Books from United States of America
1197 popular american books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around North America Challenge" were written by authors from United States of America.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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Ultima Parada de la Calle Market by Matt De la Peña ES
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
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Cada domingo, al salir de la iglesia, Jackson y su abuela toman el autobús para regresar a su casa en la calle del Mercado. Pero hoy, Jackson no se siente contento al hacerlo. Hoy se pregunta en voz alta por qué tienen que esperar bajo la lluvia y por qué no tiene un coche como sus amigos. Por qué no tiene un ipad como ellos... Pero la abuela abre los ojos al joven Jackson y le muestra la belleza real en el mundo que les rodea. El espíritu de la bulliciosa ciudad, la música en la vida cotidiana y la magia de sus vecinos. Todas esas cosas que, a menudo, pasamos por alto. Con el conmovedor texto... continue
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Una Mujer en la Oscuridad by Dashiell Hammett ES
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
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Una casa solitaria, un camino oscuro, una mujer que aparece… ¿quién? ¿De dónde? ¿Y por qué la persiguen?
Un relato redescubierto de 1933, del autor de El halcón maltés y La llave de cristal.
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Under a Flaming Sky : The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894 by Daniel James Brown EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
On September 1, 1894, two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping more than two thousand people. The fire created its own weather, including hurricane-strength winds, bubbles of plasma-like glowing gas, and 200-foot-tall flames. As temperatures reached 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit, the firestorm knocked down buildings and carried flaming debris high into the sky. Two trains—one with every single car on fire—became the only means of escape. In all, more than four hundred people would die, leading to a revolution in forestry management and the birth of federal agencies th... continue
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Under Lock & Skeleton Key : A Secret Staircase Mystery by Gigi Pandian EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
"Wildly entertaining." —The New York Times Book Review A Lefty Nominee for Best Mystery Novel Known for her wonderfully addictive characters, multiple award-winning author Gigi Pandian introduces her newest heroine in this heartfelt series debut. Under Lock & Skeleton Key layers stunning architecture with mouthwatering food in an ode to classic locked-room mysteries that will leave readers enchanted. An impossible crime. A family legacy. The intrigue of hidden rooms and secret staircases. After a disastrous accident derails Tempest Raj’s career, and life, she heads back to her childhood home i... continue
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Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
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Krakauer shifts his focus from extremes of physical adventure to extremes of religious belief in this true story of an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon Fundamentalist brothers who insist God commanded them to kill.
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Unsere verschwundenen Herzen : Roman by Celeste Ng DE
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Der zwölfjährige Bird lebt mit seinem Vater in Harvard. Seit einem Jahrzehnt wird ihr Leben von Gesetzen bestimmt, die nach Jahren der wirtschaftlichen Instabilität und Gewalt die »amerikanische Kultur« bewahren sollen. Vor allem asiatisch aussehende Menschen werden diskriminiert, ihre Kinder zur Adoption freigegeben. Als Bird einen Brief von seiner Mutter erhält, macht er sich auf die Suche. Er muss verstehen, warum sie ihn verlassen hat. Seine Reise führt ihn zu den Geschichten seiner Kindheit, in Büchereien, die der Hort des Widerstands sind, und zu... continue
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Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery by Mark Charles, Soong-Chan Rah EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
You cannot discover lands already inhabited. In this prophetic blend of history, theology, and cultural commentary, Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah reveal the damaging effects of the "Doctrine of Discovery," which institutionalized American triumphalism and white supremacy. This book calls our nation and churches to a truth-telling that will expose past injustices and open the door to conciliation and true community.
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