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World history is vast, and these 30 books are the tip of the iceberg. Our list includes bestsellers, award winners and editor's picks from distinguished historians and biographers. From Churchill to Stalin, discover the past to better understand the future.
We’ve curated a selection of luxury coffee-table books, including deluxe and limited editions, about art, cars, fashion, food, and music.
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We analyzed a sample of collectible books sold priced $500 or more and only 5% of the books had been written by women.
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Let it Be, released in May, 1970, was The Beatles’ final album before the group’s break-up. This book is the official account of the songs created for that album.
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The top fiction and non-fiction books of 2022. Our top picks for the best books of the year include Jennifer Egan, Ian McEwan, Kate Atkinson, Celeste Ng, NoViolet Bulawayo, and Brit Pop star Jarvis Cocker.
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The Nobel Prize for Literature is the world’s most important international literary honor. Browse the complete list of winning authors since 1901.
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Whether you're looking for a book from your favorite author or browsing for your next great read, find new additions for your collection, including rare signed copies and first editions. From bestselling authors to literary legends, immerse yourself in the works from these popular authors.
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From Silent Spring to Gorillas in the Mist, this list features books published between 1911 and 1999 that highlighted environments and species in danger.
This list celebrates African American writers from both the past and present, from Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes to Colson Whitehead.
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