Roosevelt the Rancher
by Erin Lindsey
“I do not believe there ever was any life more attractive to a vigorous young fellow than life on a cattle ranch in those days.”
–Theodore Roosevelt
Historical Figures
How Norma Became Marilyn
by Charles Casillo
In this excerpt from his ground-breaking biography, Charles Casillo explores how the actions of one army photographer sparked the transition of Norma Jeane into Marilyn Monroe.
Monroe photographed arriving at Ciro’s nightclub for a soirée celebrating Louella… Read the articleAnnie Smith Peck’s Revolutionary Climb
by Hannah Kimberley
I first came across Annie Smith Peck on a black-and-white poster from an antiques shop in 2007. The image displayed a woman wearing a long tunic sweater, canvas knickerbockers, and leather boots. She sported a hat fastened … Read the article
The Unexplored Life of George Washington, Entrepreneur
by John Berlau
John Berlau’s biography presents a fresh take on George Washington’s pursuits as a private citizen after his life as America’s most renowned general, covering his many innovations across several industries. The following excerpt discusses Washington’s initial interest … Read the article
“The Only Stone You’ll Find”
by Tom Clavin
Tom Clavin tells the story of the establishment of Tombstone, the mining town that Wyatt Earp would one day cement in the annals of frontier history.
“Men of Restless Blood”
by Tom Clavin
From New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin comes the true story of the Earp brothers, Doc Holliday, and the famous Battle at the OK Corral. Read on for an excerpt.
Manhunters: The Real DEA Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar
by Javier F. Peña and Steve Murphy
DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña tell the true story of how they helped put an end to one of the world’s most infamous narco-terrorists in Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo … Read the article
Condé Nast: The Man and His Empire
by Susan Ronald
Condé Nast might have wondered why a publisher should feel like the ringmaster of a circus that would put Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s to shame. True, he aimed to create the “most excellent and stunning … Read the article
The Kennedy Heirs: A Legacy of Courage
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
As is well known by now, the Kennedys have always been a family of dreamers. Long-standing prejudices against the Irish combined with anti-Catholic sentiment had imbued them with great strength and resiliency and also a desire … Read the article
Lyndon Johnson: The Making of a Politician
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Updated for 2019 with a new foreword from the author, Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream is an extraordinary and insightful biography of the former president. This book traces the 36th president’s life … Read the article