Remembering Emmett Till

Can efforts to memorialize a past tragedy be both educational and exploitative?

War on Peace

By Ronan Farrow

War on Peace

A sobering assessment of the United States' floundering reputation.

L.E.L.: The Lost Life and Scandalous Death of Letitia Elizabeth Landon, the Celebrated “Female Byron”

In this account of a little-remembered 19th-century poet, tireless research makes for tiresome reading.

All the Way: My Life in Four Quarters

By Joe Namath with Sean Mortimer and Don Yaeger

All the Way: My Life in Four Quarters

The former NFL quarterback and showman recounts his journey from a small town to the big time.

The Moralist

By Patricia O’Toole

The Moralist

Dissecting the complex legacy of America’s 28th president.

Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine

A wild, thoroughly enjoyable ride through four centuries of imperial rule.

The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West

An inspiring tale of little-known patriots and the big-time impact they had on our country.

Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee

Recounting how the famed author tried — and failed — to turn a riveting courtroom drama into a second book.