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Vendor: Gill Sims
Why Mommy Swears
Why Mommy Swears is the much anticipated new novel from Gill Sims, author of the hilarious Why Mommy Drinks and online sensation Peter and Jane.It's every parents' nightmare - the start of the school holidays - and instead of sitting in the sun, reading...- $14.99
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Vendor: Sidney Perley
Goodridge Memorial: Ancestry and descendants of Moses Goodridge
Goodridge Memorial - Ancestry and descendants of Moses Goodridge is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other...- $20.50
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Vendor: Jeanne Blanchet
Dancer of Death: A Novel of Manolete
Manolete is a skilled matador trained to kill thousand-pound-plus bulls. Islero is a Miura bull bred to kill men. On August 28, 1947, their paths collide, leaving Manolete gravely wounded. As he lies in a hospital bed and drifts in and out of fitful...- $35.95
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Vendor: Jonathan Lee
The Great Mistake
An exultant novel of New York City at the turn of the twentieth century, about one man's rise to fame and fortune, and his mysterious murder--"engrossing" (Wall Street Journal), "immersive" (The New Yorker), and "seriously entertaining" (The Sunday Times, London). Andrew Haswell Green is...- $17.00
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Vendor: David A. Schneck
The Soul of a Tree
This book is a work of historical fiction about the Great Basking Ridge Oak tree and its mysterious connection to a long ago past of patriotism, murder and perseverance. Follow the tree through its journey of life and life after. It played a role...- $30.95
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Vendor: Rob Soles
A Winding Path to Flat Water
All families are different. This one just happens to be based on a little white lie.Henry Soles' winding path to Nebraska started with his kidnapping.He was just a baby when he was taken from his parents.Growing up among a roaming, Midwest, Native American tribe,...- $24.99
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Vendor: Chuck Dowdle
Twin Lights
"Doctor," whispered Sister Giovanni with a sense of urgency as the tiny newborn infant slipped into her outstretched hands, "I think there's another one!" Twin Lights was written to help a father imagine a very different version of his life had his premature twin...- $19.95
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Vendor: Simone De Beauvoir
Inseparable
Finalist for the French-American Florence Gould Translation PrizeA novel by the iconic Simone de Beauvoir of an intense and vivid girlhood friendship that, unpublished in her lifetime, displays "Beauvoir's genius as a fiction writer" (Wall Street Journal) From the moment Sylvie and Andr馥 meet...- $16.99
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Vendor: Daisy Hildyard
Emergency
For readers of Rachel Cusk and Jenny Odell, a lyrical work of autofiction that explores the dissolution of boundaries between the self and our earth as we head towards ecological catastrophe. "Emergency is an incisive kaleidoscope of past and present, nature and industry, stillness...- $23.00
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Vendor: Dennis Cooper
I Wished
"For most of his life, Dennis Cooper believed the person he had loved the most and would always love above all others was George Miles. In his first novel in ten years, Dennis Cooper writes about George Miles, love, loss, addiction, suicide, and how...- $15.00
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Vendor: John William McMullen
The Miracle of Stalag 8a - Beauty Beyond the Horror: Olivier Messiaen and the Quartet for the End of Time
The Miracle of Stalag 8A is a retelling of the fascinating story of Olivier Messiaen's composition of his Quartet for the End of Time. Set in France & Germany from 1939 to 1941, Messiaen served in the French army, was captured at Verdun, and...- $19.95
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Vendor: Rudolfo Anaya
The Old Man's Love Story, 12
"There was an old man who dwelt in the land of New Mexico, and he lost his wife." From that opening line, this tender novella is at once universal and deeply personal. The nameless narrator, a writer, shares his most intimate thoughts about his...- $16.95
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Vendor: Aharon Appelfeld
To the Edge of Sorrow
From "fiction's foremost chronicler of the Holocaust" (Philip Roth), here is a haunting novel about an unforgettable group of Jewish partisans fighting the Nazis during World War II. Battling numbing cold, ever-present hunger, and German soldiers determined to hunt them down, four dozen resistance...- $26.95
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Vendor: Bahiyyih Nakhjavani
The Woman Who Read Too Much
Gossip was rife in the capital about the poetess of Qazvin. Some claimed she had been arrested for masterminding the murder of the grand Mullah, her uncle. Others echoed her words, and passed her poems from hand to hand. Everyone spoke of her beauty,...- $25.00
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Vendor: Herta Muller
Nadirs
Juxtaposing reality and fantasy, nightmares and dark laughter, Nadirs is a collection of largely autobiographical stories based on Herta M?ler's childhood in the Romanian countryside. The individual tales reveal a child's often nightmarish impressions of life in her village. Seamlessly mixing reality with dream-like...- $16.95
