Best Names From Literature - April 2024

Know My Name: A Memoir

A New York Times Bestseller"A devastating, immersive memoir...Miller is an extraordinary writer: plain, precise and moving." --NPR"Know My Name is a gut-punch, and in the end, somehow, also blessedly hopeful...She implores us, too, to challenge and question the systems that aren't working. As we examine how to prevent and prosecute sexual assault cases, this last lesson may be the most important of all." --Washington PostShe was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 073522370X
• ASIN: 073522370X
• ISBN: 073522370X
• Manufacturer: Viking

The Girl with Seven Names

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships – and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom.As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee was one of millions trapped by a secretive and brutal communist regime. Her home on the border with China gave her some exposure to the world beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom and, as the famine of the 1990s struck, she began to wonder, question and to realise that she had been brainwashed her ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0007554850
• ASIN: 0007554850
• ISBN: 0007554850
• Brand: William Collins
• Manufacturer: William Collins

The Water Dancer (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel

• ASIN: 0399590595
• ASIN: 0399590595
• ISBN: 0399590595
• Manufacturer: One World

Inside Out: A Memoir

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFamed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir.For decades, Demi Moore has been synonymous with celebrity. From iconic film roles to high-profile relationships, Moore has never been far from the spotlight―or the headlines.Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and insecurities that defined her childhood. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of he... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062049534
• ASIN: 0062049534
• ISBN: 0062049534
• Manufacturer: Harper

The Testaments: The Sequel to The Handmaid's Tale

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZEMargaret Atwood's dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid's Tale, has become a modern classic—and now she brings the iconic story to a dramatic conclusion in this riveting sequel.More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three radically different women converge, with potentially explosive results.   Two have grown up as part of the first generat... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0385543786
• ASIN: 0385543786
• ISBN: 0385543786
• Manufacturer: Nan A. Talese

Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINDIE BESTSELLERA laugh-and-cry-out-loud memoir from the beloved star of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Jonathan Van NessWho gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey.The truth is, it hasn’t always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy.Before he stole our hearts as the grooming and self-care expert on Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, Jonathan was growing up in a small Midwestern town that didn’t understand why he was so…over the top. From choreographed carpet figure skating routines to the unavoidable fact that he w... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062906372
• ASIN: 0062906372
• ISBN: 0062906372
• Manufacturer: HarperOne

Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by General Jim Mattis—the former Secretary of Defense and one of the most formidable strategic thinkers of our time—and Bing West, a former assistant secretary of defense and combat Marine.   Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis’s storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812996836
• ASIN: 0812996836
• ISBN: 0812996836
• Manufacturer: Random House

When God Made You

YOU, you… God thinks about you.God was thinking of you long before your debut.From early on, children are looking to discover their place in the world and longing to understand how their personalities, traits, and talents fit in. The assurance that they are deeply loved and a unique creation in our big universe is certain to help them spread their wings and fly.  Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to cr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1601429185
• ASIN: 1601429185
• ISBN: 1601429185
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: Convergent Books

Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science

Discover the Wonders of the Universe with the CreatorIt’s impossible to out-imagine God. He orchestrates time, creates light, and speaks things into existence—from the largest stars to the smallest starfish. God is a powerful, purposeful, personal, unparalleled Creator.Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what his hands have made.”Indescribable displays the majesty of creation with scientific findings, photography, and original illustrations. These 100 devotions encourage awe at God’s creativity with an in-depth look at • Space, Galaxies, Pla... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0718086104
• ASIN: 0718086104
• ISBN: 9780718086107
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson

I Wish You More (Encouragement Gifts for Kids, Uplifting Books for Graduation)

Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. The infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have combined their extraordinary talents to create this exuberant, inspirational book for kids of endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace. Whether celebrating life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.Whether this is a preschool graduation gift, a present for elementary kids... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1452126992
• ASIN: 1452126992
• ISBN: 1452126992
• Brand: Chronicle Books
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

Lost Names: Scenes from a Korean Boyhood

In this autobiography, Richard E. Kim paints seven vivid scenes from a boyhood and early adolescence in Korea at the height of the Japanese occupation during WWII, 1932 to 1945. Taking its title from the grim fact that the occupiers forced the Koreans to renounce their own names and adopt Japanese names instead, the book follows one Korean family through the Japanese occupation to the surrender of Japan and dissolution of the Japanese empire. Examining the intersections of Japanese and Korean history that influenced Korea-Japan relations at the time, Lost Names is at once a loving memory of fa... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0520268121
• ASIN: 0520268121
• ISBN: 0520268121
• Brand: University of California Press
• Manufacturer: University of California Press

Brave Charlotte (New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books (Awards))

