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Kin: Oprah's Book Club by Jones, Tayari
Kin: Oprah's Book Club
A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage--Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a...
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Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Connelly, Michael
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully...
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Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone "delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) "Talk about a power combo!...
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Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy by Carlisle, Clare
Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives. Transcendence for Beginners is an innovative book about philosophy and life writing, exploring how...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1855--where she must unravel whether this...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805--where she must unravel whether this...
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  • Prisoner of Love by Genet, Jean
    Prisoner of Love
    Starting in 1970, Jean Genet--petty thief, prostitute, modernist master--spent two years in the Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan. Always an outcast himself, Genet was drawn to this displaced people, an attraction that was to prove as complicated for him as it was enduring. Prisoner...
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  • Queen of All Mayhem: The Blood-Soaked Life and Mysterious Death of Belle Starr, the Most Dangerous Woman in the West by Huckelbridge, Dane
    Queen of All Mayhem: The Blood-Soaked Life and Mysterious Death of Belle Starr, the Most Dangerous Woman in the West
    A riveting, deeply researched, blood-on-the-spurs biography of Belle Starr, the most legendary female outlaw of the American West. On February 3, 1889, just two days shy of her forty-first birthday, Myra Maybelle Shirley--better known at that point by her outlaw sobriquet "Belle Starr"--was blown...
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  • Radio Treason: The Trials of Lord Haw-Haw, the British Voice of Nazi Germany by West, Rebecca
    Radio Treason: The Trials of Lord Haw-Haw, the British Voice of Nazi Germany
    The gripping courtroom drama of a Brooklyn-born Englishman who became the voice of Nazi Germany, by "one of the most brilliant and erudite journalists of the century" (The New York Times). In 1945, The New Yorker commissioned star reporter Rebecca West to cover the...
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  • Rat Bastards: The South Boston Irish Mobster Who Took the Rap When Everyone Else Ran by Shea, John Red
    Rat Bastards: The South Boston Irish Mobster Who Took the Rap When Everyone Else Ran
    John "Red" Shea, 40, was a top lieutenant in the South Boston Irish mob run, led by James "Whitey" Bulger. An ice-cold enforcer with a red-hot temper, Shea was a legend among his peers in the 1990s South Boston, as much as John Gotti,...
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  • Robert Maxwell, Israel's Superspy: The Life and Murder of a Media Mogul by Thomas, Gordon
    Robert Maxwell, Israel's Superspy: The Life and Murder of a Media Mogul
    Robert Maxwell -- ruthless, volatile, defiant; a man of gargantuan appetites, for food, wine, women, power, money -- unabashedly bared his ambition to the world, as he strove to build a publishing empire. But, throughout his career, Robert Maxwell also nurtured another, more driving,...
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  • San Francisco Homicide Inspector 5-Henry-7: My Inside Story of the Night Stalker, City Hall Murders, Zebra Killings, Chinatown Gang Wars, and a City U by Falzon, Frank
    San Francisco Homicide Inspector 5-Henry-7: My Inside Story of the Night Stalker, City Hall Murders, Zebra Killings, Chinatown Gang Wars, and a City U
    After the Summer of Love and the heyday of the Haight-Ashbury in the 1960s, San Francisco mutated over the next two decades into a city under siege by serial killers, radical under-ground extremists, antiestablishment groups, gangs, and drug wars. The rise in violence brought...
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  • Shattered Silence: Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter by Moore, Melissa
    Shattered Silence: Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter
    Melissa Moore shares the true story of her life as the daughter of the notorious 'Happy Face' serial killer. As she realises the full extent of the gruesome crimes, Melissa also begins to realise that she can't change her father - all she has...
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  • Six by Ten: Stories from Solitary by Pendergrass, Taylor
    Six by Ten: Stories from Solitary
    A collection of intimate portraits told directly by people whose lives have been devastated by solitary confinement in America.Author: Taylor PendergrassPublisher: Haymarket BooksPublished: 10/02/2018Pages: 296Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90dISBN: 9781608469567Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2018Foreword 08/26/2018About the AuthorTaylor Pendergrass is a...
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  • Small Sacrifices: The Shocking True Crime Case of Diane Downs by Rule, Ann
    Small Sacrifices: The Shocking True Crime Case of Diane Downs
    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Stranger Beside Me comes a shocking true crime account of the destructive forces that drove a beautiful young mother to murder. "Somebody just shot my kids!" Diane Downs brought her car to a halt...
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  • Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob by Shorto, Russell
    Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob
    Best-selling author Russell Shorto, praised for his incisive works of narrative history, never thought to write about his own past. He grew up knowing his grandfather and namesake was a small-town mob boss but maintained an unspoken family vow of silence. Then an elderly...
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  • Smoke: Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smuggler by Anthony, Scott
    Smoke: Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smuggler
    Soil. Sun. Defiance. Desire. In the 1990s, American interest in Cuban cigars had reached historic levels--and Scott Anthony was in the middle of it. The head of an underground Cuban cigar empire, Scott was born into a world of scarce resources and few role...
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  • Snatched from the flames: One man's journey to uncover The Family Secrets buried in his blood-stained past by Reynolds, Nathan
    Snatched from the flames: One man's journey to uncover The Family Secrets buried in his blood-stained past
    What would you say to the people you loved if you knew The Secrets in your head could cost you all your lives? What do you do when you no longer remember your best friends name, the church you'd served at for seven years...
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  • Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling by de León, Jason
    Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling
    WINNER OF THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION A TIME 10 Best Nonfiction Book of 2024 - An NPR Book We Love 2024 - A New York Times Notable Book of 2024 - A Boston Globe Best Book of 2024 "A work of...
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  • Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson by Jackson, George
    Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson
    "The power of George Jackson's personal story remains painfully relevant to our nation today, with its persistent racism, its hellish prisons, its unjust judicial system, and the poles of wealth and poverty that are at the root of all that. I hope the younger...
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  • South End Syndicate: How I Took Over the Genovese Springfield Crew by Arillotta, Anthony
    South End Syndicate: How I Took Over the Genovese Springfield Crew
    "The last days of the Roman Empire, if it were populated by snitches, gamblers, mobsters, lowlifes, and homicidal maniacs. In other words, this book is entertaining as hell. In chronicling one small, parochial, though notorious faction of the American Mafia in Springfield, Massachusetts, Arillotta...
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  • Stealing the Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia by Morris, David
    Stealing the Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia
    When does a philosophy become a conspiracy? In 2024, Sam Bankman-Fried -- once hailed as the future of finance and one of the richest men in America -- was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing $11 billion and collapsing over a hundred...
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  • Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer's Daughter by McCollum
    Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer's Daughter
    When a serial killer's daughter is brutally murdered, he asks Sheryl McCollum to team up to catch her killer. A serial killer turns crime victim when his own daughter is the one viciously murdered. He asks law enforcement for help, but the case goes...
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  • The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Schechter, Harold
    The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
    Bestselling true-crime writer Harold Schechter, a leading authority on serial killers, and coauthor David Everitt offer a guided tour through the bizarre and blood-chilling world of serial murder. Through hundreds of detailed entries that span the entire spectrum -- the shocking crimes, the infamous...
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  • The Art of the Heist: Confessions of a Master Thief by Siler, Jenny
    The Art of the Heist: Confessions of a Master Thief
    "One of the most beguiling criminal memoirs ever written. . . . A rare gem of a book." -- T. J. English, New York Times bestselling author of Havana NocturneHow did the son of a decorated policeman grow up to be one of Boston's...
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  • The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Finkel, Michael
    The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - One of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the twenty-first century - "The Art Thief, like its title character, has confidence, élan, and a great sense of timing."--The New Yorker A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington...
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Outlaw & Criminal Books