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Vendor: David Nevin
Dream West
Dream West is the New York Times bestselling fictional account of famed North America explorer John Charles Fremont, by David Nevin.Upon its release over twenty years ago, Dream West was deemed a classic novel of the American West by both critics and the reading...- $25.99
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Vendor: Anne Easter Smith
Daughter of York
History tells us that the intelligent, wealthy, and powerful Margaret of York had everything any woman could want, except for love. The acclaimed author of A Rose for the Crown takes us between the lines of history and into her heart. It is 1461:...- $18.00
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Vendor: Philip Roth
Zuckerman Unbound
A "masterful" novel (The New York Times Book Review) from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Pastoral tells the story of a bestselling writer whose life is falling apart--all because of his great good fortune. Now in his mid-thirties, Nathan Zuckerman, a would-be recluse...- $16.00
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Vendor: Corinda Pitts Marsh
Holocaust in the Homeland: Black Wall Street's Last Days
Soon to be in movie theaters, Holocaust in the Homeland tells the story of one of the darkest days in US history. Envious locals in Tulsa dubbed the Greenwood section "Black Wall Street" because of its economic success, but that success was obliterated by...- $12.99
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Vendor: Babe Walker
Psychos: A White Girl Problems Book
In this hysterical follow-up to the New York Times bestseller White Girl Problems, Babe Walker travels the globe as she tries to figure out the answer to the question foremost on everyone's mind--including hers: Who is Babe Walker? If you're one of the hundreds...- $17.99
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Vendor: Brad Barnes
The Reluctant Canadian: Inspired by the true story of a Canadian Home Child
This fictional story is inspired by Canada's real-life Child Immigration Scheme, a largely forgotten program that brought upwards of 100,000 supposedly orphaned and abandoned British children to Canada to act as much-needed farm labourers and servants ("home children") from 1860 to the 1920s. The...- $22.99
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Vendor: Jean Plaidy
Queen Jezebel: A Catherine De' Medici Novel
Back in print after twenty years, the final novel in the classic Catherine de' Medici trilogy (that includes Madame Serpent and The Italian Woman) from the bestselling grande dame of historical fiction. The final novel in the classic Catherine de' Medici trilogy from Jean...- $27.99
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Vendor: Varley O'Connor
Master's Muse
An exquisite, unforgettable novel about the true love affair between two artistic legends: George Balanchine, the choreographer widely considered the Shakespeare of dance, and his wife and muse, Tanaquil Le Clercq. Copenhagen, 1956: Tanaquil Le Clercq, known as Tanny, is a gorgeous, talented, and...- $17.99
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Vendor: Nicole Snooki Polizzi
Shore Thing
It's a summer to remember . . . at the Jersey Shore. Giovanna "Gia" Spumanti and her cousin Isabella "Bella" Rizzoli are going to have the sexiest summer ever. While they couldn't be more different--pint-size Gia is a carefree, outspoken party girl and Bella...- $19.99
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Vendor: James Joyce
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
This early work by James Joyce was originally published in 1915 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of the youth of Stephen...- $26.99
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Vendor: Karleen Koen
Before Versailles: Before the History You Know... a Novel of Louis XIV
"A grand yet intimate look at the Sun King, a tale rich with detail and action."--Library Journal (Starred Review, one of the best historical novels of the year)Before Versailles transports you to a world of secret passions and plots, a world of duplicity and...- $21.99
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Vendor: Amy Stewart
Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit
One stormy night trouble finds Deputy Sherriff Constance Kopp on a seemingly routine transport to the insane asylum, thrusting her into the spotlight during a high stakes election. After a year on the job, New Jersey's first female deputy sheriff has collared criminals, demanded...- $26.00
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Vendor: Carolly Erickson
Spanish Queen
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Wife of Henry VIII comes a powerful and moving novel about Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife and mother of Mary I When young Catherine of Aragon, proud daughter of King Ferdinand and...- $19.99
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Vendor: Ted West
Closing Speed: The Unabridged Edition
Mario Andretti said of Closing Speed author Ted West, "I've known Ted forever; our paths ran together for many years. He worked hard to earn the respect he gets, and I'm sure the enthusiast world will now enjoy his fiction."One of racing's "young lions,"...- $18.95
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Vendor: Jonathan Shaw
Homeward Bound: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist (Book 2)
