True or False

By Cindy L. Otis

True or False

A timely compendium for aspiring critical thinkers.

Before Trans

By Rachel Mesch

Before Trans

A fascinating analysis of identity, women’s rights, and literature as a transformative tool.

Freedom

By Sebastian Junger

Freedom

An engaging but disjointed exploration of the meaning and costs of liberty.

Rock Me on the Water: 1974 — The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics

The author makes a strong case for the Left Coast’s creative primacy during the mid-70s.

Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt

In this lively read, a journalist sheds objectivity and searches for riches alongside his subjects.

The Falcon Thief

By Joshua Hammer

The Falcon Thief

A wild tale of crime and punishment amid the world of raptors and rapscallions.

The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790

This dense, scholarly work is not for casual readers.