Economics & Money
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 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.
Woke, Inc.
Vivek Ramaswamy
An inside look at how corporate America's embrace of social justice is a scam that robs you of your money, your voice, and your identity. Exposing the woke-industrial complex and its impact on American democracy, this book reveals how big business, corrupt politicians, and autocratic dictators collude to undermine American values.
The FairTax Book
Neal Boortz
An examination of the FairTax proposal to replace existing income taxes with a national retail sales tax. The book explores the history of income tax, the impact of withholding, and the potential economic benefits of the FairTax system, arguing for a simpler, fairer, and more transparent method of funding the federal government.
Salted: A Food Manifesto for the Future
Mark Bittman
A collection of writings from the New York Times exploring the vast and varied topics of food, agriculture, environment, labor, legislation, health, hunger, diet, cooking, and food safety. It presents a mosaic of problems and solutions related to our food system, from the impact of agriculture on the environment to the health consequences of the standard American diet.
A World in Disarray
Richard Haass
An insightful analysis of the current state of global affairs, exploring the unraveling of the old world order and the challenges facing American foreign policy in an era of increasing disarray. Richard Haass examines the historical context, current geopolitical landscape, and potential future trajectories, offering a compelling perspective on the forces shaping our world.
Adults in the Room
Yanis Varoufakis
A blistering, personal account by world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis, revealing the hidden agenda within Europe's corridors of power. As the former finance minister of Greece, Varoufakis exposes the behind-closed-doors dealings and the tragic suppression of Greece's democratic uprising, serving as an urgent wake-up call to renew European democracy before it's too late.
After the Fall
Ben Rhodes
A journey from the wake of a historic presidency to a world that looked at America and saw that presidency’s opposite. An effort to relearn what it means to be an American in a world gone wrong. This book represents the author's own experience of these things, it is inevitably incomplete. We are all inherently limited in our perspective, shaped by our own history. But by recognizing ourselves in others, we can expand our own lens of vision. Perhaps we can also see our own shortcomings more clearly.