In this eye-opening memoir, Simon de Pury, a distinguished auctioneer and art dealer, provides a lively account of his flashy career and today’s soaring art market – revealing a jet-setting, powerful, and private club of elites who buy, sell, and collect the world’s most expensive art.

“Simon’s boundless energy is unparalleled. He transforms the auction house from a marketplace to a rock arena.” ―Sarah Jessica Parker

“Simon de Pury is an aristocrat in the best sense of the word. His mission is to bring beauty to the people. This book is a wild ride that will get you hooked on art.” ―Russell Simmons

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The Auctioneer: Adventures in the Art Trade
By Simon de Pury and William Stadiem
Read by Ralph Lister

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April Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Teresa Meza, winner of last month’s giveaway, The Infidel!
Thanks to all who participated.

On the 200^th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth, comes the definitive biography of this extraordinary novelist, by acclaimed literary biographer Claire Harman.

“[Harman] vividly portrays a life of loneliness, anguish, tragedy, and suppressed rage in serene and elegant prose with frequent flashes of ironic humor; the underlying scholarship is extensive but never obtrusive. A delightfully engaging biography of a highly talented but deeply troubled prodigy of English literature.” —Kirkus Starred Reviews

Charlotte Brontë: A Fiery Heart
Claire Harman; read by Corrie James

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February Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Teresa Meza, winner of last month’s giveaway, The Cellar! Thanks to all who participated.

Announcing our top 10 selling titles overall of 2015! 

We thought it was interesting that almost half of the titles have been made into movies or television series, and 3 of the top 10 selling titles overall were also top sellers on our website.

1. The 48 Laws of Power (Abridged) by Robert Greene; read by Don Leslie
The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

2. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen; read by David LeDoux and John Randolph Jones
Beautifully written, with a luminous sense of time and place, Water for Elephants tells of love in a world in which love’s a luxury few can afford.

3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel; read by Jeff Woodman with Alexander Marshall
Winner of the Booker Prize and a New York Times bestseller. Martel’s novel tells the story of the amazing journey of an unusual boy named Pi.

4. The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin; read by Scott Brick
With his wife gone, a rare book stolen, and both his bookstore and love of life in serious decline, only something extraordinary could alter the sagging fortunes of A. J. Fikry and Island Books. What he discovers one night among the children’s books, however, could change everything.

5. Pretty Good Joke Book (6th Edition) from A Prairie Home Companion; introduction by Garrison Keillor
Over 2,200 Jokes from America’s favorite live radio show.

6. The Art of Seduction: An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power (Abridged) by Robert Greene; read by Jeff David
The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals one of history’s greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power.

7. The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement – 30th Anniversary Edition by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox; read by an ensemble cast
The business book disguised as a novel that became an underground bestseller—and is still used today by thousands of companies and business schools.

8. The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills by Daniel Coyle; read by Grover Gardner
The ultimate handbook for developing talent of any kind—52 simple rules from the author of The Talent Code.

9. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger; read by Fred Berman and Phoebe Strole
A modern love story with a twist that invites us to linger over questions of how life and love change over time.

10. Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times by Jennifer Worth; read by Nicola Barber
Companion to the PBS series. An unforgettable story of the joy of motherhood, the bravery of a community, and the hope of one extraordinary woman.

Announcing the top selling titles on our website for 2015!

You might be surprised to learn that 9 out of the top 10 are nonfiction titles.

1. The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers
The complete soundtrack from the phenomenally popular PBS series.

2. The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness by Joel ben Izzy; read by Joel ben Izzy
This true tale from storyteller Joel ben Izzy weaves together Izzy’s own life story with stories he is known for and that he has collected in his travels. It’s a tale of listening, loving, learning, and letting go.

3. The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement – 30th Anniversary Edition by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox; read by an ensemble cast
The business book disguised as a novel that became an underground bestseller—and is still used today by thousands of companies and business schools.

4: Mandela: An Audio History by Radio Diaries; hosted by Desmond Tutu; commentary by Nelson Mandela; foreword by Joe Richman
The award-winning radio series documenting the struggle against apartheid through intimate first-person accounts of Nelson Mandela himself as well as those who fought alongside him and against him.

5. SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham; read by Bob Kalomeer
How do some salespeople consistently outsell their competition? Why do closing techniques work in small sales but fail in larger ones? How can salespeople dramatically increase their sales volume from major accounts? If you’re in sales—or if you manage a sales force—you need the SPIN strategy.

6. The Art of Seduction: An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power (Abridged) by Robert Greene; read by Jeff David
An indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals one of history’s greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power.

7. A Prairie Home Companion 40th Anniversary Collection by Garrison Keillor and cast, with special guests
A Prairie Home Companion is heard by over 4.3 million listeners each week on over 500 public radio stations across the country.

8. Lake Wobegon Family Reunion by Garrison Keillor
From America’s favorite storyteller, here are 19 memorable monologues, hand-picked from over 15 previously released collections and 40 years of A Prairie Home Companion live broadcasts.

9. Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Dr. Claire Weekes; read by the author
A proven program that desensitizes over-wrought nerves and eases feelings of anxiety, panic, and depression by using a variety of breathing and relaxation exercises.

10. The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin; read by Scott Brick
With his wife gone, a rare book stolen, and both his bookstore and love of life in serious decline, only something extraordinary could alter the sagging fortunes of A. J. Fikry and Island Books. What he discovers one night among the children’s books, however, could change everything.