The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels

A timely, urgent appeal to remember our shared values.

Rome: A History in Seven Sackings

This accessible chronicle of the Eternal City is ideal for lay readers.

Loan Sharks

By Charles R. Geisst

Loan Sharks

Nefarious banking practices have long been with us.

Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire: A Study of Genius, Mania, and Character

These new titles prove there's much to be celebrated in the legacy of one of America’s most gifted and troubled poets.

Tiger Woods

By Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian

Tiger Woods

A thorough account of the rise, fall, and (tentative) redemption of the golf legend.

You Can Stop Humming Now: A Doctor’s Stories of Life, Death, and in Between

The physician-author's tremendous writing skill elevates this winning work.

Robin

By Dave Itzkoff

Robin

This chronicle of the late comedian’s life falls short of its subject’s greatness.