Top Book Summary in History & Society

Black woman's daring masquerade rewrites history in America's gilded elite

Underground survivors uncover lethal truths in a dystopian silo society.

Inspiring memoir of a hotel manager who saved over 1,200 lives during the Rwandan genocide through courage and diplomacy.

Explore the fascinating world of political systems from democracy to totalitarianism. Lena and Eli cross-examine how different societies organize power, revealing surprising similarities and stark differences that shape our daily lives.

Explore the revolutionary history of the world's first underground railway, from steam-powered beginnings in 1863 to the modern network that shaped London's development into a world-class metropolis.

Groundbreaking study revealing humans' shocking tendency to obey authority, even when ordered to inflict harm on others.

A poignant memoir exploring grief, identity, and cultural connection through food after losing a Korean mother to cancer.

Israeli agents hunt down Adolf Eichmann in a gripping tale of justice and morality.

A piercing critique of truth's erosion in modern America, tracing roots from postmodernism to Trump's era.

A gripping time-travel thriller where a teacher attempts to prevent JFK's assassination, altering history and facing unforeseen consequences.

A compelling case for embracing immigration, arguing it benefits both host countries and immigrants through economic and cultural enrichment.

An exploration of how we determine what's ethical in an increasingly complex world, examining moral intuitions, philosophical frameworks, and cultural differences that shape our understanding of right and wrong.

Journey through thousands of years of Canadian history, from sophisticated Indigenous societies to European contact, colonial struggles, and the remarkable century-long path to independence that created modern Canada.

Explores how human intelligence relies on collective knowledge, challenging our assumptions about individual understanding and decision-making processes.

A gripping account of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, exploring heroic efforts to contain the virus and ethical dilemmas faced.

A chilling dystopian novel exploring female subjugation in a totalitarian society where fertile women are enslaved as reproductive vessels.

Epic poem exploring humanity's fall from grace, featuring Satan's rebellion and Adam and Eve's temptation in Eden.

Biographical account of Russian royalty