found myself singing too"-Don Piper, 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life
"As long as I'm here on earth, God still has a purpose for me."-Don Piper, 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life
"I didn't just hear music. It seemed as if I were part of the music."-Don Piper, 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life
"Unworthy as I am, he allowed me to go to heaven, and I know the next time I go there, I’ll stay."-Don Piper, 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life
2. Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
By: Joe Simpson
4.23
Format: 218 pages, Paperback
Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvi… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
"Life can deal you an amazing hand. Do you play it steady, bluff like crazy or go all in?"-Joe Simpson, Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
3. 1776
By: David McCullough
4.09
Format: 386 pages, Paperback
In this masterful book, David McCullough tells the intensely human story of those who marched with … read more
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- nonfiction
- history
"I lament the want of a liberal education. I feel the mist of ignorance to surround me - Nathanael Greene"-David McCullough, 1776
"Indeed, bribery, favoritism, and corruption in a great variety of forms were rampant not only in politics, but in all levels of society."-David McCullough, 1776
"It was a day and age that saw no reason why one could not learn whatever was required - learn vitally anything - by the close study of books."-David McCullough, 1776
"as the Sword was the last resort for the preservation of our liberties, so it ought to be the first thing laid aside when those liberties are firmly established"-David McCullough, 1776
4. Alone Against the North: An Expedition into the Unknown
By: Adam Shoalts
3.93
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Canada's real-life Indiana Jones reminds us that the age of exploration is not over When Adam Sh… read more
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- nonfiction
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5. Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
By: Hunter S. Thompson
3.94
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
The Gonzo memoir from one of the most influential voices in American literature, Kingdom of Fear tr… read more
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- biography
- nonfiction
"Morality is temporary, wisdom is permanent."-Hunter S. Thompson, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
"Politics is the Art of Controlling Your Enviroment."-Hunter S. Thompson, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
"At the top of the mountain we are all snow leopards."-Hunter S. Thompson, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
"I knew a Buddhist once, and I've hated myself ever since."-Hunter S. Thompson, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century
6. The Good Rat
By: Jimmy Breslin
3.55
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Of course Pulitzer Prize winner Jimmy Breslin recognized Burton Kaplan right away as the Mafia witn… read more
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- history
- biography
- true crime
- nonfiction
- crime
7. Wiseguy
By: Nicholas Pileggi
0.00
Format: 798 pages, Mass Market Paperback
"Wiseguy" is Nicholas Pileggi's remarkable bestseller, the most intimate account ever printed of li… read more
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- history
- biography
- true crime
- nonfiction
- crime
8. Blood and Honor: Inside the Scarfo Mob--The Mafia's Most Violent Family
By: George Anastasia
3.79
Format: None pages, Paperback
Here is the inside story about the rise and fall of Philadelphia's notorious Scarfo organization. I… read more
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- true crime
- nonfiction
- crime
9. The Wright Brothers
By: David McCullough
2.60
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story-behind-the-story ab… read more
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- history
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10. Casino
By: Nicholas Pileggi
4.09
Format: 148 pages, Mass Market Paperback
From the author of the best-selling Mafia expose, Wiseguy, comes this inside story of the billion-d… read more
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- history
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- nonfiction
- crime
11. Red Cell (Rogue Warrior, #2)
By: Richard Marcinko , John Weisman
3.50
Format: None pages, Paperback
When Richard Marcinko wrote his bestselling autobiography, Rogue Warrior, he and co-writer John Wei… read more
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12. The Rise and Fall of a 'Casino' Mobster: The Tony Spilotro Story Through A Hitman's Eyes
By: Dennis Griffin , Frank Cullotta
3.71
Format: 412 pages,
The True Story Behind The Hit Film 'Casino' From An 'Enforcer' Who Lived It Tony Spilotro was the M… read more
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- nonfiction
- crime
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- true crime
13. The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law vs. The Mob
By: Dennis Griffin
4.61
Format: 313 pages, Paperback
From the 1970s through the mid-1980s, the Chicago Outfit dominated organized crime in Las Vegas. Un… read more
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14. Out Of Sight
By: Elmore Leonard
4.20
Format: None pages,
Before there was Raylan, there was Sisco... U.S. Marshal Karen Sisco is on the hunt for world-class… read more
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15. Road Dogs
By: Elmore Leonard
3.89
Format: 32 pages,
