The Price of Prosperity: Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them

An economist wants to make Americans feel proud again.

Bush

By Jean Edward Smith

Bush

Less a biography than a judgment on a presidency, this book paints a harsh picture of our 43rd commander-in-chief.

Never a Dull Moment: 1971, the Year That Rock Exploded

Making the case — or not — for a particular time’s musical dominance.

The Heart of Hell: The Untold Story of Courage and Sacrifice in the Shadow of Iwo Jima

The saga of a World War II naval battle told from the perspective of a landing-craft crew.

Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging

A thoughtful reconsideration of war and PTSD.

America’s Snake: The Rise and Fall of the Timber Rattlesnake

A fascinating look at one of the nation's most iconic — and misunderstood — reptiles.

Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep

An enjoyable though incomplete biography of the enigmatic actor