Browsing: 20th Century

This New York Times Notable Book with over 16,000 five-star Goodreads ratings chronicles King Leopold II of Belgium’s brutal takeover of the Congo — and shines a light on the African leaders who defied his colonial regime. “Brilliant… This book must be read and reread” (Los Angeles Times).

A riveting New York Times bestseller! Get lost in the extraordinary true story of Operation Mincemeat, an ingenious World War II plan that used one meticulously placed dead body to misdirect Nazi forces. “Brilliant and almost absurdly entertaining” (Malcolm Gladwell).

A “magnificent” international bestseller (Kirkus Reviews starred review) from a Pulitzer Prize–nominated author: Learn how two powerful businessmen joined together to create the industrial behemoth that would win World War II. “A compulsively readable tribute” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer: Explore the relationship between two renowned leaders who guided their countries through World War II. “Important, insightful, and highly entertaining” (Tom Brokaw, bestselling author of The Greatest Generation).

In this “brilliantly entertaining” book (Financial Times), a historical novelist describes his experiences as a young soldier during the Burma Campaign. “No doubt one of the great memoirs of the Second World War” (New York Times bestselling author John Keegan).

As the Vietnam War rages on, teenage Laila is swept up in 1960s counterculture — and soon finds herself drawn into a destructive relationship. Decades later, an old friend’s death forces her to confront long-buried secrets… An “exciting tale of past crimes and dangerous friendships” (Kirkus Reviews).

This New York Times bestseller from the former chief usher of the White House offers an unrivaled narrative spanning six presidencies. Top-rated on BookBub, this is a “warm and fascinating” biography (The New York Times) of the First Families — particularly the First Ladies — from the Roosevelts through the Nixons.

This indelible novel of family, love, and isolation follows Ben, a man inextricably drawn to his father’s new wife. As secrets are told and promises are broken, this story blends artful language with a profound understanding of the human condition.

In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan’s National Book Award–winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American…

The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid characters — Roosevelt,…