Top Book Summary in History & Society

Discover how the Smurfs evolved from a forgotten word at a Belgian dinner table into a worldwide cultural empire, and the surprising European origins behind the little blue characters many assume are American.

A controversial insider account of Trump's chaotic first year, revealing dysfunction and drama in the White House.

Challenging the Wright brothers' myth, highlighting Wilbur's genius

One juror's secret conspiracy turns justice into a dangerous game.

Brutal gang leader discovers humanity through abandoned baby in apartheid slums.

Rome's democratic collapse warns modern republics: history repeats itself.

Exploring design as a holistic discipline that extends far beyond aesthetics to shape how humans interact with their environment, from everyday objects to complex systems and experiences.

Forbidden financial wisdom: seven Jewish principles for universal wealth-building success.

Transforming cities for happiness through innovative urban design and social experiments.

An exploration of two powerful memoirs documenting survival during the Khmer Rouge genocide, revealing how Haing Ngor and Sokphal Din's personal accounts illuminate both unimaginable brutality and extraordinary human resilience.

Investigative exposé of Pegasus spyware, revealing global surveillance threats to democracy, privacy, and human rights through meticulous journalism.

A provocative vision of an ideal society, challenging 16th century norms and sparking centuries of political debate.

A controversial masterpiece exploring obsession and morality through the disturbing relationship between a middle-aged man and young girl.

A Stanford psychologist's inspiring exploration of human goodness, offering science-backed strategies to overcome cynicism and foster trust in society.

Un récit chronologique du chef-d'œuvre de Yourcenar suivant Zénon, médecin et alchimiste, et son cousin Henri-Maximilien à travers l'Europe du XVIe siècle, leurs relations et destins entrelacés dans une époque de conflits religieux.

A captivating exploration of seeds' evolutionary success and profound impact on human civilization, blending science, history, and humor.

Feminist revenge in mecha battles: patriarchy's deadliest enemy rises

Soviet librarian becomes history's deadliest female sniper in WWII's forgotten battlefront.