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MAO

by Alexander V. Pantsov & Steven I. Levine

The Great Helmsman fully fleshed, still complicated and ever provocative. Full review >

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PORTRAIT OF A NOVEL

by Michael Gorra

Not for all readers, but Gorra’s approach will appeal to scholars, fans of the James family, and lovers of important novels... Full review >

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CRONKITE

by Douglas Brinkley

Still, the best portrait of Cronkite—that legendary journalist, certainly worthy of a big biography—that we have. Full review >

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I'M YOUR MAN

by Sylvie Simmons

Taking on a looming subject with intelligence and wit, Simmons manages to take the full measure of her man. Full review >

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EVERY LOVE STORY IS A GHOST STORY

by D.T. Max

A stellar biography of a complicated subject: Max's portrait skillfully unites Wallace’s external and internal lives. Full review >

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THE PATRIARCH

by David Nasaw

It did not, and nothing came easy to any of the Kennedys, that tragic clan, who continue to fascinate. Exhaustive yet... Full review >

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NONFICTION

DEARIE

by Bob Spitz

An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic status. Full review >

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THOMAS JEFFERSON

by Jon Meacham

An outstanding biography that reveals an overlooked steeliness at Jefferson’s core that accounts for so much of his... Full review >

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THE LAST LION

by William Manchester and Paul Reid

Essential for Manchester collectors, WWII buffs and Churchill completists. Full review >

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HELLO, GORGEOUS

by William J. Mann

Even though we know the answers to most of the questions—Will our heroine win the coveted role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl?... Full review >

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THE LAST VIKING

by Stephen R. Bown

A superb biography of a fiercely driven explorer who traveled across the last inaccessible areas on earth before technical... Full review >

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HISTORY

LEONARDO AND THE LAST SUPPER

by Ross King

Thankfully, King’s book is an impressive work of restoration—the author helps readers see this painting for the first time. Full review >

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