Top Book Summary in History & Society

Ancient magical secrets that birthed modern occultism, now revealed.

A mind control expert analyzes Trump's presidency, drawing parallels with cult leaders and their influence tactics.

A Staff Sergeant saves $2M with an ingenious radar fix, while new PFT and body composition standards are coming in January that will directly impact corporal-level Marines.

Discover the real Thomas Cromwell—blacksmith's son turned royal powerbroker—and the tumultuous religious and political landscape of Henry VIII's England that forms the backdrop of Mantel's revolutionary historical trilogy.

An insider's look at Hollywood's seismic shift, revealing how franchises and streaming are reshaping the film industry's landscape.

Economist Paul Collier examines global migration's complex impacts on host countries, migrants, and their homelands in this thought-provoking analysis.

A grumpy widower's life is transformed by boisterous new neighbors, exploring themes of love, loss, and unexpected connections.

Explores how overwork and sleep deprivation became glorified in American culture, especially among men, despite serious health consequences.

From Hamilton's financial genius to Jackson's banking wars and Civil War transformation - discover how a scrappy collection of colonies accidentally invented modern capitalism through crisis, innovation, and pragmatic problem-solving.

A sweeping exploration of humanism through history, celebrating freethinking, intellectual inquiry, and the shared human experience across centuries.

One hundred teenagers walk. Only one survives America's deadliest game.

Insights into the psychology of driving and traffic

A day in the life of an upper-class woman, exploring post-war society, mental health, and femininity in 1920s London.

A memoir of growing up as a 'bad boy' in 1940s-50s Harlem, navigating identity and literary aspirations.

Explore the fascinating 3,000-year history of humanity's oldest continuously used text, from Zhou Dynasty origins to modern relevance. Discover how this ancient book of changes evolved from royal statecraft tool to timeless philosophy of transformation.

A powerful anthology chronicling 400 years of African American history through diverse voices, perspectives, and literary styles.

A mother's heartrending journey to understand her son's role in the Columbine tragedy and advocate for mental health awareness.

A gripping account of the 1900 Galveston hurricane, exploring human hubris against nature's unstoppable force.