Patricia Highsmith: Her Diaries and Notebooks, 1941-1995
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A huge collection of Patricia Highsmith’s private writings.
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Benedict XVI (Volume II) by Peter Seewald
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Peter Seewald’s magnificent two-volume life of Pope Benedict concludes.
Read MoreSpeak, Silence: In Search of W. G. Sebald by Carole Angier
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Angier’s research and careful reading provide real insights into Sebald’s methods.
Read MoreThe Rule of Laws by Fernanda Pirie
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Pirie examines how and why law was created - or not created - with the broadness and objectivity of an anthropologist.
Read MoreLord of the Rings: Illustrated by the Author
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At last: a deluxe edition of Lord of the Rings illustrated by the author himself.
Read MoreBurning Boy by Paul Auster
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Prominent author Paul Auster turns a writer’s eye on canonical author Stephen Crane.
Read MoreThirteen Cracks by Allan Lichtman
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A blueprint for fixing the damage done by Donald Trump.
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All of the Marvels by Douglas Wolk
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The vast continuity of Marvel Comics gets a lovingly dorky Unified Field Theory.
Read MoreThe Ottomans by Marc David Baer
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The Ottoman Empire gets a lively new assumption-challenging history.
Read MoreNoble Ambitions by Adrian Tinniswood
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The postwar history of great English country houses, with plenty of twists and turns.
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Killing John Wayne by Ryan Uytdewilligen
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The tumultuous behind-the-scenes story of John Wayne’s most-mocked movie.
Read MoreShelf Life by Nadia Wassef
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The story of a groundbreaking Egyptian bookstore chain, told by one of its founders.
Read MoreLiberalism in Dark Times by Joshua Cherniss
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An anatomy of “tempered liberalism” - as seen through four of its towering figures.
Read MoreWhen the Sahara Was Green by Martin Williams
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A fascinating study of the deep past, varied present, and possible future of the world’s largest hot desert.
Read MoreThe Lost History of the Capitol by Edward Moser
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A history of the US Capitol’s violent history, culminating in the January 6 insurrection.
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Putting It Together by James Lapine
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From postcard to Pulitzer, the saga of a classic American musical.
Read MoreWildland by Evan Osnos
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A new investigation seeks to uncover the roots of a national rage.
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