Adam Hochschild

To End All Wars

In lieu of battles, a look at the conflict between supporters and opponents of the war, mostly in Great Britain.

Jonathan Dixon

Beaten, Seared and Sauced: On Becoming a Chef at the Culinary Institute of America

In a change-of-life career, a former writer and teacher tested his chops in the professional kitchen.

Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

Last Men Out: The True Story of America’s Heroic Final Hours in Vietnam

The harrowing story of how 11 Marines, doing their jobs, oversaw the escape of thousands from the U.S. Embassy in Saigon.

By Forrest Gander

Core Samples from the World

Drawing on his wide-ranging travels, the poet/author considers the transfer of feelings among cultures.

Henry Kissinger

On China

The master of realpolitik pulls back the curtain on Chinese foreign policy.

By Frederick Kempe

Berlin 1961: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth

The myriad personalities and politics behind the creation of the Berlin Wall.

Jon Ronson

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry

At what point do “normal” people with certain traits cross the line — and how can we tell?

Jonathan J. Cavallero

Hollywood’s Italian American  Filmmakers: Capra, Scorsese, Savoca, Coppola and Tarantino

Looking at a cinematic range that goes beyond the stereotypes to show distinctive ethnic contributions.