The Drama of Celebrity

By Sharon Marcus

The Drama of Celebrity

The cult of fame found an early goddess in Sarah Bernhardt.

Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone

An intriguing, philosophical look at our scaffolding.

1941: The Year Germany Lost the War

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

Red Card

By Ken Bensinger

Red Card

This exploration of soccer’s seamy underbelly lacks the drama of the game itself.

The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II

A humanizing portrayal of the men who stormed Omaha Beach.

Mark Twain’s Literary Resources: A Reconstruction of His Library and Reading

This astonishing portrait proves the iconic author was a committed bookworm.

Our Symphony with Animals: On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies

A physician explores why loving critters makes us better people.

Hidden Tapestry

By Debra Dean

Hidden Tapestry

A novelist teases out the truth about the elusive artist’s life.