At our online bookstore, your go-to place for outlaw books and criminal books that delve deep into the lives of notorious figures and gripping criminal stories. If you're fascinated by the darker side of history and want to explore the lives of infamous criminals, our collection offers some of the most compelling reads.

Start with "The Devil's Guide to Hollywood" by Joe Eszterhas, a true crime book that pulls back the curtain on the criminal activities that have shaped Hollywood. Or dive into "Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs" by Hunter S. Thompson, which provides a close look at the infamous biker gang that became legendary for their criminal exploits.

For those interested in the lives of criminals and outlaws, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X and Alex Haley is a must-read. This powerful book not only sheds light on Malcolm X's journey from crime to activism but also serves as a profound reflection on the impact of society on individuals. Similarly, "My Life of Crime" by James Q. Wilson offers insights into the psychological and sociological elements behind criminal behavior, making it an essential read for anyone curious about criminal justice.

Our new biography books section also features gripping stories from some of the most intriguing personalities. "The Last Mafioso" by Ovid Demaris and "I Am Zlatan Ibrahimović" by Zlatan Ibrahimović offer fascinating autobiographies that reveal the untold stories of these larger-than-life figures.

With a wide range of best books to read and best-selling books, our online bookstore ensures you’ll always find something that captures your interest. Explore our collection today and get lost in the world of crime, outlaws, and unforgettable stories.

FAQ's

FAQ1: What are some of the best books about outlaws?

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"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X: A powerful and influential memoir.  
"Navajo Code Talkers" by Chester Nez: A fascinating account of the code talkers during World War II.
"The Godfather" by Mario Puzo: A classic crime novel that explores the world of the mafia.  
You can find a curated selection of outlaw books at BooksDeli.


FAQ2: What are some of the best books about crime?

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"The Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris: A chilling thriller featuring the iconic Hannibal Lecter.  
"In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote: A true crime masterpiece that examines the murder of a Kansas family.  
"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn: A suspenseful and twisty psychological thriller.  
Browse a wide range of crime books at BooksDeli.


FAQ3: Where can I find new biography books about criminals?

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BooksDeli often features new releases in true crime and criminal biographies.
You can browse their selection to discover the latest books on the lives of notorious criminals and their impact on society.


FAQ4: What are some of the top-selling autobiographies by criminals?

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"Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden: A fictionalized account of a geisha's life in pre-war Japan.  
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini: A moving story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption.
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FAQ5: What are some of the best books to read about true crime?

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"Helter Skelter" by Vincent Bugliosi: The prosecutor's account of the Manson Family murders.  
"The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson: A captivating blend of history and true crime.  
You can find a curated selection of true crime books at BooksDeli.

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