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Briefly Perfectly Human

By Alua Arthur

Biographies and Memoirs

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Joyful, hilarious, effervescent, brilliant and deeply wise’ Glennon Doyle, on Alua Arthur Thinking deeply about your death – whether it’s imminent or not – will breathe wild new potential into your life. Warm, generous and…

Brave New Words

By Salman Khan

General Nonfiction

“A timely masterclass for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era.” —Bill Gates “This book is required reading for everyone who cares about education.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and…

Bridge of Spies

By Giles Whittell

History

THE DRAMATIC EVENTS BEHIND THE FILM BRIDGE OF SPIES. 'Riveting, meticulously researched and beautifully written, Bridge of Spies unlocks one of the most fascinating espionage mysteries of the Cold War' - Ben Macintyre, author of Agent Zigzag and SAS Rogue…

Bourbon Land

By Edward Lee

Cooking

In his highly anticipated follow-up to the James Beard Award-winning Buttermilk Graffiti, Edward Lee examines his favorite libation—bourbon—with recipes, essays, history, profiles, distillery tours, and more. * Named a Best New Cookbook of Spring 2024 by Eater, Epicurious, and Food…

Brain on Fire

By Susannah Cahalan

Biographies and Memoirs

'My first serious blackout marked the line between sanity and insanity. Though I would have moments of lucidity over the coming days and weeks, I would never again be the same person ...' Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy…

Born Limitless

By Rick Torrison

Business

Are you tired of self-doubt and fear holding you back? Can you imagine living with boundless possibilities? Most people have remarkably low expectations for their life. They have no idea what they are capable of-or what is keeping them chained…

Bobby at Home

By Bobby Flay

Cooking

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • With 165+ recipes, Bobby Flay opens up his home and shares his bold, approachable style of cooking for family and friends, along with his no-nonsense, essential advice for home cooks. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST…

Bolívar

By Marie Arana

Biographies and Memoirs

The dramatic life of the revolutionary hero Bolivar, who liberated South America - a sweeping narrative worthy of a Hollywood epic. Simón Bolivar's life makes for one of history's most dramatic canvases, a colossal narrative filled with adventure and disaster,…

Born a Crime

By Trevor Noah

Biographies and Memoirs

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than one million copies sold! A “brilliant” (Lupita Nyong’o, Time), “poignant” (Entertainment Weekly), “soul-nourishing” (USA Today) memoir about coming of age during the twilight of apartheid “Noah’s childhood stories are told with all…