Winning Independence

By John Ferling

Winning Independence

This well-researched, densely written history rewards patient readers.

Manhattan Phoenix: The Great Fire of 1835 and the Emergence of Modern New York

This problematic history portrays Gotham as hell in more ways than one.

Because Our Fathers Lied: A Memoir of Truth and Family, from Vietnam to Today

A son wrestles with the horrible legacy of a pointless war.

Quiet Desperation, Savage Delight

A humble, heartfelt guide to making life better for ourselves and our planet.

The New Builders

By Seth Levine and Elizabeth MacBride

The New Builders

Do nontraditional entrepreneurs hold the key to America’s economic success?

Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945

An intriguing reassessment of what really fueled WWII.

Ma and Me: A Memoir

By Putsata Reang

Ma and Me: A Memoir

A queer Cambodian American woman grapples with being disowned.