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“a breezy, nonstop narrative capturing the essence of a crazy, wide-open town where criminals and entrepreneurs have long thrived.”

Attention, eager readers and constant eaters.

At the age of five, a lonely boy named Elon Musk (b. 1971) decided to walk on his own to his cousin’s birthday party.

“an outstanding work, filled with insights and stories, and written with authority.”

“Watling’s deep research allows her to mine intimate views of these women, in both their public and private lives, and to recreate how each took up the cause.”

“A nuanced, absorbing, and perhaps definitive story of the last weeks of World War II.”

Japan was unwilling to surrender.

“This brightly written biography of a fierce woman lost to history will appeal strongly to feminists.”

“‘Anyone who thinks they are truly self-made should call their mother,’ writes Alissa Quart.”

“Filled with stories and gossip, the book will have strong appeal for aspiring writers and readers interested in LGBTQ life in the 1940s.”

“engaging, well-written, and certain to please the strongly literary minded.”

“A detailed and devastating portrait of a company whose influence reverberates throughout American society.”

“The End of Solitude is bright, readable, and absorbing—pure Deresiewicz.”

“Nicely crafted, the book will appeal to hard-core Ness fans and true-crime freaks.”

“Deeply researched and written with authority, Snyder’s book examines virtually every aspect of Frankfurter’s career and, despite its length, remains wonderfully readable and accessible.”

“Often viciously funny, this book is a breezy balm for the anti-Trump crowd.”

“Bad City, a startling tale of people looking the other way and behaving ever so badly, never lets up.

“American Cartel joins a small shelf of important books, including Dopesick and Empire of Pain, that fully capture the greed and corruption fueling the nation’s d

“Even amid all his late-life venting in The Last Days, Geoff Dyer manages to please once again with his artful sentences and close observations.”

“A sometimes painful read, this revealing deep dive into George Floyd’s life places his tragic story in the broader context of race in America.”

“A superb and well-researched account of a notorious chemical and the clash it has provoked between science and corporate doubters.”

“With bright thumbnails on key figures and entertaining vignettes on memorable moments, The BBC sheds considerable light on the history of a leading broadcaster.”

“Die-hard Atwood fans will love it.”

“Vivid, moving, revealing, and highly readable, The Helpers deserves a high place on the Covid-19 bookshelf.”

“succeeds in capturing the full story behind a notorious murderer’s brazen quest to avoid the death penalty by any means possible.”

“This revealing, nicely crafted account of rock performers from Bill Haley and His Comets to Pink Floyd will appeal greatly to nostalgic rock fans.”

“A thoughtful and admiring account of a young British man’s rise from lackluster roots to world fame as a science fiction writer.”

“A splendid appreciation, from one master to another, written with great warmth, fervor, and intelligence.”

The humorist S. J. Perelman (1904–1979) was an American original. His work has sat little-noticed in a Fireside trade paperback edition for years.

“Shadmi’s deeply absorbing and moving biography will appeal to Dracula afficionados of all ages.”

“A highly readable, monumental account of the idealism and suffering of the most international army ever assembled since the Crusades.”

“A revealing, highly readable account of megalomania run amok.”

“Well-written, unexpectedly engaging, and perhaps a bit overlong, After Cooling is a knockout debut by a gifted writer.”

“Borchert’s history is bound to appeal to readers interested in the American 1930s, the careers of noted writers, and the U.S.

“Many readers will wonder what future generations will make of this sad and epic account of failed national leadership during a health catastrophe.

“In this short, stunning work, with his inimitable use of language, Baldwin distills the essence of his pain and wisdom and points a way for our own time.”

“illuminating, well-written, and offers sharp insights into fascism’s strong appeal, for some, in times of turbulent change.”

In November 1995, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) sold out London’s Royal Albert Hall (capacity: 5,900) for a lecture entitled “Does God Throw Dice in Black Holes?” A physicist ha

“at once painful to read but vitally necessary if Americans are to understand the ‘widely ignored’ epidemic that affects millions in ways we still do not fully understand.”

“Humans have probably been extinguishing bird species for thousands of years,” writes Michelle Nijhuis in her absorbing history of species conservation, Beloved Beasts.

“In Gates’ capable hands The Black Church is a stirring story, told with compassion, respect, and not a little awe.”

Nearly two dozen outstanding articles on climate change, just in time for the U.S. return to the Paris accords. Now, what?

Ram Dass (1931–2019), formerly Richard Alpert, is best known as the Harvard psychologist and researcher (his partner was Timothy Leary) who was fired by the university for his controversial experim

The “encrappification” of America dates back centuries, writes Rutgers University historian Wendy A. Woloson.

“A challenging read that illuminates harsh truths of our time.”

“a solid, valuable work on a critical aspect of America’s wartime quest for an atomic bomb.”

Official denial never goes out of style. In our own time, an Iraqi spokesman famously declared: "There are no American infidels in Baghdad.

“A small, fun, and insightful book, She Come By It Natural can be enjoyed on its own or as a perfect companion to Smarsh’s Heartland.”

“A timely, eye-opening tale of elite white privilege run amok.”

“Highly readable, A Traitor to His Species ably details the ‘uncomfortable debate about the proper balance between animal rights and human interests . . .’”

“A sobering, scarifying account that leaves the reader exhausted and in awe at the author’s endurance during these ritual gatherings of the MAGA tribe.”

“Kerri Arsenault’s portrayal of the devastating impact of unregulated capitalism on the lives of poor, mainly dark-skinned people is a serious indictment of the American way.”