Adult

When her mother dies, Katy is left reeling. But as soon as she steps foot on the Amalfi Coast where her parents met, Katy begins to feel her mother’s spirit. Powerful novel about the transformational love between mothers and daughters.

Thomson tells the stories of nine extraordinary people she encountered in her years traveling the world in search of incredibly rare brain disorders. From the man who thinks he’s a tiger to the doctor who feels the pain of others just by looking at them to a woman who hears music that’s not there, their experiences illustrate how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant and alarming ways.

The true story of everyday American men, women and children who were incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II solely for their Japanese ancestry. An unforgettable true story of self-empowerment in overcoming racism, hardship and governmental oppression to fight for what is right – a timely reminder of how fragile our trust in others who don't look like ourselves can be so this chapter of our history never happens again.

A humorous and harrowing tale of warped populism, phony reform and blind deference to the nation's financial elite.

Starving and pitiful, a mud-smeared kitten is rescued from the slums of New Delhi and transported to begin her new life as the Dalai Lama’s cat. A tiny spy observing the constant flow of private meetings between His Holiness and everyone from Hollywood celebrities to philanthropists to self-help authors, the Dalai Lama’s cat provides us with insights on how to find happiness and meaning in a busy, materialistic world. Warmhearted, irreverent and wise, this cat of many names opens a window to the inner sanctum of life in Dharamsala.

A lot of people like to use social media to air their grievances, and I think this book is perfect counter-programming. Turn your grievances into prayers, and reflect on all the blessings you have every day.

Inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir that finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living? Pulitzer Prize nominee – and rightly so.

An award-winning psychologist and director of the UCLA Center for Digital Behavior shows everyone how to make real, lasting change in their lives with science and practical strategies that can alter their problem behaviors—forever.

A hard-hitting, fast-paced sci-fi novel about the choices we make and the ramifications we face.

The Nobel Prize-winning physicist guides readers through his unorthodox yet exhilarating work, starting with investigating the principles of physics by observing the flight of flocks of birds. Studying the movements of these communities, he has realized, proves an illuminating way into understanding complex systems of all kinds – collections of everything from atoms and planets to other animals, such as ourselves.

An essential guide to demystify the special concept of mentoring and inspire individuals to engage in mentoring naturally – whether hierarchically or laterally – based on their goals and passions.

This collection of Amazon’s founder’s writings – written in his own words, reveals the core principles and philosophy that have guided him in creating, building and leading the world’s online everything store.

An unnerving, sinister and brilliant dystopian novel about the choices we make at the end of the world, posing the question: Who can you trust when there’s almost no one left?

An intimate, sharply funny novel about a couple heading toward their wedding, and the three friends who may draw them apart.

The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites readers to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends and family. I’d like to buy a copy for every politician in Washington and every troll in America.