The Tunnels: Escapes Under the Berlin Wall and the Historic Films the JFK White House Tried to Kill

An exploration of a little-known, unusual episode in Cold War Germany.

Indelible Ink: The Trials of John Peter Zenger and the Birth of America’s Free Press

A masterful courtroom drama about the foundational case for unfettered journalism in the U.S.

Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film

The odyssey of America’s most famous amateur footage is recounted with skill and sensitivity.

George Washington’s Secret Spy War: The Making of America’s First Spymaster

A little-known history of deception, invisible ink, and other clandestine operations during the Revolutionary War.

Vietnam: A New History

By Christopher Goscha

Vietnam: A New History

In this compelling account of the country, culture (not war) takes priority.

The Black Prince of Florence: The Spectacular Life and Treacherous World of Alessandro de’ Medici

An absorbing tale of betrayal and deadly political alliances during the Renaissance.

True Believer: Stalin’s Last American Spy

Did his love of communism mean Noel Field was a turncoat?

The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

Savor this deeply researched love letter to every bibliophile’s favorite thing.