Top Book Summary in History & Society

Explore how Krampus evolved from medieval Christian art into a global phenomenon, only recently embracing America despite his ancient European roots.

Explore how the fall of Saigon transformed Australia's cultural landscape and the unique challenges faced by first-generation Vietnamese Australians balancing dual identities, traditions, and creating new community foundations.

When online hate becomes murder: the dark side of digital fame

A captivating exploration of plant intelligence, revealing the hidden world of green life and challenging our understanding of consciousness.

A provocative exploration of America's frontier myth, from westward expansion to Trump's border wall, challenging notions of exceptionalism.

Examining the controversial 1970s novel that remains a lightning rod in immigration debates, exploring how this fictional work shapes real-world policy discussions and reflects societal anxieties about migration.

A profound philosophical exploration of human activity, politics, and society in the modern world, challenging readers to reconsider their place.

Escape to the skies: 1960s glamour, freedom, and friendship await.

Explores life's origins and evolution through ten key biological inventions.

Gods dead, legends rise: Viking brutality in a shattered world.

Provocative analysis of capitalism's decline and the rise of a new managerial class controlling society through expanded government power.

Biographical account of Theodore Roosevelt's rise

An intimate portrait of Ernest Hemingway's final years, revealing the legendary author's brilliance, vulnerabilities, and larger-than-life persona.

Insightful essays exploring America's favorite animated family through the lens of psychology, blending pop culture and science.

Provocative history redefining fascism as a progressive political phenomenon

A provocative philosophical work challenging traditional morality and urging readers to think critically about truth and values.

Discover how Cupertino transformed from the agricultural 'Valley of Heart's Delight' to the tech powerhouse home of Apple in just decades, tracing its journey from Spanish naming origins to becoming Silicon Valley's crown jewel.

A Victorian inventor travels to a distant future, discovering a disturbing fate for humanity divided into two distinct species.