25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs

How three migrant women are cultivating a life in Jordan.

Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death

Dig up your old chem notes, lay reader. You’re gonna need ‘em.

Districts that Succeed

By Karin Chenoweth

Districts that Succeed

When it comes to developing good schools, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

The Great Dissenter

By Peter S. Canellos

The Great Dissenter

A compelling look at an unusual — and unlikely — civil rights champion.

Tears Over Russia: A Search for Family and the Legacy of Ukraine’s Pogroms

The horrors playing out today have deep roots in the past.

The Great Guide

By Julian Baggini

The Great Guide

A winning primer on the 18th-century thinker’s philosophy of life.