THOUGHTS ON THIS 'n THAT

  Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by  TIME ,  The Economist , and  Bloomberg From the bestselling author of  Too Big to Fail , “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” ( The Atlantic ) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today. In  1929 , the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents,  New York Times  bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose a...

  A vibrant, enchanting tour of the Seine from longtime  New York Times  foreign correspondent and best-selling author Elaine Sciolino. In the spring of 1978, as a young journalist in Paris, Elaine Sciolino was seduced by a river. In  The Seine , she tells the story of that river through its rich history and lively characters—a bargewoman, a riverbank bookseller, a houseboat-dweller, a famous cinematographer known for capturing the river’s light. She patrols with river police, rows with a restorer of antique boats, discovers a champagne vineyard, and even dares to swim in the Seine. Sciolino’s keen eye and vivid prose bring the river to life as she discovers its origins on a remote plateau in Burgundy, where a pagan goddess healed pilgrims at an ancient temple. She follows the Seine to Le Havre, where it meets the sea. Braiding memoir, travelogue, and history through the Seine’s winding route, Sciolino offers a love letter to Paris and the river at its heart and invi...

  Beth Lundberg has always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but financial barriers and tricky family dynamics prevent her from soaring through the clouds—until George Bunsen flies into her life.   Sure, her brother’s best friend may be both a talented pilot and a beautiful man—but Beth can’t stand him. He’s always been frosty towards her, and Beth assumes that George is just another member of the pompous boys’ club that dominates the skies. But when her first ride-along with George dives toward disaster, Beth is horrified to find herself with an adrenaline-fueled crush on the sexy pilot who just saved her life.    Feeling guilty for their near-catastrophe, George offers Beth free flying lessons. The more time the duo spends navigating the sky, the less turbulence there is between George and Beth. But can Beth really take a risk on romance when her pilot career isn’t even off the ground? Lauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary and magical romance storie...

Behind the glitter and glamour of Hollywood, a lot is covered up, so fans don't know what their favorite stars are really like. THE HOLLYWOOD FIX (PostHillPress) by Richard Kirshenbaum takes readers behind the scenes, and it's not always pretty. It's the Golden Age of Tinseltown. Studio heads produce movies while creating silver screen stars. It takes a machine to create and manage while the country is in the middle of WWII. The stars don't always shine, and it's the public relations department's job to clean up the mess. Kirshenbaum's novel is a fun romp with a cast of characters readers will get to know well and a plot that reads like a movie script. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. A nobody named Bartie finds his way into the most important film studio and chief, Sol Myers, becoming the fixer everyone loves and trusts. Each fix is its own job, and Bartie is busy from sunrise to sunset cleaning  up scandals of money, sex, larger-than-life stars,...

  Can these exes rekindle their love this Hanukkah? Evelyn Schwartz has the perfect Hanukkah planned: eight jam-packed days producing the live-action televised musical of  A Christmas Carol.  Who needs family when you’ve got long hours, impossible deadlines, and your dream job? That is, until an accident on set lands her in the medical bay with one of her chronic migraines, and she’s shocked to find her ex-husband, David Adler, filling in for the usual studio doctor. It’s been two years since David walked away from Evelyn and their life in Manhattan, and his ex-wife is still the same workaholic who puts her career before everything else—especially her health. But when Evelyn begins hallucinating “ghosts” tied to her past heartbreaks, and every single one leads to David, he finds himself spending much more time with her than he anticipated. And denying the still-smoldering chemistry between them becomes impossible. As Evelyn revisits her ghosts of Hanukkah past, she a...

  Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book… For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank’s passion for books, even though her own love for literature paled in comparison. Since his passing, the shelves echo longingly, and Grace's heartache has only grown.​ ​When Grace’s grandson suggests joining Frank’s old book club, she hesitates. How could meeting with a bunch of strangers possibly fill the void he left behind? Despite her doubts – and desperate to feel close to Frank again – Grace decides to attend.​ Yet, upon arrival, Grace is puzzled to find this isn’t your typical book club: here, you settle in for an hour of silent reading. Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter she flees. But when equally lonely member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank – nor his beloved book club – are forgotten.​ And as she breathes new life into the group, she might just find this is w...