Why Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation

A deeply engaging exploration of time as a social convention and biological mystery.

The Plague of War: Athens, Sparta, and the Struggle for Ancient Greece

An erudite retelling of the brutal long-ago clashes.

How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016

The veteran satirist weighs in on the reality show that was our last presidential campaign.

The Crisis of the Middle-Class Constitution: Why Economic Inequality Threatens Our Republic

A law professor warns of looming danger from financial imbalance.

Books for Living

By Will Schwalbe

Books for Living

An intelligent, generous reading road map for navigating life.

Leo Durocher: Baseball’s Prodigal Son

The most combative player ever to mine the diamond.

Cravings: How I Conquered Food

The singer-songwriter chronicles her longtime struggle with weight and addiction.