Picking up where Jonathan Shaw's critically-acclaimed Scab Vendor: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist left off, Homeward Bound resumes the story of Cigano, the tattoo man. Cigano continues his full-body tattoo work on a young acolyte, Jaco, who eagerly soaks up his tales. Homeward Bound...- $19.99
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Vendor: Jean Giono
Melville: A Novel
Originally published to promote his French translation of Moby-Dick, Jean Giono's Melville: A Novel is an astonishing literary compound of fiction, biography, personal essay, and criticism. In the fall of 1849, Herman Melville traveled to London to deliver his novel White-Jacket to his publisher....- $14.95
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Vendor: Kent Carroll
I, John Kennedy Toole
A rich new novel that explores the true story of A Confederacy Of Dunces and the remarkable life of its author, John Kennedy Toole. I, John Kennedy Toole is the novelized true story of the funny, tragic, riveting narrative behind the making of an...- $25.95
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Vendor: Marco Malvaldi
The Measure of a Man: A Novel of Leonardo Da Vinci
October 1493. Florence is still mourning the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent. Columbus' ships have only recently reached the New World. The modern financial system has just come into being thanks to the adaption of the letter of credit. Meanwhile, Milan is experiencing a...- $23.95
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Vendor: Jean-Christophe Rufin
The Dream Maker
"Rufin offers his readers a return . . . to a time when the wildest dreamer could be a wealthy merchant--Jacques Coeur, the treasurer poet" (Les Echos). After a brilliant career as a trader, Jacques Coeur was summoned to the court of Charles VII...- $18.00
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Vendor: Kenize Mourad
In the City of Gold and Silver
An enthralling historical novel based on the little-known female warrior in nineteenth century India who led a revolt against the British. Here is the long-forgotten story of Begum Hazrat Mahal, queen of Awadh and the soul of the Indian revolt against the British, brought...- $17.00
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Vendor: Caryl F駻ey
Mapuche
A Mapuche woman in Buenos Aires tries to solve a friend's murder in this Prix Landerneau-winning crime novel by the acclaimed French author of Zulu. Twenty-eight-year-old Jana is a Mapuche, one of those indigenous "people of the earth" who were dispossessed when the Argentinean...- $18.00
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Vendor: Dorothy Baker
Young Man with a Horn
Rick Martin loved music and the music loved him. He could pick up a tune so quickly that it didn't matter to the Cotton Club boss that he was underage, or to the guys in the band that he was just a white kid....- $17.95
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Vendor: Jane Kirkpatrick
Every Fixed Star
Continuing the Tender Ties Historical Series, Every Fixed Star brings readers more of the dramatic, fictionalized account of Marie Dorion: the real-life woman who was the first mother to cross the Rocky Mountains and remain in the Northwest. In Book Two of the series,...- $19.00
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Vendor: Nathan Lindsay
Dying in Pieces: Stories About Jean
Dying in Pieces: Stories About Jean is a collection of short stories and poetry centered around one character - Deborah Jean Gadzala - and her life from adolescent to adulthood. Presented in a linear fashion, her trajectory through the years takes her from the...- $16.95
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Vendor: Annabel Abbs
The Joyce Girl: A Novel of Jazz Age Paris
"Abbs has found a gripping and little-known story at the heart of one of the 20th century's most astonishing creative moments, researched it deeply, and brought the extraordinary Joyce family and their circle in 1920s Paris to richly-imagined life."--Emma Darwin, bestselling author of A...- $16.99
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Vendor: Barb Baltrinic
A Founder for All: Abraham Clark, Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Abraham Clark doesn't have the stamina for farm life. Instead he starts his adult life as a land surveyor, then follows his passion of being a "poor man's counselor." Eventually his reputation as a fair and honest man who vocally supports Patriotism, leads him...- $15.99
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Vendor: Elena Chizhova
The Time of Women
Life is not easy in the Soviet Union at mid-twentieth century, especially for a factory worker who becomes an unwed mother. But Antonina is lucky to get a room in a communal apartment that she and her little girl share with three old women....- $29.99
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Vendor: Anonymous
Life of James W. Jackson: The Alexandria hero, the slayer of Ellsworth, the first martyr in the cause of southern independence. Vol. 1
Life of James W. Jackson - The Alexandria hero, the slayer of Ellsworth, the first martyr in the cause of southern independence. Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic...- $16.50
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Vendor: Libbie Hawker
Calamity
Her name is synonymous with the West. Her celebrity has spread to the East Coast and California, traveling down the new-laid railroads and along the telegraph wire. But breathless tales of Calamity Jane bear little resemblance to the truth. As she senses death coming...- $35.00
