Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert

This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the difficult choice to leave behind all the trappings of modern American success and find, instead, what she truly wanted from life.

Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska where he attempted to survive alone in the wilderness. He did not. His diary, letters and two notes found at a remote campsite tell of his desperate effort to stay alive, stranded by an injury and slowly starving.

Collectible Cookbooks

Cookbooks aren't just for cooking. Feast your eyes on this fine selection of collectible cookbooks. AbeBooks presents an overview of rare and beautiful books of a wide variety, including Salvador Dali and M.F.K. Fisher.

The Most Expensive Sales of September

A first trade edition The Rhinehold & The Valkyrie, illustrated and signed by Arthur Rackham, was an impressive addition to last month's list. See September's 10 most expensive sales.

Farrell's trilogy began in 1932, with Young Lonigan and describes an Irish-American lifestyle in the 1930s on the south side of Chicago. Fine Books & Collections re-introduces us to this and other important works. Learn more about a discounted subscription to Fine Books & Collections!

Genealogy is much more than just a hobby - it is an obsession that enthralls thousands of people worldwide. Learn how AbeBooks can help you find the books you need to complete your family tree. Learn more about genealogy.

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