Browsing: Politics and Current Events

Dr. Max Jacobson — aka Dr. Feelgood — was known for the highly addictive “vitamin” shots that he administered to iconic American figures including JFK, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley. Did these shots alter the course of history? A provocative read.

From an award-winning producer and a #1 New York Times bestselling author: In examining the US government’s treatment of American soldiers who became prisoners of war in Vietnam, this provocative classic tells the stories of those left behind.

This chilling account investigates the prevalence of the modern sex trafficking industry — and the lives of the buyers maintaining its existence. “Should be required reading” (The Washington Post).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: Dive into the breathless 90-minute counterterrorism raid that freed 103 hostages after a plane hijacking. A detailed and heart-pounding account of a rescue that captivated the world.

Once Hitler’s foreign press secretary, Ernst Hanfstaengl defected and became an asset to Franklin D. Roosevelt. This book offers an unprecedented inside look at the terrifying rise of the Nazi empire.

“Randis later would testify at a criminal trial against her father, who was sentenced to prison for his crimes. He…

In this “revealing” account (Newsweek), a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian traces the lives of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra — the final rulers of the Romanov dynasty. “A wonderfully rich tapestry” (The New York Times) with over 9,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: This #1 New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of the Year traces the life and legacy of the 41st US president, George Herbert Walker Bush. “Should be required reading” (The Washington Post).

A “fascinating” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly): During the Civil War, a British spy in South Carolina fought tirelessly against the Confederacy. “The best espionage book I’ve read. I couldn’t put it down” (New York Times bestselling author Robert Baer).

A #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired the hit Broadway musical: This “elegantly written, richly detailed account of Hamilton’s tempestuous life” (The Times) delves into the world of one of America’s most fascinating founding fathers. “Nobody has captured Hamilton better” (The New York Times Book Review).