Books to Read

  Long Walk to Freedom The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom  chronicles Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life story, as told by the man himself. Mandela is known as one of history’s great peacemakers, but his own life wasn’t a peaceful one. He fought against South Africa’s racist government policies and its system of apartheid from the 1940s to the 1960s. He then spent 27 years in prison, where he became a worldwide symbol of the South African struggle for freedom. This guide explores Mandela’s experiences during four time periods: his childhood, his time as a young political activist, the years he spent in prison, and the time after his release. Our commentary provides background information about South Africa, including its political parties and important historical figures, as well as explores broader global trends of racism and oppression. We’ll also briefly examine Nelson Mandela’s legacy and what South Africa is like in its post-apartheid...

  The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert John Gottman and Nan Silver What’s the secret to a happy marriage? That’s the question relationship researcher John Gottman (along with co-author Nan Silver) answers in  The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work —a step-by-step blueprint to cultivating a happier, emotionally fulfilling marriage. Gottman’s expertise stems from his research at the Love Lab, a laboratory at the University of Washington in Seattle devoted to deciphering the secrets of happy couples. In this guide, we’ll explain why becoming genuine friends with your spouse is essential to your marital happiness and how you can improve your marital friendship by following four principles. Then, we’ll describe how fighting can increase your risk of divorce—and which relationship behaviors Gottman relies on to predict divorce with 91% accuracy. We’ll also share Gottman’s three principles for learning ...

  Angeline By Anna Quinn This brand-new release is set on “an island in the Pacific Northwest that jumps off the page and begs to be visited” (Elizabeth George), and we guarantee it’s worth the journey. After a terrible accident leaves her orphaned, 16-year-old Angeline is sent to an isolated convent perched over the ocean — where she finds an unlikely new start. “The perfect read for anyone who believes in miracles, or wants to” (Meg Waite Clayton).

  Dawnlands By Philippa Gregory Bow down to “the queen of royal fiction” ( USA Today ) as she proves once again that “she is the best at what she does” (Associated Press)! In bitterly divided 17th-century England, headstrong midwife Alinor and her brother, Ned, choose opposite sides: He joins the rebels while she remains loyal to the royal family. But soon, corruption and intrigue erupt in the palace…

  Nothing but the Truth By Holly James Find out why Jodi Picoult calls this novel “the balm for the soul that I needed… Read this, buy a copy for [your] best friends, and toast to the truth.” After wishing for the perfect birthday over a late-night cocktail, 30-year-old Lucy wakes to find herself suddenly unable to lie… A “sweet, fizzy, and refreshing” beach read that “also packs a punch” ( The San Diego Union-Tribune ).

  The Bandit Queens By Parini Shroff Hop in — this  Good Morning America  Buzz Pick will take you on “a rollicking ride rife with memorable characters involved in ill-fated high jinks” ( Good Housekeeping ). After her husband walks out on her, rumors that Geeta killed him won’t die. But her status as a self-made widow has surprising perks, and soon women in her village are asking for her help as they plot to follow suit!

  The Shadow Lily By Johanna Mo In this atmospheric whodunit hailed as “elegant, gripping, and intricate… the way P. D. James wrote mysteries” ( New York Times  bestselling author Flynn Berry), the residents of a small Swedish island race against the clock to find a missing child and a murderer… “Brims with twists, turns, and surprising revelations” ( The New York Times Book Review ).