The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation

The esteemed South Carolina lawmaker honors his predecessors.

Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel

A formidable figure requires — and finds here — a formidable biographer.

Born with a Tail

By Doug Brod

Born with a Tail

Did the diabolical huckster actually buy what he was selling?

Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution

The far-right justice presents a mostly evenhanded peek behind the curtain.

I Am Not Your Enemy: A Memoir

There’s much to appreciate about the erstwhile whistleblower.

Firebrands

By Gioia Diliberto

Firebrands

Think we’re polarized now? You should’ve seen the temperance era…

John Candy: A Life in Comedy

An affectionate, uncritical look at the beloved comic’s career.

The Durrells: The Story of a Family

The beloved authors/brothers weren’t quite so charming in real life.