Top Book Summary in History & Society

A provocative exploration of America's history of magical thinking, from the Puritans to present-day conspiracy theories and political polarization.

A genre-bending memoir exploring queer family-making, gender fluidity, and the complexities of love through personal experience and critical theory.

A radical rethinking of corporate purpose, challenging profit maximization and proposing a new model for economic and social wellbeing.

Explore the legendary stories behind famous constellations like Orion, Perseus, and Cassiopeia. Discover how ancient cultures transformed star patterns into timeless tales of heroes, love, and cosmic drama that still captivate us today.

A sweeping narrative of human history

A poignant tale of two Afghan women's resilience and friendship amid war, oppression, and cultural upheaval in Kabul.

A chilling exploration of religious extremism, violence, and the dark side of faith in Mormon fundamentalism.

A thought-provoking exploration of pop culture's obsession with nostalgia and its impact on musical innovation and creativity.

From political margins to power: conservatism's untold intellectual journey.

A poignant graphic memoir exploring sexuality, family dynamics, and self-discovery through the lens of a lesbian daughter and her closeted father.

Historical account of the Texas oil industry and its influential figures.

Rethinking economics for a sustainable, equitable 21st century

Discover how Albert Einstein's passionate intellectual partnership with fellow physicist Mileva Maric shaped his revolutionary breakthroughs during his miracle years, revealing the collaborative genius behind relativity theory.

Discover how the unlikely Tudor family rose from obscurity to transform England from medieval kingdom to emerging world power in just 118 years, reshaping religion, government, and history forever.

A pianist's journey through China's Cultural Revolution, saved by music.

Deep dive into the Air Force's new helicopter program - why ancient Hueys protecting nuclear missile sites needed replacing, and how Boeing's pragmatic approach delivered impressive capabilities despite budget constraints and operational challenges.

Radical obedience in a world of compromise.

Victorian supernatural romance where being soulless becomes deliciously scandalous.