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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THIS EARTHLY GLOBE

by Andrea di Robilant

An erudite work that shows how one devoted scholar opened up an entire realm of knowledge. Full review >

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CHALLENGER

by Adam Higginbotham

A deeply researched, fluently written study in miscommunication, hubris, and technological overreach. Full review >

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HISTORY

THE BOOKSHOP

by Evan Friss

A thoroughly engaging, delightful excursion into the wondrous world of books. Full review >

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NEXUS

by Yuval Noah Harari

Confronting the avalanche of books on the prospects of AI, readers would do well to begin with this one. Full review >

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NONFICTION

NAT TURNER, BLACK PROPHET

by Anthony E. Kaye & Gregory P. Downs

A profoundly insightful analysis of a controversial figure and the rebellion he led. Full review >

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NONFICTION

MUSE OF FIRE

by Michael Korda

Poets and war are a winning combination in the hands of a seasoned historian. Full review >

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PRECIOUS

by Helen Molesworth

An overstuffed, endlessly interesting treat for anyone interested in any aspect of jewels. Full review >

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MR. CHURCHILL IN THE WHITE HOUSE

by Robert Schmuhl

An educational recollection of an era when geopolitics was based on respect, mutual understanding, and friendship. Full review >

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THE WIDE WIDE SEA

by Hampton Sides

Lusciously detailed and insightful history, masterfully told. Full review >

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