Stories
Carried Away, by Alice Munro. The Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author selects some of her favorite stories — some well-known, others more obscure — from her own massive bank.
Fiction
The Remains of Love, by Zeruya Shalev. As Hemda Horowitz nears the end of her life, she reflects on her youth, lived on a kibbutz under the disapproving eyes of her father, and the lake — and children— who gave her solace.
Innocence, by Dean Koontz. Love, suspense, mystery, fantasy, the supernatural — these are all Koontz trademarks.
The Christmas Violin, by Buffy Andrews. A widower follows the distant sound of a violin melody, and discovers a new chance at love. (E-book.)
Creators
Tennyson, by John Batchelor. Unlike most poets before or since, Alfred Lord Tennyson enjoyed fame and fortune in his life. But this biography says he never lost the hunger to write.
Beethoven, by John Suchet. He may be the most well-known composer in history; here is a comprehensive look at his private and creative life.
Military History
Glorious War, by Thom Hatch. Before he headed to Little Big Horn, George Custer was an active participant in the American Civil War.
Warsaw 1944, by Alexandra Richie. The city was weary of war, and many parts of it were in ruins, but the citizenry still managed to mount an uprising against the Nazis.
