Top Book Summary in History & Society

Victorian forensics meets Ripper murders in feminist gothic thriller.

A spellbinding conclusion to a magical trilogy, blending romance, history, and supernatural intrigue in a richly imagined world.

A disturbing satire of 1980s Wall Street culture, following a narcissistic banker's descent into violent psychopathy and consumerist excess.

Uncovers how table tennis became a political tool, from its Communist ties to its role in US-China relations.

Exploring psychopathy in CEOs, politicians, and criminals through a gripping investigative journey.

Defiant expose of American imperialism's scars on Marcos-era Philippines.

Tracing how sociologist Mark Regnerus's intellectual heritage—from his mentor Christian Smith to his own controversial research—has shaped his approach to sociology and influenced his academic descendants.

Paine's controversial critique of organized religion and the Bible, advocating reason over revelation in matters of faith and morality.

Dimensional adventure challenges perception, reality, and social hierarchies.

Explore the fascinating intersection of science and football, uncovering the physics and strategies behind America's favorite sport.

The triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb.

A gripping insider account of the January 6 attack and one Republican's courageous stand against his party's extremism.

Explore the surprising 60-year evolution of sales methodologies, from Ford's head-shape selling tactics in 1923 to today's sophisticated frameworks that transformed sales from personality-driven art to strategic science.

Modern love's messy intimacies, brilliantly dissected through four entangled lives.

Explore how 2026 will mark a pivotal year in space exploration, with multiple nations pushing boundaries from returning humans to the Moon to establishing new capabilities that could redefine our future beyond Earth.

Discover how an orphaned boy from the Mongolian steppes became history's most misunderstood leader, creating the first global trade network, pioneering religious tolerance, and establishing merit-based systems that still shape our modern world.

A compelling exploration of scientific racism's persistence, debunking biological race myths and exposing their dangerous societal impacts.

A groundbreaking exploration of racialized trauma, offering body-centered healing practices to mend generational wounds and overcome racial divides.