I You We Them, Vol. 1: Walking into the World of the Desk Killer

This massive assemblage of 20th-century atrocities seeks to shine a light on the “banality of evil.”

The Rumble in the Jungle

By Lewis A. Erenberg

The Rumble in the Jungle

This analysis of the monumental 1974 boxing match offers no new insights for readers.

Humankind: A Hopeful History

This book makes a compelling and much-needed argument for the innate decency of humans.

Before Trans: Three Gender Stories from Nineteenth-Century France

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

1941

By Andrew Nagorski

1941

The seeds of Nazi defeat were sown long before the Axis' surrender.

Our Symphony with Animals

By Aysha Akhtar, M.D.

Our Symphony with Animals

A physician explores why loving critters makes us better people.

Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier

A riveting exploration of race, democracy, and sexual experimentation in an early Mormon “beautiful place.”

14 Miles: Building the Border Wall

This valuable yet overly detailed look at Trump’s pet project illustrates why good fences don’t always make good neighbors.