The Man Without a Face
Masha Gessen
A gripping account of Vladimir Putin's ascent to power, revealing the dark underbelly of Russian politics and the forces that shaped the leader who would come to dominate the world stage. From his obscure beginnings in Leningrad to the presidency, this is the story of a man who rose from nothing to become one of the most influential figures of our time.
The Nazi Conspiracy
Brad Meltzer
In 1943, as World War II raged, the Allied leaders—Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin—planned a pivotal meeting in Tehran. But a secret Nazi plot threatened to assassinate the Big Three and plunge the world into further chaos. Uncover the hidden history of this audacious conspiracy and the desperate race to prevent it.
The Plantagenets
Dan Jones
A thrilling dynastic history of royal intrigues, violent skullduggery, and brutal warfare across two centuries of British history. Dan Jones brings the Plantagenets out of the shadows, revealing them in all their epic heroism and depravity. This is the story of how English monarchs learned, or failed to learn, how to be kings, and how the English people learned how to limit their powers.
The Pope at War
David I. Kertzer
A groundbreaking exploration of Pope Pius XII's controversial role during World War II, drawing on newly opened Vatican archives. This book delves into the complex relationship between the Pope, Mussolini, and Hitler, revealing the secret history of the Vatican's actions and decisions during one of the darkest periods in human history.
How to Be Perfect
Michael Schur
From the creator of The Good Place and Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2400 years of moral philosophy.
The Purpose Driven Life
Rick Warren
Embark on a transformative 40-day spiritual journey with Rick Warren as he guides you to discover the answer to life's most fundamental question: What on earth am I here for? Uncover God's purpose for your existence, reduce stress, simplify decisions, and prepare for eternity. A journey that promises to change your life forever.
The Radium Girls
Kate Moore
A gripping narrative about the betrayal of the radium girls, gracefully told and exhaustively researched, makes this a nonfiction classic. It tells the shocking story of how early twentieth-century corporate and legal America set about silencing dozens of working-class women who had been systematically poisoned by radiation. It is a tale for our times.
The Road to Unfreedom
Timothy Snyder
In The Road to Unfreedom, Timothy Snyder explores the rise of a new form of authoritarianism in Russia, Europe, and America. He argues that the politics of inevitability and eternity have eroded civic responsibility and opened the door to political fiction and the manipulation of truth. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the election of Donald Trump, Snyder connects the dots and reveals the dangers of a world where facts are malleable and the future is uncertain.