Top Book Summary in History & Society

A critical examination of popular psychology fads and their limitations in addressing complex social issues and inequalities.

Two identical boys from vastly different social classes switch places, experiencing each other's worlds in Tudor England.

As Putin claims victory and Zelenskyy rejects peace 'at any cost,' diplomatic efforts accelerate while Russian casualties reach staggering numbers. With Trump pushing for a deal, Ukraine says an agreement is '90% ready' but critical issues remain.

A candid, no-holds-barred examination of all 45 U.S. presidents, their legacies, and impacts on American history.

An intimate portrait of Ernest Hemingway's final years, revealing the legendary author's brilliance, vulnerabilities, and larger-than-life persona.

Exploring how artificial intelligence is accelerating global transformation across industries, examining potential futures, and discussing the necessary adaptations as we navigate this unprecedented technological shift.

Challenging essential feminism with personal essays on culture, identity, and humanity.

A poignant tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against Afghanistan's tumultuous history, exploring guilt and atonement.

A haunting tale of slavery's legacy, exploring motherhood, trauma, and the supernatural through one woman's powerful journey.

A captivating journey through human intellectual evolution, from prehistoric curiosity to modern scientific breakthroughs and cosmic understanding.

A gripping memoir of a child soldier's journey through war, loss, and redemption in Sierra Leone's brutal civil conflict.

Explore how two nations built massive property markets through completely opposite approaches-China's state-controlled speed versus Canada's rights-based deliberation, and what each reveals about power, wealth, and housing.

Mass hysteria: from Salem witches to modern digital hexes

A gripping tale of betrayal, imprisonment, escape, and elaborate revenge in 19th century France.

A captivating exploration of human evolution, revealing how four key elements shaped our species' extraordinary journey through time.

Wake up! Technology isn't just changing around you-it's rewiring your brain, reshaping culture, and rewriting civilization's rules. Stop being a passive victim of algorithmic manipulation and become a conscious participant in the most profound transformation in human history.

A compelling case for including diverse global perspectives in social theory, challenging Northern dominance in academic discourse.

Raw battlefield diary exposes German soldier's harrowing Eastern Front reality.