All Book Reviews
'Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World' establishes how the fighter for Indian independence's reputation was earnedIn the pages of this book, the reader gets a sense of how a sense of intense moral conviction combined with a genuine sense of intellectual curiosity magnified each other inside of Gandhi鈥檚 mind.
'On Desperate Ground' chronicles the amazing voyage of the US Marines during the Korean WarHampton Sides' book is a聽towering tale of official ineptitude and battlefield fortitude that plays out against the backdrop of American's most forgotten modern war.
'Fryderyk Chopin' already qualifies as one of the best biographies of the yearEnglish-Canadian musicologist and university professor Alan Walker spent 10 years doing extensive research into vast archives of primary source material on Chopin, allowing him to produce this MRI-thorough biography.
'In the Hurricane's Eye' puts Revolutionary War conflict the Battle of the Chesapeake back in its deserved spotlight'Hurricane' is the newest book from bestselling author of 'In the Heart of the Sea'聽and 'Valiant Ambition'聽Nathaniel Philbrick.
'The Big Fella' portrays Babe Ruth as the first modern sports celebrityBiographer Jane Leavy shows Ruth's greatness as player to be of such a magnitude that it's still hard to grasp.
'If You Ask Me' is a delightful compendium of the thoughts of Eleanor RooseveltEditor Mary Jo Binker works with a wealth of material from the magazine column Roosevelt wrote from 1941 to 1962.
'Killing Commendatore' is the latest evasive, magical, utterly unique novel by MurakamiHaruki Murakami weaves an intriguing, time-challenging story around the life of a portrait painter who is changed forever by a work of art.
'Ninth Street Women' focuses on forgotten stars of Abstract ExpressionismIn this wonderful joint biography, Mary Gabriel convincingly demonstrates that women artists were a key part of Abstract Expressionism.
'Can Democracy Work?' considers the perils and pitfalls of the institution across timeAuthor and academic James Miller examines the idea of democracy in five distinct moments throughout human history, and chronicles how vastly different each iteration has been.
'Reagan' offers a balanced, comprehensive view of Reagan and his legacyBob Spitz鈥檚 familiarity with celebrity culture comes in handy when telling the story of Reagan.
'Young Benjamin Franklin' reintroduces an icon, seeing him as neither saint nor sageHistorian Nick Bunker has done a large amount of original research, tracing Franklin more minutely than any previous general biographer.
'Frederick Douglass' provides authoritative context for an important American lifeIt鈥檚 hard to imagine a biographer more knowledgeable about Douglass鈥檚 life, times and writings than David W. Blight.
'The White Darkness' tells the stunning story of a solo trek across AntarcticaThis fascinating account of a real-life expedition raises questions of purpose and motivation.
'How to Invent Everything' lays out the basics of human knowledgeStranded in a past century? Not to worry! Here's the hilarious book that will tell you everything you need to know.
'The Library Book' is a delightful love letter to public librariesNew Yorker journalist Susan Orlean continues her usual practice of captivating readers by investigating her own obsessions.
'We Fed an Island' tells how a Michelin-starred chef fed Puerto Rico after MariaThis is the story of people feeding people wrapped up in a much bigger story of 3.4 million disaster-struck Americans treated like an afterthought.
'Mirage' is a YA marvel that weds sci-fi with courtly intrigueSomaiya Daud's debut novel sets the story of a court rebellion in a Moroccan space fantasy.
'Daemon Voices' allows fans a deep dive into the world view of Philip PullmanIt's not exactly a beach read, but this collection of essays and speeches by Philip Pullman centered on a theme of storytelling yields some genuine gems.
'These Truths' takes a deep look at the relative success of the American experimentHarvard history professor and acclaimed author Jill Lepore examines American history to see how well the country has succeeded in living up to its own ideals.
'The Tango War' uncovers the shadow war pursued in Latin America during WWIIAs World War II dawned, the US and Europe nervously watched a continent rich in resources and also riddled with pockets of Nazi sympathies.