Legendary New York Times bestselling author Elmore Leonard returns with three of his favorite chara… read more
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16. The Sinatra Club: My Life Inside the New York Mafia
By: None
3.23
Format: 304 pages,
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17. Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps
By: Chris Jericho , Peter T. Fornatale
3.97
Format: None pages,
The eagerly awaited follow-up to the New York Times bestselling A Lion's Taledocuments Chris Jerich… read more
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18. Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
By: Ian Fleming
3.74
Format: 192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
British Secret Service agent James Bond, a.k.a. 007, is sent to France to play in a high-stakes bac… read more
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- crime
"Mine’s Bond – James Bond."-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
"Everyone has the revolver of resignation in his pocket."-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
"In his mind he fingered the necklace of the days to come."-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
"Like all harsh, cold men, he was easily tipped over into sentiment."-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
19. Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos
By: Giovanni Rocco
4.23
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
The story of a former FBI undercover task force officer who spent years penetrating New Jersey's De… read more
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20. 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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- nonfiction
- history
"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
21. City in Ruins (Danny Ryan, #3)
By: Don Winslow
4.42
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love. Danny Ryan is rich. Beyond … read more
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- crime
22. Romney: A Reckoning
By: McKay Coppins
4.36
Format: 416 pages, ebook
A remarkably illuminating biography of the political maverick, filled with revelations and written … read more
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- history
- biography
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23. Twisted: The Secret Desires and Bizarre Double Life of Dr. Richard Sharpe
By: John Glatt
3.94
Format: 268 pages, Kindle Edition
He Had A Successful Career, A Selfless Wife, And Three Loving Children. When high school sweetheart… read more
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- crime
- nonfiction
- true crime
24. The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis
By: George Stephanopoulos
4.45
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years anchor… read more
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- biography
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25. Magnetized: Conversations with a Serial Killer
By: Carlos Busqued
4.07
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
A riveting psychological portrait for readers of true crime classics such as My Dark Places, The St… read more
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- biography
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- nonfiction
- crime
26. Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk
By: Billy Walters
3.84
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “An insightful read…Walters is a larger-than-life character.” — Sports … read more
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- biography
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27. Swagger: Super Bowls, Brass Balls, and Footballs
By: Jimmy Johnson
4.21
Format: None pages, Audiobook
From FOX NFL Sunday analyst and legendary Hall of Fame head football coach Jimmy Johnson—the first … read more
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- biography
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28. You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together
By: Kat Timpf
3.80
Format: 248 pages, Kindle Edition
What happens when we can’t joke about some of the most important stuff in life? In a 2019 study, 4… read more
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- biography
"The Bottom Line: When you say that words are violence, you inherently are saying that violence is an acceptable response to words, because violence is universally considered an acceptable response to…"-Kat Timpf, You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together
"A better standard would be intention. If someone says something that offends us - but their intentions was humor - than we should respond far differently to that than we would if the person intended …"-Kat Timpf, You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together
29. Friends of the Family: The Inside Story of the Mafia Cops Case
By: Tommy Dades
4.10
Format: 395 pages, Kindle Edition
A deep dive into “one of the most spectacular cases of police corruption in the city” from the dete… read more
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- history
- crime
- nonfiction
- true crime
30. Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks
By: Keith Elliot Greenberg
4.08
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Classy Freddie Blassie was universally acknowledged as one of the most hated heels in wrestling his… read more
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- biography
- nonfiction
31. Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness (True Crime)
By: Dennis Griffin
3.88
Format: 312 pages, Kindle Edition
From burglary to armed robbery and murder, infamous bad guy Frank Cullotta not only did it all, in … read more
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