Top Book Summary in History & Society

A powerful exposé of how austerity policies have devastated disabled people's lives, demanding urgent change and social justice.

Journalist goes undercover as low-wage worker, exposing harsh realities of America's working poor in eye-opening social experiment.

Carl Sagan defends science against pseudoscience, promoting critical thinking and skepticism.

Hopeful fantasy where court intrigue meets linguistic brilliance and warmth.

Comprehensive biography of Muhammad Ali, revealing the flawed man behind the legendary boxer and cultural icon.

A Buddhist guide to harnessing anger for social change and spiritual growth, blending wisdom with practical exercises.

Explores timeless wisdom on love, work, and life's big questions to help readers craft a more meaningful existence.

We explore the Silurian hypothesis—the scientific question of whether industrial civilizations could have existed millions of years ago and vanished from the geological record, examining potential evidence and why detecting such a civilization would be extraordinarily challenging.

Exploring how Natasha Trethewey's 'Native Guard' recovers the erased history of Black Union soldiers while weaving in her personal story as a child of an interracial marriage in Mississippi.

Epic biography of Toussaint Louverture, Haitian revolutionary leader who fought for freedom and shaped the postcolonial world.

Social media fame turns deadly in this mind-bending digital thriller.

Nia and Miles explore the fascinating world of art fabrication, diving into how delegation of artistic production has shaped art history from Renaissance workshops to modern digital manufacturing.

A Holocaust survivor's poignant reflections on commonly asked questions, offering profound insights into human resilience and historical memory.

Compelling case for affluent individuals to fight global poverty through ethical and practical charitable giving.

A nuanced biography unveiling Simone de Beauvoir's evolution as a philosopher, feminist, and original thinker beyond Sartre's shadow.

A powerful Holocaust memoir of survival, love, and hope amid unimaginable horrors, based on a young woman's experiences.

Exploramos el portal digital naiz.eus, un medio que ofrece noticias locales e internacionales desde una perspectiva vasca única, y cómo utilizarlo para mantenerte informado sobre lo que realmente importa en Euskal Herria.

Twelve hours to fall in love before worlds forever separate.