THREE MINUTES IN POLAND traces Glenn Kurtz’s remarkable journey to identify the people in a home movie he found in his parents’ closet --- that had been made by his grandfather during a 1938 European tour one year before the outbreak of World War II.
A provocative and hauntingly powerful debut novel reminiscent of SLIDING DOORS, THE BOOKSELLER follows a woman in the 1960s who must reconcile her reality with the tantalizing alternate world of her dreams.
Compulsively readable, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is an emotionally immersive, Hitchcockian thriller, and an electrifying debut that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives.
At the edge of the continent, Crosby, Maine, may seem like nowhere, but seen through this brilliant writer’s eyes, it’s in essence the whole world, and the lives that are lived there are filled with all of the grand human drama --- desire, despair, jealousy, hope and love.
From Mary Curran Hackett --- the critically acclaimed author of PROOF OF HEAVEN --- comes an unforgettable novel about hope, renewal and the gift of angels among us.
Spain, 1748. Caridad is a recently freed Cuban slave wandering the streets of Seville. Her master is dead and she has nowhere to go. When, by chance, she meets Milagros Carmona --- a spellbinding, rebellious gypsy --- the two women become inseparable. Caridad is swept into an exotic fringe society full of romance and art, passion and dancing. But their way of life changes instantly when gypsies are declared outlaws by royal mandate and their world as a free people becomes perilous.
In this follow-up to his bestselling PLENTY, Yotam Ottolenghi continues to explore the diverse realm of vegetarian food with a wholly original approach. Organized by cooking method, more than 150 dazzling recipes emphasize spices, seasonality and bold flavors. From inspired salads to hearty main dishes and luscious desserts, PLENTY MORE is a must-have for vegetarians and omnivores alike. This visually stunning collection will change the way you cook and eat vegetables.
From the New York Times bestselling author of TEMPTING FATE comes a powerful and riveting novel about a woman whose life begins to unravel in the face of infidelity and addiction.
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THE BOYS IN THE BOAT tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal. The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, a teenager who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by an eccentric boat builder, but it’s their trust in each other that makes them a victorious team.
