All Books
- 'Killing Commendatore' is the latest evasive, magical, utterly unique novel by Murakami
Haruki Murakami weaves an intriguing, time-challenging story around the life of a portrait painter who is changed forever by a work of art.
- 'Ninth Street Women' focuses on forgotten stars of Abstract Expressionism
In this wonderful joint biography, Mary Gabriel convincingly demonstrates that women artists were a key part of Abstract Expressionism.
- 'Can Democracy Work?' considers the perils and pitfalls of the institution across time
Author and academic James Miller examines the idea of democracy in five distinct moments throughout human history, and chronicles how vastly different each iteration has been.
- 'Reagan' offers a balanced, comprehensive view of Reagan and his legacy
Bob Spitz’s familiarity with celebrity culture comes in handy when telling the story of Reagan.
- 'Young Benjamin Franklin' reintroduces an icon, seeing him as neither saint nor sage
Historian Nick Bunker has done a large amount of original research, tracing Franklin more minutely than any previous general biographer.
- For sci-fi, an 'astounding' yet tarnished golden age
A new book looks at four men who are largely responsible for the genre of science fiction as we know it today.
- 'Frederick Douglass' provides authoritative context for an important American life
It’s hard to imagine a biographer more knowledgeable about Douglass’s life, times and writings than David W. Blight.
- 'The White Darkness' tells the stunning story of a solo trek across Antarctica
This fascinating account of a real-life expedition raises questions of purpose and motivation.
- 'How to Invent Everything' lays out the basics of human knowledge
Stranded in a past century? Not to worry! Here's the hilarious book that will tell you everything you need to know.
- 'The Library Book' is a delightful love letter to public libraries
New Yorker journalist Susan Orlean continues her usual practice of captivating readers by investigating her own obsessions.
- 'We Fed an Island' tells how a Michelin-starred chef fed Puerto Rico after Maria
This is the story of people feeding people wrapped up in a much bigger story of 3.4 million disaster-struck Americans treated like an afterthought.
- From Singapore, a mystery with a message
Author Ovidia Yu uses her new lead sleuth – Chen Su Lin, a young Chinese woman who's a second-class citizen in her own country – to explore social injustice in pre-war colonial Singapore.
- 'Mirage' is a YA marvel that weds sci-fi with courtly intrigue
Somaiya Daud's debut novel sets the story of a court rebellion in a Moroccan space fantasy.
- 'Daemon Voices' allows fans a deep dive into the world view of Philip Pullman
It's not exactly a beach read, but this collection of essays and speeches by Philip Pullman centered on a theme of storytelling yields some genuine gems.
- 'These Truths' takes a deep look at the relative success of the American experiment
Harvard history professor and acclaimed author Jill Lepore examines American history to see how well the country has succeeded in living up to its own ideals.
- 'The Tango War' uncovers the shadow war pursued in Latin America during WWII
As World War II dawned, the US and Europe nervously watched a continent rich in resources and also riddled with pockets of Nazi sympathies.
- 'Leadership in Turbulent Times' offers lessons from presidential greats
Doris Kearns Goodwin mines the leadership lessons of presidents she has previously profiled – Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and LBJ – in this moving albeit somewhat lacking survey.
- 'Rising out of Hatred' chronicles one man’s ideological metamorphosis
Derek Black's account of turning away from a familial and ideological legacy of hate is at once disturbing and uplifting.
- 'Washington Black' uses the story of a talented young slave to explore identity
This elegant, nuanced tale reaches over three continents and spans eight years of the early 19th century, a time of scientific explorations and class expectations.
- 'Heartland' offers a bleak but compelling portrait of white poverty
Journalist and professor Sarah Smarsh places her family at the center of a narrative that mixes dysfunction with resilience.