All Book Reviews
Sword of the Spirit, Shield of FaithBritish academic Andrew Preston offers a crisply written account of the historic intersection of religion and US foreign policy.
Devil in the Grove'Devil' is a compelling look at the case that forged Thurgood Marshall’s perception of himself as a crusader for civil rights.
March Was Made of YarnA diverse group of writers lend their talents to the search for meaning after Japan’s tsunami.
The Big DanceSportswriters Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport tell how March Madness grew from an eight-team tournament in a rickety Illinois gym to a $10-billion business.
Rez LifeThis unvarnished mix of journalism, history, and memoir tells hard truths about life on America's Indian reservations.
Abundance: The Future is Better Than You ThinkHoping for a better world – quickly? "Abundance" promises to take you there.
The Orphan Master's SonAdam Johnson's chilling but wonderfully written novel about present-day North Korea ranks as a contemporary 'Darkness at Noon.'
Going SoloEric Klinenberg's thought-provoking new book charts the singletons who are too often misunderstood by policymakers and our culture.
The Lives of Margaret FullerMargaret Fuller, problem child of American transcendentalism, gets fresh treatment from Pulitzer Prize-winner John Matteson.
Charlotte au ChocolatHer parents' restaurant was celebrated, but Charlotte Silver's childhood as a rich little poor girl was less glamorous than it looked.
Eisenhower in War and PeaceJean Edward's Smith's new biography obliterates earlier arguments that Eisenhower’s was a dull, torpid presidency.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers'Pure, astonishing reportage’ of makeshift life in an Indian slum.
Charles Dickens as journalistCharles Dickens – the great novelist – was also a journalist in love with the streets.
The Last Great SenateDid the Senate really used to be a grand institution? Ira Shapiro argues that it was – and not that long ago.
All There IsThese love stories recorded by StoryCorps remind us what matters most.
The Lady in GoldEvery stolen painting has a story. The tale behind this one is epic.
FDR and Chief Justice HughesThe overlooked story of the hardworking justice who stood up to one of America's most popular presidents – and won a victory for posterity.
Da Vinci’s GhostDa Vinci's Vitruvian Man has been called the world's most famous drawing. But what does it mean?
The Last Holiday: A MemoirMusic legend Gil Scott-Heron's poignant memoir.
Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter PaytonA thoroughly researched, frank, and deeply engaging biography by Jeff Pearlman sheds new light on the player who was the heart and soul of the Chicago Bears.
