7 Top history books like Hidden History of Pittsburgh by Len Barcousky

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Hidden History of Pittsburgh

By: Len Barcousky

3.26

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Veteran journalist Len Barcousky shines a light on the hidden corners of Pittsburgh's history. When…

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1. The Indigo Girl

By: Natasha Boyd

3.94

Format: None pages, Hardcover

An incredible story of dangerous and hidden friendships, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice. The yea… read more

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2. Floating Dragon

By: Peter Straub

4.14

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Two monstrous evils. This quiet suburban town of Hampstead is threatened by two horrors. One is nat… read more

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3. The Red Badge of Courage

By: Stephen Crane

3.68

Format: 330 pages, Paperback

During an unnamed battle, 18-year-old private Henry Fleming survives what he considers to be a lost… read more

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4. Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania: Ghosts, Monsters and Miracles

By: None

3.36

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Strange creatures and tales of the supernatural thrive in Pennsylvania, from ghostly children who l… read more

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5. Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

By: Bono

4.20

Format: 564 pages, Hardcover

Bono--artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2--has written a memoir: honest and… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
"Fame is a currency. I want to spend mine on the right stuff."

-Bono, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

"Wisdom is the recovery of innocence at the far end of experience"

-Bono, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

"I remain more suspicious of religion than most people who'd never darken the door of a church."

-Bono, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

"the only true way to be victorious is to surrender. To each other. To love. To the higher power."

-Bono, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

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6. No. 23 Burlington Square

By: Jenni Keer

4.21

Format: 426 pages, Kindle Edition

London, 1927: One house. Three lives. A decision that will change everything. A powerful, unique ti… read more

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7. Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

By: Alan Rickman

3.58

Format: 469 pages, Hardcover

Madly Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved … read more

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  • nonfiction
"The trouble with death is that there is no next."

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

"Why was I dreaming about having got myself a Saturday job at Woolworth's??"

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

"The walls we are surrounded by, the objects we fill the spaces with, the lives they all describe."

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

"Savoy Grill with Emma[Thompson]. A very easy, enjoyable meal with an easy enjoyable person. She says 'fuck' a lot. Much laughter."

-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman

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8. The Murmur of Bees

By: Sofía Segovia

4.24

Format: 471 pages, Kindle Edition

From a beguiling voice in Mexican fiction comes an astonishing novel—her first to be translated int… read more

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"In life, only potential was free."

-Sofía Segovia, The Murmur of Bees

"One should not cling to old habits that no longer work in a changing world."

-Sofía Segovia, The Murmur of Bees

"Había sido madre y... ¿cómo se les llama a las madres que pierden a un hijo? ¿Amputadas?, así se sentía."

-Sofía Segovia, The Murmur of Bees

"It doesn’t matter whether time passes slowly or quickly. What you can be sure of is that, in the end, all you want is to have more."

-Sofía Segovia, The Murmur of Bees

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9. All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16)

By: Louise Penny

4.43

Format: 439 pages, Hardcover

The 16th novel by #1 bestselling author Louise Penny finds Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sû… read more

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"You were going to say the Death Star, weren’t you?"

-Louise Penny, All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16)

"I just sit where I'm put, composed of stone and wishful thinking: That the deity that kills for pleasure will also heal, That in the midst of your nightmare, the final one, a kind lion will pick your…"

-Louise Penny, All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16)

"Regarding Notre Dame cathedral: "He could see the huge rose window that had, incredibly, survived the fire. It looked, behind the works, like a giant third eye. Gazing perpetually out at the City of …"

-Louise Penny, All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16)

"I just sit where I’m put, composed of stone and wishful thinking: That the deity that kills for pleasure will also heal, That in the midst of your nightmare, the final one, a kind lion will come with…"

-Louise Penny, All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16)

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10. All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

By: Mel Brooks

4.24

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, a… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
"I didn’t realize it but I might have created the first cell phone. Had I patented it, I probably would have made so much money that I wouldn’t have had to write this book."

-Mel Brooks, All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

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11. Her Hidden Genius

By: Marie Benedict

3.94

Format: 284 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and co-author of The Per… read more

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"There you have it. He is resentful that a woman is succeeding where he failed, and most likely, he will either continue to encroach on your territory or try to take credit for your work. Be careful."

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"Exactly," he answers again, with that patronizing smile. Watson's approach to science contains such a vital flaw it nearly takes my breath away. How can one call oneself a scientist and begin one's i…"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"Science IS life, dear cousin. It is the lens through which I see and experience the and make sense of the world around me, and it is my way of giving back. In solving crucial scientific mysteries at …"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"It is in these moments that I wonder--despite my love of and commitment to science--if I have chosen the right track. Should I be following the long-established path carved out for me by my family, a…"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

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12. Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity

By: Bill O'Reilly

4.20

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

In the latest book in the multimillion-selling Killing Series, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard tell… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
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13. Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54)

By: J.D. Robb

4.41

Format: 356 pages, Hardcover

Homicide detective Eve Dallas must untangle a twisted family history while a hostage’s life hangs i… read more

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"He rose, pointed a finger at the cat when Galahad took a very casual step toward the table. Then pulled Eve in and kissed her. “Take care of my cop."

-J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54)

"He stood there a moment in the open doorway with the light streaming in and a gentle breeze,a warm one,playing with all that black silk hair. Stood there, she thought,all tall and lean in his perfect…"

-J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54)

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14. Red Rabbit

By: Alex Grecian

4.18

Format: 455 pages, Hardcover

A folk horror epic about a ragtag posse that must track down a witch through a wild west beset by d… read more

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15. The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts

By: Jeff Belanger

4.15

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

Step into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls. Ch… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
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16. On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service

By: Anthony Fauci

4.59

Format: 464 pages, Hardcover

The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and w… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
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17. Hidden History of Pittsburgh

By: Len Barcousky

3.26

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Veteran journalist Len Barcousky shines a light on the hidden corners of Pittsburgh's history. When… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
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18. An Alternative History of Pittsburgh

By: Ed Simon

4.04

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

Shaped millions of years ago by the receding waters of a once great glacier, the land surrounding t… read more

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  • nonfiction

8 must-read nonfiction books like Hidden History of Pittsburgh by Len Barcousky

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Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story

Bono

4.20

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Alan Rickman

3.58

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All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

Mel Brooks

4.24

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Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity

Bill O'Reilly

4.20

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An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s

Doris Kearns Goodwin

4.71

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Erik Larson

4.24

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Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning

Liz Cheney

4.60

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The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

George Stephanopoulos

4.45

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