Jet Girl: My Life in War, Peace, and the Cockpit of the Navy's Most Lethal Aircraft
By: Caroline Johnson
4.18
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A fresh, unique insider’s view of what it’s like to be a woman aviator in today’s US Navy—from pedi…
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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. It Doesn't Take a Hero: The Autobiography of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
By: Norman Schwarzkopf , Peter Petre
4.09
Format: 656 pages, Paperback
He set his star by a simple motto: duty, honor, country. Only rarely does history grant a single … read more
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3. Not Dead Yet: The Memoir
By: Phil Collins
3.77
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Phil Collins pulls no punches--about himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak that's inspir… read more
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4. Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy
By: James S. Hirsch , Mike Love
3.89
Format: 7 pages, Hardcover
TheNew York TimesBestseller Mike Love tells the story of his legendary, raucous, and ultimately tri… read more
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5. Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
By: Jon Krakauer
3.89
Format: 197 pages, Hardcover
Missoula, Montana is a typical college town, home to a highly regarded state university whose belov… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
6. Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
By: Mitchell Zuckoff
3.43
Format: 331 pages, Hardcover
Lost in Shangri-La recounts the incredible true-life adventure of twenty-four officers and enlisted… read more
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7. Shoot Like a Girl: One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front
By: Mary Jennings Hegar
4.15
Format: None pages, Hardcover
On June 29, 2009, Air National Guard major Mary Jennings "MJ" Hegar was shot down while on a Medeva… read more
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8. The Things Our Fathers Saw: The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation from Hometown, USA-Voices of the Pacific Theater
By: Matthew A. Rozell
4.10
Format: 322 pages,
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9. The Final Witness: A Kennedy Secret Service Agent Breaks His Silence After Sixty Years
By: Paul Landis
3.73
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Dallas, Texas. November 22, 1963. Shots ring out at Dealey Plaza. The president is struck in the he… read more
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- nonfiction
10. Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir
By: Stevie Van Zandt
4.01
Format: None pages, Audiobook
Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by a Rock n Roll disciple and… read more
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11. Damn Lucky: One Man's Courage During the Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History
By: Kevin Maurer
4.34
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
From Kevin Maurer―the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning coauthor of No Easy Day ―comes t… read more
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12. Topgun: An American Story
By: Dan Pedersen
4.28
Format: 305 pages, Kindle Edition
NATIONAL BESTSELLER"If you loved the movie, you will love the real story in the book." -- Fox & Fri… read more
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13. Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
By: Shannon Reed
3.71
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading from a teacher, bibliophile and Thurber… read more
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"I think, therefore, I cry..."-Shannon Reed, Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
"Life is so much better with books than without."-Shannon Reed, Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
"But reading! That I could do. When I read, I felt smart."-Shannon Reed, Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
"The act of reading makes me feel safe. Not the book itself--but the exercise of running my eyes over the words. The translation from symbol into meaning. The direct, pleasant diction of the voice ins…"-Shannon Reed, Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
14. Raising Lazarus
By: Beth Macy
4.02
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
A “deeply reported, deeply moving” (Patrick Radden Keefe) account of everyday heroes fighting on th… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
15. Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy
By: Larry Loftis
4.00
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
The true story of the woman who became WWII's most highly decorated spy The year is 1942, and Wo… read more
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"She was now ready. Diarrhea pills, speed, sleep dope, lethal pill, and beauty aid. Bring on the Germans."-Larry Loftis, Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy
"When they first met, Peter had looked beyond Arnaud’s gruff personality to see a man who was highly competent, fearless, and deeply committed to the cause."-Larry Loftis, Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy
16. Tracking The Wolf Pack
By: Len Levinson
4.30
Format: 328 pages, Kindle Edition
A tense World War Two submarine thriller! Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, H. Jay Riker, Patrick Rob… read more
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17. Modern Warriors: Real Stories from Real Heroes
By: Pete Hegseth
4.32
Format: 293 pages, Hardcover
After three Army deployments—earning two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge—Pete Hegseth… read more
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"The closest thing I’ve ever seen to God is when you see people sacrifice knowingly without Any concern for themselves. -- Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, US Army in "Modern Warriors"-Pete Hegseth, Modern Warriors: Real Stories from Real Heroes
"Service to one’s country does give you tremendous perspective what is at stake should we lose the freedom we have. Because in terms of freedom, America is the last, best hope on Earth. -- Captain (Re…"-Pete Hegseth, Modern Warriors: Real Stories from Real Heroes
18. The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts
By: Loren Grush
4.36
Format: 432 pages, Hardcover
In the bestselling tradition of Hidden Figures and Code Girls, the remarkable true story of America… read more
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19. America's Reluctant Prince: The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.
By: Steven M. Gillon
3.93
Format: 463 pages, Kindle Edition
*A New York Times Bestseller*A major new biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. from a leading historian … read more
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20. Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas
By: Jesse Cole
3.92
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The Savannah Bananas have peeled back the game of baseball and made it fun again. This is their sto… read more
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21. Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery
By: Tom Cotton
4.23
Format: 320 pages, ebook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary journey behind the scenes of Arlington National Cemet… read more
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22. Saved: A War Reporter's Mission to Make It Home
By: Benjamin Hall
4.58
Format: 281 pages, Kindle Edition
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An affecting, singular story...a bracing tale of life o… read more
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23. 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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"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
24. Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History
By: Keith O'Brien
3.93
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
The untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air ra… read more
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25. Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings, and Faced My Greatest Challenge
By: Tammie Jo Shults
4.49
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Nerves of Steel is the captivating true story of Tammie Jo Shults’s remarkable life—from growing up… read more
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26. The Followers
By: Bradeigh Godfrey
3.77
Format: 328 pages, Hardcover
The Girl on the Train meets the world of social media in this psychological thriller about influenc… read more
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27. Just Add Water: My Swimming Life
By: Katie Ledecky
4.25
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A candid and inspiring memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and one of the best swim… read more
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28. When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion
By: Julie Satow
4.06
Format: 295 pages, Hardcover
A glittering, glamorous portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visio… read more
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29. An Officer, Not a Gentleman: The Inspirational Journey of a Pioneering Female Fighter Pilot
By: Mandy Hickson
4.55
Format: 316 pages, Kindle Edition
Flying a multi-million pound fighter jet in hostile territory is not an everyday career and it come… read more
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30. Jet Girl: My Life in War, Peace, and the Cockpit of the Navy's Most Lethal Aircraft
By: Caroline Johnson
4.18
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A fresh, unique insider’s view of what it’s like to be a woman aviator in today’s US Navy—from pedi… read more
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31. Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway
By: N. Jack "Dusty" Kleiss
4.45
Format: 451 pages, Kindle Edition
Hailed as "the single most effective pilot at Midway" (World War II magazine), Dusty Kleiss struck … read more
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