Letters Nonfiction

The words of Jesus—red letter words—are the most important and life changing ever spoken. Discover the things Jesus thought were most important. What He says about how to live. His relationship with God and the Holy Spirit. And His overwhelming love for you. More than 115 passages from the...

The Charles Dickens Non-Fiction Collection contains all of Charles Dickens' major published works of non-fiction. Although lesser known than the novels for which he is remembered, Dickens' eye for detail and character observation is seen just as clearly in his travelogues, essays, and letters, giving us an insight into Dickens and 1800s London, America, and Europe.

Framed as a captivating dialogue between Shane Claiborne, a progressive young evangelical, and Tony Campolo, a seasoned pastor and professor of sociology, Red Letter Revolution is a life-altering manifesto for skeptics and Christians alike. Best-selling authors Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE The arc of literary giant John Updike’s life emerges in these luminous daily letters to family, friends, editors, and lovers—a remarkable outpouring over six decades, from his earliest consciousness as a writer to his final days. As James...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Diskin Clay. Originally written only for his personal...

The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Martin was lucky to even receive a...

What happens when those sworn to uphold the law are protected from accountability when they break it? In A Letter to America: Are You Okay With This?, a U.S. Navy veteran poses a direct but thoughtful question about authority, responsibility, and justice in modern America. This short, powerful reflection examines why misconduct within law enforcement especially repeated violations—is often insulated from consequences, and why that should concern every citizen, regardless of politics. This book does not attack law enforcement. It does not promote ideology or partisanship. Instead, it asks ...

The compelling WWII correspondence of Major Dick Winters, commander of the Band of Brothers.

From “one of the most brilliant young psychologists of her generation” (Paul Bloom), a groundbreaking examination of how speech causes some of our deepest social divides—and how it can help us overcome them. We gravitate toward people like us; it’s human nature. Race, class, and...

From the bestselling novelist and author of The Invention of Solitude, 4 3 2 1, and The New York Trilogy, Winter Journal presents a moving and highly personal meditation on the body, time, and language itself. "That is where the story begins, in your body, and everything will end in the body as...

An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success. How? In this true story, dyslexic high school student Aidan Colvin asks them. Over the course of one year, he writes 100 letters to successful dyslexics. He doesn't expect anyone to write back, and is genuinely surprised when people do. This book features letters from writer John Irving, Arctic explorer Ann Bancroft, surgeon and CEO Delos Cosgrove, and others.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A powerful selection of the letters Tom Brokaw received in response to his towering #1 bestseller The Greatest Generation. “When I wrote about the men and women who came out of the Depression, who won great victories and made lasting sacrifices in World War...

In The Women of Rothschild, Natalie Livingstone reveals the role of women in shaping the legacy of the famous Rothschild dynasty, synonymous with wealth and power. From the East End of London to the Eastern seaboard of the United States, from Spitalfields to Scottish castles, from Bletchley Park...

A Letter to America: A Veteran’s Plea for Humanity, Courage, and Truth is a powerful, anonymous message written by a U.S. Navy Veteran who served his country with honor—yet returned home to a nation more divided, more hostile, and more wounded than ever before. In this emotional and unfiltered short read, the author asks the questions many Americans are afraid to speak aloud: What are we doing to each other? How did we become so divided? Why does the color of my skin make me a target? When did silence become permission for injustice? From the perspective of a Black service member who ...

**Awards:** New Mexico-Arizona Book Award Finalist, 2024; Royal Dragonfly First Place in Letters, Diaries, and Journals, 2024; Global Book Awards Silver Medalist in Biography and Memoir, 2024; Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon, 2025; Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Memoir, 2025. Do you want to get away from it all? Meet Kent. Overwhelmed by the indifference of his South Dakota undergraduate students and fed up with American politics of the 1980s, he yearns for a life of adventure. Then, he discovers sailboats. While retirement seems financially out of reach, living on a sailboat opens ...

A meditation on how lives endure through the things they leave behind: letters never sent, portraits fading in their frames, and the quiet eloquence of remembrance. Letters and Objects: Essays on Memory, Objects, and the Margins of History In an age captivated by progress, the nineteenth century turned instead toward remembrance. Through its letters, keepsakes, and portraits, it sought to preserve the fragile substance of feeling, to rescue the self from silence. Letters and Objects opens The Library of Quiet Things, a series devoted to the moral imagination of history and to the tender ...

Learn about letters and numbers, colors and shapes! Letters and Numbers: Songs teach letters, numbers and counting 1 to 20. Colors and Shapes: Songs teach common shapes, and primary and secondary colors!

The 9.8 million viewers of TLC’s Jon and Kate Plus Eight recognize Kate Gosselin as the practical mom of eight who has come into their homes for over 100 episodes of her family’s hit reality show. In this I Just Want You to Know unabridged audio download, Kate reveals a grateful and...

What would happen if someone spoke to you as if you lacked intelligence? Would you tolerate it—from a coworker, a family member, or an employee? In A Letter to America: Are You Not Offended?, a U.S. Navy veteran asks a question many Americans feel but rarely confront: Why do we accept being spoken to with condescension by those elected to represent us? This short, powerful reflection explores respect, accountability, and the quiet erosion of expectations between citizens and their leaders. It is not a political argument. It does not endorse parties or policies. Instead, it invites readers...

Letter To My Children is the author’s first installment in an unplanned autobiography series titled "The Altruist." Inspired by a life-altering event that changed his life's course, the author felt compelled to share his experiences. The title of this volume reflects the author’s profound bond with his biological children and his dedication to mentoring generations of medical professionals of African descent who come to the United States for advanced training. Written in the first person with a captivating style, this volume reflects the emotions that shaped the development of this book...