Peter Heisey 2009 book list (Lots of good books in here!)

Explore Peter Heisey's 2009 book list featuring lots of great reads! Discover his top picks and recommendations for the year in this curated collection.

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Mayflower

by Nathaniel Philbrick

A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship …
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The Thirteenth Tale

by Diane Setterfield

In this rousingly good ghost story, Setterfield's debut novel rejuvenates the genre with a closely plotted, clever foray into a world of secrets, confused identities, …
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American Lion

by Jon Meacham

The definitive biography of a larger-than-life president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed Washington forever Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and …
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The Crusades

by Zoé Oldenbourg

The Crusades, as Zoe Oldenbourg describes them, were not simply a religious phenomenon, nor were they motivated by pure aggression. They were the result of …
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Krakatoa

by Simon Winchester

Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman, examines the legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa, which …
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Salt

by Mark Kurlansky

“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” - New York Times Book Review An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod …
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We the Living

by Ayn Rand

This classic novel is not a story of politics, but of the men and women who have to struggle for existence behind the banners and …
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Uranium

by Tom Zoellner

A history of the powerful mineral element explores its role as a virtually limitless energy source, its controversial applications as a healing tool and weapon, …
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Columbine

by Dave Cullen

On April 20, 1999, two boys left an indelible stamp on the American psyche. Their goal was simple: to blow up their school, Oklahoma City-style, …
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The Shack

 

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What Was Lost

by Catherine O'Flynn

'What Was Lost' is a poignant tale of changing times at Green Oaks shopping centre, and the balancing of love and loss.
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The First Tycoon

by T. J. Stiles

From the award-winning author of "Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War" comes the first full, authoritative look at the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt--the …
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The Island at the Center of the World

by Russell Shorto

In a riveting, groundbreaking narrative, Russell Shorto tells the story of New Netherland, the Dutch colony which pre-dated the Pilgrims and established ideals of tolerance …
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The Time Traveler's Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger

This extraordinary, magical novel is the story of Clare and Henry who have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was thirty-six, and …