The Fall of Arthur

By J.R.R. Tolkien; edited by Christopher Tolkien

The Fall of Arthur

Displaying lyrical elegance, the famed author's only Arthurian effort is the latest work compiled and edited by his son.

The Happy Atheist

A science blogger and nonbeliever eschews compromise in the debate on religion.

Jane Austen’s England: Daily Life in the Georgian and Regency Periods

This social history documents a broader picture of life behind the literary curtain of the celebrated author’s novels.

Coming Clean: A Memoir

By Kimberly Rae Miller

Coming Clean: A Memoir

Grappling with love for — and shame over — troubled parents.

This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral — Plus, Plenty of Valet Parking! — in America’s Gilded Capital

The journalist delivers a clever blend of juicy dish and smart sociology in describing the most powerful city on earth.

The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World’s Great Drinks

The plants behind your favorite drinks step forward to take a bow.

The Smithsonian Castle and the Seneca Quarry

A unique look at one of the National Mall's iconic structures.

Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation

The elements of fire, water, air and earth guide the author’s latest exploration of our association with food.