Browsing: Presidents

Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s romance with Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd — and its impact on his private life — is explored in this “fascinating” historical account (USA Today). From a New York Times bestselling author praised as “one of America’s finest historians” (Douglas Brinkley).

This New York Times bestseller offers a rich, revealing portrait of the nation’s 34th president. “Despite competing biographies… this is the best” (Publishers Weekly starred review). With nearly 2,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A #1 New York Times bestseller! A Pulitzer Prize–winning author explores Jefferson’s political acumen in this critically acclaimed biography. “A big, grand, absorbing exploration of not just Jefferson and his role in history but also Jefferson the man, humanized as never before” (Entertainment Weekly).

From the New York Times bestselling author of Eligible: Alice never thought she’d fall for brash Charlie. Will her life with a future US president cause her to betray what she stands for… and bring her face-to-face with a secret from the past? “Entertaining” (Joyce Carol Oates).

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).

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.

“Fascinating reading” (The New York Times Book Review): This frank collection of President Harry Truman’s thoughts — about subjects ranging from Abraham Lincoln to the atomic bomb — is sure to both educate and entertain. A page-turning perspective on American history.

From an author once hailed by Jean-Paul Sartre as “the greatest writer of our time”: Delve into this fascinating chronicle of a crucial period in US history — from McKinley’s assassination to the defeat of the League of Nations.

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.

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).