Top Book Summary in History & Society

Heartfelt stories of young Thai novice monks, revealing Buddhism's transformative power amid poverty, addiction, and broken homes.

Gripping exploration of Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali's meteoric rises and tragic falls from grace.

A practical guide to nonviolent activism, using humor and creativity to overthrow dictators and spark social change.

Explore the fascinating world of political systems from democracy to totalitarianism. Lena and Eli cross-examine how different societies organize power, revealing surprising similarities and stark differences that shape our daily lives.

An exploration of how we determine what's ethical in an increasingly complex world, examining moral intuitions, philosophical frameworks, and cultural differences that shape our understanding of right and wrong.

A concise guide exploring populism's core ideas, key figures, and impact on modern democracy across different regions and movements.

A former lawyer's haunting confession explores guilt, morality, and the human condition in post-war Amsterdam.

Groundbreaking cyberpunk thriller that predicted our digital dystopia

A gripping family drama unfolds when a mother-in-law is found dead, exposing secrets and strained relationships.

Haunting chronicle of preventable tragedy that reshaped nations forever.

A hilarious and heartbreaking insider's look at life as a junior doctor, exposing the harsh realities of the NHS.

Discover how collective imagination creates more vivid futures than solo dreaming, and why the next frontiers depend on who sits in 'the storytelling chair'—including marginalized voices and non-human perspectives.

A novelist held captive by his deranged fan must write to survive.

Haunting revenge tale unearths America's buried historical horror

Journey through thousands of years of Canadian history, from sophisticated Indigenous societies to European contact, colonial struggles, and the remarkable century-long path to independence that created modern Canada.

Trevor Noah's poignant memoir of growing up mixed-race in apartheid South Africa.

A witty critique of modern happiness ideals, tracing their evolution and impact on society from psychiatry to corporate culture.

Forbidden passion meets societal ruin in literature's most celebrated tragedy.