From Machiavelli to Nietzsche: A Study in Modern Political Philosophy
Harvey Mansfield’s ‘The Rise and Fall of Rational Control’ thoroughly demonstrates how brilliant thinkers have advanced and degraded human freedom.
06-6-2026
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‘June Baby’: Secret Loves on Sandy Beaches
Regrets and missed chances drive this beach read contender from Shannon Garvey.
06-6-2026
A Complex, Well-Crafted, and Character-Driven Spy Novel
James Wolff’s ‘Spies and Other Gods’ is a British intelligence mystery that is heartfelt, humorous, and incredibly satisfying.
06-5-2026
‘Alito’: The Supreme Court Justice Who Changed History
Mollie Hemingway profiles the unlikely author of the case that overturned Roe v. Wade.
06-3-2026
‘The Revolutionary Words That Forged America’: The Document That Changed the World
Judge Michael Warren examines the boldly eloquent language of the Declaration of Independence.
06-3-2026
’Far From Uncertain’: A Life Well Lived
In Teddy Jones’s novel, a young journalist discovers how to make good choices in difficult situations.
05-28-2026
When Fantasy Turns Fatal: ‘London Falling’
The disturbing truth of a troubled young man who built a make-believe life.
05-26-2026
‘The Chambermaid’s Key’: Opulence, Love, and Mystery
A delightfully exotic historical romance comes with a lush dose of suspense.
05-24-2026
‘A Deadly Episode’: A Grumpy Meta Mystery
Fans will likely enjoy the sixth installment of Anthony Horowitz’s Daniel Hawthorne series—for newcomers, it could go either way.
05-19-2026
‘Thirteen Perfect Fugitives’: An FBI Agent’s Hunt for Stolen Art
Geoffrey Kelly recalls his investigation into the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.
05-15-2026
‘Sixty-Six Hours to Manila’: When Philippine Internees Were Liberated
The civilians in the Philippines interred by Japan in World War II are liberated in this stirring account.
05-15-2026
‘Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn’t Easy’: The Theater Legend’s Difficult Life
Daniel Okrent traces the dizzying triumphs and harsh depths in the world of the celebrated composer and lyricist.
05-12-2026
‘Mom Brain’: A Motherhood Cult at a Luxury Resort
Her company sends Georgia Evans to a Hawai’i retreat, but are they going to rewire her brain?
05-11-2026
‘Proclaiming Liberty’: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence
Timothy Sandefur traces the landmark document’s roots and how it shaped future political ideology.
05-9-2026
‘One Scan Saved My Life’: A Lung Cancer Awareness Odyssey
Shira Kupperman Boehler eloquently revisits her life-changing encounter with the disease.
05-5-2026
‘Operational Optimal’: Self-Empowering a Healthier You
Tomo Marjanovic gives a tough-love guide to questioning doctors and encouraging wellness education.
05-3-2026
‘The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances’: AI Awakening
Easily one of the best books of the year: not to be missed.
05-3-2026
‘On Bette Davis’: Revisiting a Hollywood Legend’s Classics
Richard Barrios celebrates the classics and uncovers surprises in the great star’s career.
05-2-2026
‘Bicentennial’: The Full Story of the 1976 Celebration
Marc Stein recalls a commemoration that didn’t please everyone.
05-2-2026
‘The Peaceful Sleeper’: Giving Baby the Best Rest
Chrissy Lawler offers a compassionate guide to baby sleep that makes sense.
05-2-2026
‘The Inklings Detective Agency’: A Mystery Read With Lots of History
Author John R. Kelly turns famous writers on their heads, reimagining them as mystery-solvers.
04-30-2026
‘Hubris’: A Fatal Flaw of Ancient Athens
David Stuttard shows how the charismatic leadership of 5th century Athens brought the city’s downfall.
04-29-2026