Rising Star

By David J. Garrow

Rising Star

An exhaustive dissection of virtually every experience that went into shaping our 44th president.

Arnie

By Tom Callahan

Arnie

Remembering the “nice guy” who put golf on America’s map.

Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill

Salacious tidbits aside, weak sourcing hobbles this questionable tell-all.

Hallelujah Anyway

By Anne Lamott

Hallelujah Anyway

This little gem of a book reminds us how to rise above and grow during difficult times.

South and West

By Joan Didion

South and West

Occasional flashes of brilliance can't save this flimsy collection unworthy of its author.

The Stowaway: A Young Man’s Extraordinary Adventure to Antarctica

The winning tale of an intrepid teen and his burning desire to see the world’s coldest continent.

Visionary Women: How Rachel Carson, Jane Jacobs, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters Changed Our World

A richly detailed look at four females who made sustainability a household word.

Avedon: Something Personal

By Norma Stevens and Steven M.L. Aronson

Avedon: Something Personal

The only thing missing from this account of the iconic photographer's life is the photos themselves.