Recommendations based on The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunterby John E. Douglas

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  1. Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

    by John E. Douglas
    A memoir of John E. Douglas, a former FBI agent who pioneered the profiling of serial killers.

    He has hunted some of the most notorious and sadistic criminals of our time: The Trailside Killer in San Francisco, the Atlanta Child murderer. He has confronted, interviewed and researched dozens of ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Cases That Haunt Us

    by John E. Douglas
    An exploration of unsolved cases, examining the psychology of criminal behavior.

    Violent. Provocative. Shocking. Call them what you will...but don't call them open and shut. Did Lizzie Borden murder her own father and stepmother? Was Jack the Ripper actually the Duke of Clarence? ... (Goodreads)

  3. Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church

    by Rachel Held Evans
    A memoir of a woman's journey through the ups and downs of faith, church, and spirituality.

    From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans comes a book that is both a heartfelt ode to the past and hopeful gaze into the future of what it means to be a part of the Church. Centered ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

    by Jason Schreier
    A behind-the-scenes look at the development of popular video games, from concept to release, and the challenges faced by their creators.

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER Developing video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy

    by Rainn Wilson
    A humorous memoir of Rainn Wilson's journey from a struggling actor to playing Dwight Schrute on "The Office" and finding his spiritual path.

    Rainn Wilson’s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. For nine seasons Rainn Wilson played Dwight Schrute, everyone's favorite work nemesis and beet ... (Goodreads)

  6. Assholes Finish First

    by Tucker Max
    A comedic exploration of modern dating and relationships.

    From the Tucker Max website: What do you do when you've become rich and famous for writing a #1 best-selling book about your drunken, sexual misadventures? I'll tell you what I do: I write another ... (Goodreads)

  7. John Lennon: The Life

    by Philip Norman
    A comprehensive biography of John Lennon, from his childhood to his untimely death, exploring his music, relationships, and activism.

    For more than a quarter century, biographer Philip Norman's internationally bestselling, Shout!, has been unchallenged as the definitive biography of the Beatles. Now, at last, Norman turns his ... (Goodreads)

  8. Book Love

    by Debbie Tung
    A graphic novel celebrating the joys and struggles of being a book lover, from finding new reads to dealing with book hangovers.

    Bookworms rejoice! These charming comics capture exactly what it feels like to be head-over-heels for hardcovers. And paperbacks! And ebooks! And bookstores! And libraries! Book Love is a gift book ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World

    by Melinda French Gates
    Melinda Gates shares stories of empowering women and girls around the world, and how it can transform societies and lift people out of poverty.

    A debut from, Forbes', third most powerful woman in the world, Melinda Gates, a timely and necessary call to action for women's empowerment. For the last twenty years, Melinda Gates has been on a ... (Goodreads)

  10. Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery

    by Robert Kolker
    The true story of the unsolved murders of five young women in Long Island, and the societal issues that contributed to their deaths.

    Award-winning investigative reporter Robert Kolker delivers a humanizing account of the true-life search for a serial killer still at large on Long Island and presents the first detailed look at the ... (Goodreads)

  11. Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love

    by Jonathan Van Ness
    A memoir of Jonathan Van Ness' journey to self-love, overcoming trauma, addiction, and finding his true self.

    Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey. The truth is, it hasn’t always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy. Before he stole our ... (Goodreads)

  12. Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed

    by Patricia Cornwell
    A riveting crime mystery, tracing the true identity of the notorious Jack the Ripper.

    Now updated with new material that brings the killer's picture into clearer focus. In the fall of 1888, all of London was held in the grip of unspeakable terror. An elusive madman calling himself ... (Goodreads)

  13. Lucky Man

    by Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox's memoir about his life, career, and battle with Parkinson's disease.

    In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease – a degenerative neurological condition. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage

    by Brené Brown
    Exploring the power of vulnerability and how it can lead to courage, empathy and connection.

    Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? "In our culture," teaches Dr. Brené Brown, "we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Inside Out

    by Demi Moore
    Memoir of Demi Moore's life, including her rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and personal relationships.

