Bestselling author Stephan Talty travels the world researching great untold stories that he brings to life with a journalist’s precision and a novelist’s empathy. His works of nonfiction read like page-turning novels full of unforgettable characters. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Blue Water and The Illustrious Dead. His newest book, Escape from the Land of the Snows, tells the thrilling story of the young Dalai Lama’s harrowing escape from Tibet. Readers who are new to the Dalai Lama’s life story will be amazed. Readers who know the story well will be surprised.

Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multimillion-dollar industry. More than twenty years later, her children found out. Their lives would never be the same. If you have read and enjoyed The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot wants to hear from you! Share Your Story About The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks

“This is one of the best books I think I have ever read. It made me question so many things, and the way the story was told was gripping and I couldn’t put it down. It is so rare that someone reads a book and immediately knows that it goes into their top 10 books of all time. I have already recommended this book to almost everyone I know, and I can’t wait for a lot of my friends and family to finish so we can discuss science, philosophy, and social justice. Thank you so much for all of your dedication in bringing this story to life.” -Colleen Murphy

In Christmas with Tucker, author Greg Kincaid brings back one the most endearing characters in his bestselling novel A Dog Named Christmas, sharing the moving story of George, a young boy dealing with the loss of his father, and the dog that comes into his life to offer him hope and a touch of courage. Editor Gary Jansen talks with Greg about the inspiration for his newest book.

Based on all your comments on our recent post – Win a Word Wenches Library Collection – we know you love historical fiction. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Susan Fraser King’s unforgettable novel Queen Hereafter.

To celebrate the release of Queen Hereafter, the authors at the Word Wenches blog have created a fabulous prize — a Word Wenches Library collection! — for some lucky readers here at Read It Forward.