Browsing: Politics and Current Events

“A landmark achievement in US presidential history” (Douglas Brinkley): The final days of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency are expertly illuminated in this New York Times bestseller. “Magnificently rendered… nothing short of extraordinary” (New York Times bestselling author Jay Winik).

In this New York Times bestseller, a sociologist shares her findings from five years of studying a working-class Louisiana community of self-proclaimed Tea Party supporters. “A wonderful contribution to the national discourse” (Forbes) with over 3,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A provocative New York Times bestseller: This sweeping, in-depth read examines 500 years of American history to understand the relationship between beliefs and facts in US politics. “Spirited” and “thought-provoking” (Library Journal starred review), with over 1,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Time and time again, US history has been shaped by unlikely events and improbable coincidences. Could the divine have stepped in? This thought-provoking book is “absolutely spectacular… Fascinating, eye-opening, and deeply inspiring” (New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas).

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993–a witty, engaging, serious, and playful…

A USA Today bestseller for those searching for a more powerful way to pray. “Anne is a natural, gifted teacher of truth… And once again she encourages us that we can move mountains too!” (Kathie Lee Gifford).

In this incisive investigation, an award-winning journalist takes a look at a century’s worth of drug laws. A “stimulating… readable history of the war on drugs” (Publishers Weekly) with over 2,900 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Fascinating” (The New York Times): As the first Jewish Miss America, Bess Myerson found fame and fortune as a celebrity, consumer advocate, and political activist — until a shocking scandal ended her career. An “engrossing, detailed, and empathetic portrait” (Publishers Weekly).

In the dark days immediately after 9/11, the CIA turned to Dr. James Mitchell to help craft an interrogation program…

Though Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many as one of the greatest US presidents, this provocative read argues he wasn’t a heroic martyr, but a cunning politician who used a bloody war to build an empire.