Our review of : The Gates of Europe

The Way I Heard it is a collection of short, true stories from Mike Rowe’s varied and interesting life. The anecdotes are engaging, humorous, and sometimes shocking – but always told with the trademark wit and intelligence that has made Rowe one of America’s most beloved storytellers. From his early days as a janitor in [...]

Mythos is a book written by Stephen Fry that tells the history of mythology. The book goes through various different myths from around the world, and explores their origins and meanings. For who is this book for ? Mythos would be a great book for someone who is interested in mythology, and wants to learn [...]

A People’s History of the United States tells the story of America from the point of view of those who have been traditionally left out of most history books. Author Howard Zinn draws on extensive research to paint a vivid and often shocking picture, showing how American democracy has always been flawed and biased in [...]

This book tells the story of Quanah Parker, a Comanche Indian chief who led his tribe during an era of great change and upheaval. Drawing on extensive research, S. C. Gwynne provides a compelling account of the rise and fall of the Comanches, as well as their interactions with white settlers and government officials. This [...]

In The Bomber Mafia, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of a group of Canadian airmen who became obsessed with bombing Germany during World War II. These men were determined to take down as many enemy targets as possible, and they were willing to do whatever it took to make that happen. The bomber mafia was [...]

Nikole Hannah-Jones, award-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times Magazine, presents a radical new take on America’s history in “The 1619 Project.” Arguing that the year 1619 is when American slavery began rather than when it ended, she posits that racism and white supremacy are not traditional fixtures of our society but instead were [...]

In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws on her life as a scientist and a member of the Potawatomi Nation to explore the connections between traditional indigenous teachings and modern scientific knowledge. She demonstrates that both systems are based on observation, rationality, and respect for the land-and that by integrating these two ways of knowing [...]

The Warmth of Other Suns is a historical account of the great migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North and West between 1915 and 1970. Isabel Wilkerson meticulously researched and documented this little-known chapter in American history, amassing over 3000 interviews with former migrants. The result is a gripping, eye-opening [...]

Alexander Hamilton tells the riveting story of one of America’s most prominent and controversial Founding Fathers, from his humble beginnings on the Caribbean island of Nevis to his role in creating the United States government. Raised by a single mother, Hamilton was orphaned at a young age and later became a penniless refugee. He taught [...]

Red Notice tells the story of how Russian oligarch, Sergei Magnitsky exposed a $230 million tax fraud scheme perpetrated by government officials and their cronies. When Magnitsky reported the crime to authorities, he was arrested and thrown in prison where he was tortured until he died. Furious at this injustice, Bill Browder set out to [...]

When we meet someone for the first time, what do we talk about? How do we create a connection with a stranger? In “Talking to Strangers,” Malcolm Gladwell explores the dynamics of communication and offers insights into how best to navigate our interactions with people who are unfamiliar to us. Drawing on research in psychology, [...]

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Jared Diamond asks how and why some societies become more successful than others. He looks at environmental factors such as climate, landforms, plants and animals that influenced the development of human civilizations across the globe. For who is this book for ? “Guns, Germs and Steel” is an outstanding book [...]