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Vendor: Norman Lock
American Follies
A young woman joins Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Barnum's circus to rescue her infant from the KKKIn the seventh stand-alone book of The American Novels series, Ellen Finch, former stenographer to Henry James, recalls her time as an assistant to Susan...- $16.99
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Vendor: David A. Goodman
The Autobiography of James T. Kirk
The Autobiography of James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life (2233-2371), in his own words. From his birth on the U.S.S. Kelvin, his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet,...- $24.99
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Vendor: Meghan Masterson
The Queen's Dressmaker: A heartbreaking historical romance novel in the time of Marie Antoinette
Everything sparkles inside the French court, and nothing shines brighter than Queen Marie Antoinette. But on the grim streets of Paris, the people are starving and revolution is in the air. Soon one woman must choose between her queen or the man she loves.As...- $9.99
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Vendor: Mary Ford
Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President
He hitched a ride to a different life. Only time would tell if it would be better or worse... Tennessee, 1955. Conley Ford learned quickly the world's full of hard knocks. Seeking the wrong kind of excitement, the restless thirteen-year-old falls in with a...- $21.99
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Vendor: Elizabeth Riley
Eve's Daughters: A Saga of Kentucky's Holt Family Women
Eve's Daughters chronicles the lives of six generations of women in one Kentucky family. These women, with great courage and perseverance, sustained their families and carried them into the future. They knew the sameness of having and raising children and of hard work. Yet,...- $15.00
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Love and Fury: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft
A Best Novel of Summer (New York Times Book Review) From the acclaimed author of Mr. Dickens and His Carol, a richly-imagined reckoning with the life of another cherished literary legend: Mary Wollstonecraft - arguably the world's first feministAugust, 1797. Midwife Parthenia Blenkinsop has...- $16.99
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Biographical Fiction Books
Biographical fiction books are a unique genre that combines elements of biography and literature. They provide readers with a fascinating blend of historical fact and imaginative storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the lives of real people throughout history. These books breathe life into the past, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the experiences, emotions, and challenges of prominent individuals.
One key characteristic of biographical fiction is its commitment to historical accuracy. Authors undertake meticulous research to ensure that the facts, events, and cultural nuances of the era are faithfully represented in the story. This makes biographical fiction a valuable source for both history enthusiasts and casual readers seeking an engaging narrative rooted in reality. However, unlike traditional biographies that often rely heavily on documented evidence, biographical fiction allows authors to speculate, imagine, and creatively fill in the gaps in a subject's life. This literary license enables them to delve deeper into a character's thoughts, emotions, and motivations, adding an extra layer of depth and intimacy to the storytelling.
Biographical fiction also provides authors with an opportunity to bring lesser-known figures or those with untold stories to the forefront. By shedding light on these often marginalized characters, these books enhance our understanding of history and challenge conventional narratives. In recent years, biographical fiction has gained popularity and garnered critical acclaim as readers increasingly seek narratives that combine the authenticity of biography with the narrative power of fiction. This genre not only bridges the gap between fact and fiction but also serves as a means of connecting readers with the lives, experiences, and struggles of individuals who have shaped our world.
Popular Books
One such popular book is "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Paris, the novel chronicles the turbulent relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson. McLain's exquisite storytelling brings to life the bohemian atmosphere of the Lost Generation, while delving into the complexities of love, ambition, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of artistic success.
Another book that has garnered widespread acclaim is "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the lives of real-life abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sarah Grimké, and her slave-handmaid Hetty/Handful, the novel explores themes of freedom, sisterhood, and the resilience of the human spirit. Kidd's masterful writing seamlessly blends historical facts with fictional elements, making for a powerful and thought-provoking read.
These are just a few examples of the popular books that make up the vast and diverse landscape of biographical fiction. Through these captivating tales, readers are given the opportunity to connect with the lives of extraordinary individuals, gaining a deeper understanding of their struggles, motivations, and lasting impact on history.