    Una historia de supervivencia, éxito y rendición. Un retrato desgarradoramente honesto de una mujer con una vida tan icónica como normal. Durante décadas, Demi Moore ha sido sinónimo de celebridad. ... (Goodreads)

  16. My Life on the Road

    by Gloria Steinem
    Steinem's memoir of her travels as a feminist activist, sharing stories of the people and experiences that shaped her life and work.

    Gloria Steinem—writer, activist, organizer, and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world—now tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of how her early years led her to live an ... (Goodreads)

  17. Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide

    by Karen Kilgariff
    A memoir and self-help book that explores the authors' experiences with addiction, mental health, and personal safety.

    This B&N Exclusive Edition includes a revealing Q&A with Karen and Georgia about love, happiness, and their favorite things in the world.,, The highly anticipated first book by Karen Kilgariff and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart

    by Tim Butcher
    An exploration of the Congo River, tracing its past and present history.

    A compulsively readable account of a journey to the Congo — a country virtually inaccessible to the outside world — vividly told by a daring and adventurous journalist. Ever since Stanley first ... (Goodreads)

  19. I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

    by Tucker Max
    A fratboy's outrageous misadventures through college life and beyond.

    The Book That Inspired The Movie, My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my ... (Goodreads)

  20. A Life in Parts

    by Bryan Cranston
    A memoir of the actor's rise to fame, recounting his life struggles and successes.

    “Nothing short of riveting...an engrossing first-person account by one of our finest actors” ( Huffington Post )—both a coming-of-age story and a meditation on creativity, devotion, and craft—Bryan ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

    by Kevin D. Mitnick
    True story of an infamous hacker's journey of escape and evasion, eventually leading to his arrest and imprisonment.

    If they were a hall of fame or shame for computer hackers, a Kevin Mitnick plaque would be mounted the near the entrance. While other nerds were fumbling with password possibilities, this adept ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Last Black Unicorn

    by Tiffany Haddish
    A humorous, honest account of the comedian's personal life, struggles and successes.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER “An inspiring story that manages to be painful, honest, shocking, bawdy, and, hilarious.” ,—The New York Times Book Review, From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League

    by Jeff Hobbs
    A poignant biography of a man's rise and fall, caught in the crossfire of economic and social inequality.

    An instant, New York Times, bestseller, named a best book of the year by, The New York Times Book Review, Amazon, and, Entertainment Weekly, among others, this celebrated account of a young ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

    by Marie Kondō
    A guide to finding joy through organizing and tidying up your home.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • The star of the,, hit Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and author of, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, helps you visualize your ideal lifestyle. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America

    by Gilbert King
    A gripping story of racial injustice in the Jim Crow-era America and the fight for justice.

    Devil in the Grove is the winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Arguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of ... (Goodreads)

  26. Gratitude

    by Oliver Sacks
    A collection of essays on the importance of gratitude in life, written by the renowned neurologist and author Oliver Sacks.

    “My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved. I have been given much and I have given something in return. Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on ... (Goodreads)

  27. Scar Tissue

    by Anthony Kiedis
    Autobiographical account of the highs and lows of a rock star's career.

    Now in paperback, the New York Times bestseller by one of rock's most provocative figures Scar Tissue is Anthony Kiedis's searingly honest memoir of a life spent in the fast lane. In 1983, four ... (Goodreads)

  28. Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture

    by David Kushner
    The story of John Carmack and John Romero, creators of the video game Doom, and their impact on the gaming industry.

    Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well

    by Meik Wiking
    A guide to embracing the Danish concept of Hygge, creating a cozy and content home life.

    Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge. 'Hygge has been translated as everything from, the art of creating intimacy, to, cosiness of the soul, ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Liars' Club

    by Mary Karr
    Memoir of a turbulent childhood in East Texas, exploring the power of love and family.

    The book tells the story of Karr's troubled childhood in a small Texas town in the early 1960s. Using a non-linear story line, Karr describes the troubles of growing up in a family and town where ... (Wikipedia)