Charlotte is different from the other sheep. She likes to explore the world around her, climbing up trees and wandering near the dangerous road while the wary old sheep "tsk, tsk." But when danger strikes, only Charlotte is brave enough to go for help and save the day. This beautifully illustrated tale speaks to all shy little sheep who stand out from the crowd and aren't afraid to follow their dreams. Recognition A New York Times Best Illustrated book Reviews "Each dreamlike image is suffused with colors that are rich yet subdued a kind of Chagall-meets-Rothko mash-up that suggests sleepy-tim... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1582346909
• ASIN: 1582346909
• ISBN: 1582346909
• Brand: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Manufacturer: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

The Best Baby Names for Girls: The Ultimate Resource for Finding the Perfect Girl Name

The only naming book you'll need for your little girl-to-be!Perfect for baby showers, gender reveals, and parents with a little girl on the way, THE BEST BABY NAMES FOR GIRLS is the only naming book created with baby in mind. Filled with over 100 helpful lists, naming tips, and a collection of girl-centric names to browse, this book makes it easy to find the ideal fit for your family. Gone are the days where you need a massive compendium of baby names to sift through (half of which don't even apply to your little one!). Now, whether you want to go classic with Mary, literary with Scout, or tre... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1492697311
• UPC: 760789284502
• ASIN: 1492697311
• ISBN: 1492697311
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks

Victorian Alphabets, Monograms and Names for Needleworkers: from Godey's Lady's Book (Dover Embroidery, Needlepoint)

The Victorian woman put initials on nearly every piece of linen and clothing she owned — everything from handkerchiefs and blouses to tablecloths, napkins, and towels. The modern needleworker may not be quite so avid about initialing everything, but initials and monograms are still attractive and popular ways of decorating common items.This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from Godey's Lady's Book and Peterson's Magazine, the most popular American women's magazines of the Victorian era. Each is available in a variety of letter forms, so th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0486230724
• UPC: 800759230723
• ASIN: 0486230724
• ISBN: 0486230724
• Manufacturer: Dover Publications

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever!  From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids-both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0385376715
• UPC: 884871130611
• ASIN: 0385376715
• ISBN: 0385376715
• Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

No Middle Name : The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories

Get ready for the ultimate Jack Reacher experience: a thrilling novella and 11 previously published short stories are gathered in one pulse-pounding collection from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Child. Tall Premium

• UPC: 318993993
• Rating: 3.846

Lost Names : Scenes from a Korean Boyhood

In this classic tale, Richard E. Kim paints seven vivid scenes from a boyhood and early adolescence in Korea at the height of the Japanese occupation, 1932 to 1945. Taking its title from the grim

• UPC: 14656738
• Rating: 4.0

Handbook of Universal Literature, From the Best and Latest Authorities - eBook

This book is perfectly adapted and layout, for a pleasant reading on a digital reader, a tablet, or a

• UPC: 289058657

A Country With No Name : Tales from the Constitution

Mischievously composed, this groundbreaking work intends nothing short of a revolution in how we think about the "American" constitution and government. In A Country with No Name, Claire St. John, a stylish, mysterious, and peremptory

• UPC: 49526130
• Rating: 2.0

From Chaos Born (In Her Name, Book 7) - eBook

For millennia before the bloody first encounter with humanity as told in In Her Name: First Contact, the Kreelan race has been ruled by war. Countless civilizations have risen and fallen back into savagery, with

• UPC: 687595597

My Best Friend's Name Is Grace - eBook

Being overwhelmed by life's challenges and responsibilities can cause many to lose hope, give in, or settle for less than what God the Father intended for his creation. Can we accomplish all that we have

• UPC: 854604349

The Boys Whose Names I wish I could Erase From My Diary - eBook

The Boys Whose Names I Wish I Could Erase From My Diary is a touching collection of flash stories. Jill Okpalugo-Nwajiaku masterfully lets the reader into those Oops! moments we all wish would

• UPC: 919976394

The Boys Whose Names I Wish I Could Erase from My Diary - eBook

The Boys Whose Names I Wish I Could Erase From My Diary is a touching collection of flash stories. Jill Okpalugo-Nwajiaku masterfully lets the reader into those Oops! moments we all wish would

• UPC: 667198877

My Name Is Tamar: A Tale from Ancient Canaan - eBook

Humiliated, abused and in danger of murdered for being a witch, Tamar, with no one to help but her sister, hatches a plan to save herself. The plan is filled with danger, and even if

• UPC: 430880350

Traveling From East to West In The Name of Love: A Boxed Set of Four Mail Order Bride Romances - eBook

Mail Order Bride: Orphaned Missouri Woman Who Can’t Cook Heads To The Texas Cowboy Rancher Who Loves To Eat - A woman from Missouri loses her mother to a stagecoach accident and reads a letter

• UPC: 683130503