Top Book Summary in History & Society

Ghosts haunt a Mississippi family's journey through America's painful legacy.

An inspiring true story of resilience, as a Burundian genocide survivor rebuilds his life and returns to help others.

An analytical exploration of how AGI narratives shape tech investment, policy decisions, and global power dynamics, contrasting industry claims with research consensus on the limitations of current AI architectures.

Romantic tales of tycoons and their passionate mistresses.

A historian's inspiring look at how America has overcome division and fear throughout its history to progress forward.

Jackson and Eli unpack over 100 years of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from Ottoman Palestine through modern peace attempts, exploring how two peoples' competing claims created one of history's most enduring struggles.

An in-depth biography of Nelson Rockefeller, exploring his political career, personal life, and lasting impact on American society.

Shocking insider account of America's nuclear strategy, exposing the dangers of our nuclear policy and offering steps to avoid catastrophe.

Discover enchanting European towns where history lives beyond the tourist crowds. From Edinburgh's castle-crowned streets to Belgium's hidden gems, we'll guide you to authentic medieval experiences without the masses.

A thrilling fantasy romance where a fragile young woman fights to become an elite dragon rider at a brutal war college.

A bitter, isolated man's philosophical ramblings and social failures expose the dark corners of human nature and society.

Explore the revolutionary 19th-century asylum where Vincent van Gogh created his masterpieces, revealing how mental health treatment evolved from spectacle to compassion and what his experience teaches us about creativity, recovery, and human dignity today.

America's future through Trump's eyes: prescient vision or political evolution?

America's forbidden masterpiece: Black CIA operative turns system against oppressors.

A gripping account of America's victory over Japan in World War II, exploring pivotal battles and controversial decisions.

A captivating exploration of physics' ultimate quest to unify all forces of nature into one elegant equation.

Smugglers unmasked: the human faces behind border-crossing networks

A provocative exploration of migration as a natural phenomenon, challenging misconceptions and reframing it as a solution, not a problem.