Top Book Summary in History & Society

Explores how brain hemispheres shape our perception, arguing the right hemisphere's primacy for a more balanced worldview and fulfilling life.

Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi's powerful memoir of fighting for human rights and justice in Iran despite persecution and threats.

Exposing the dark impact of porn on society and sexuality

Dragons divide, queens unite: feminist fantasy redefines ancient enemies.

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.

Comprehensive biography of Lyndon B. Johnson

The rise of Bitcoin through its colorful pioneers and global impact.

A captivating journey through sushi's history, from ancient origins to modern culinary art, blending science, culture, and gastronomy.

A thought-provoking collection of essays addressing India's challenges and proposing solutions for a progressive, modern nation.

Biography of a pioneering female physician and suffragist.

An intimate look at the controversial media figure Tucker Carlson, exploring his upbringing, career, and influential voice in American politics.

Reclaim education: student voices over standardized metrics for true equity.

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.

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.

A captivating exploration of how Earth's geological forces have profoundly influenced human civilization, from evolution to modern politics.

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.

Investigative journalist exposes Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, uncovering a web of power, corruption, and silenced victims.

A compelling chronicle of how economists reshaped global politics and markets in the late 20th century.