Browsing: Politics and Current Events

Africa

The Grass Is Singing

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A gorgeous, lyrical, and utterly haunting novel from an author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Mary Turner is trapped in a loveless marriage on a failing farm when her connection with Moses, her black servant, sends them both down a surprising path with tragic consequences.

Biographies and Memoirs

The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

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A New York Times bestseller: Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt shares her most cherished memories — including her childhood, marriage, and humanitarian efforts — in this engrossing personal account. “Rarely has there been an autobiography so completely revealing of its author” (Kirkus Reviews).

20th Century

Coolidge

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Despite his achievements in the White House, Calvin Coolidge remains an enigmatic figure. In this masterful reappraisal, an acclaimed historian offers new insight into the life and leadership of “Silent Cal.” A “comprehensive biography” (Booklist) with over 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

20th Century

The Plot to Seize the White House

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“Fascinating” (Time): In 1933, a plot was hatched to overthrow Franklin D. Roosevelt. Discover the compelling details of a foiled conspiracy to attack the US government — from the key players to the man who helped prevent the coup.

20th Century

The Kennedy Brothers

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This New York Times bestseller is “a haunting evocation” (Kirkus Reviews) of the complex relationship between John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert — from their political rise to their tragic final days. A “vivid” portrait (Publishers Weekly) filled with historical insight.

20th Century

Franklin and Winston

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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).