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| ‘A sophisticated exploration of political violence’ (The New York Times) |
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- In 1984, a murder occurred in Beirut — and the case is still up for debate
- This “nuanced and timely” read (Library Journal starred review) tries to answer the question: Who killed Malcolm Kerr, president of the American University of Beirut, and why?
- “An ambitious overview of the last four decades that shows how the foundations of today’s pressing conflicts were built in 1980s Lebanon” (Publishers Weekly)
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| ‘An exhaustively reported book by a ferociously talented writer’ (The New York Times) |
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- “A tremendous achievement,” this New York Times bestseller recounts “a gripping American tragedy” (Min Jin Lee)
- A longtime New York Times correspondent and columnist unpacks the deadly 2023 collision between an unhoused man and a former Marine in a New York City subway car
- Highlighting a divided nation, this morally complex story is “destined to become one of the decade’s defining works of narrative reporting” (Chicago Tribune)
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| Discover the year’s best essays from prominent American thinkers and writers |
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- Features work from Jia Tolentino, Hilton Als, Ben Lerner, Andrea Long Chu, and more
- Edited by a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award– winning author
- Explores everything from wealth disparity to human consciousness to capital punishment
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| ‘The world needs this book now more than ever’ (Reese Witherspoon) |
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- In this instant New York Times bestseller, discover the secrets to making genuine connections with other people and fostering deeper relationships
- The renowned organizational psychologist behind Originals and Hidden Potential “presents an ingenious new approach to being better together” (Steve Kerr)
- Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney, says, “Reading it is pure joy, and it will bring more joy into your life. If everyone read it, the world would be a more magical place”
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| The heart-wrenching story of a large Pennsylvania family with a rare genetic mutation |
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- The latest from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road explores early-onset dementia, which can result in drastic personality changes and force loved ones to make impossible choices
- With praise from NPR, People, The Atlantic, and more, this “outstanding” read (Science) also delves into the advancements being made toward a cure for frontotemporal dementia
- “A gripping real-life horror story of… love and grief” (The New York Times)
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| In 1944, three American commandos sought to be captured by the Nazis to spread an important lie… |
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- “Bell tells true stories as dramatically as a novelist, giving the reader the sense that they’ve lived a piece of history” (Booklist)
- This international bestseller chronicles World War II’s incredible Operation Sparrow — a top secret mission to make the Third Reich believe D-Day was coming to the Balkans, not France
- Well-suited for a movie adaptation, this little-known true story will have you on the edge of your seat
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| Chart the rise and fall of disgraced rapper Sean Combs |
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- “The most comprehensive biography of the hip-hop mogul to date… An admirable example of how to write about a complicated, contemptible public figure” (The New York Times)
- Based on interviews with over 100 sources, this New York Times Editors’ Choice offers “a masterful character study” (Publishers Weekly)
- Explores the dangerous power of celebrities — and the culture that can protect them from consequences
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| How is the growing reliance on AI chatbots impacting humanity? |
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- “Harrowing and poignant, this timely warning deserves to be widely read” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- A sociologist, clinical psychologist, and MIT professor explores the concerning effects of talking to machines instead of building genuine intimacy with other people
- With praise from Jonathan Haidt (“groundbreaking research and beautiful writing”) and Esther Perel (“a must-read”)
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| On death row in a rural Texas prison, a group of nuns united with seven condemned women |
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- From the New York Times bestselling author of Going Clear and The Looming Tower, “one of the best narrative journalists in the business” (Kirkus Reviews)
- Despite their differences, these two isolated groups forged a powerful connection — and their stories raise important questions of faith, justice, and empathy
- Belle Burden, author of Strangers, says, “Redemption gripped me like the best crime novel and left me fundamentally changed”
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| A cooking icon makes simple food feel special |
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- An Emmy and James Beard Award–winning cook and beloved Food Network star offers tips and tricks for maximizing flavor — while minimizing effort
- #1 New York Times bestselling author Ina Garten’s latest collection includes 85 satisfying recipes for every meal of the day, from mashed potato and leek soup to cherry berry crumble
- “Easy yet enticing recipes… Busy home cooks will find this a lifesaver” (Publishers Weekly)
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| The author of Outliers and The Tipping Point tackles the gun violence epidemic |
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- Why does the US have significantly more homicides than comparable countries around the world?
- Blending interviews, archival research, and insightful commentary, this provocative read unfolds through a series of stories — from a 17th-century knight’s legal troubles to a gun crime in Washington, DC
- “At every turn in this arresting, informative, and invaluable inquiry, Gladwell reveals hidden realities and contrasts honest versus dishonest discourse” (Booklist)
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| This story of murder in the Deep South is ‘extremely important to read right now’ (Gillian Flynn) |
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- Twenty years after two white teenage girls were killed in a rural Alabama town, a Black trucker was arrested for the crime. But was he guilty or caught in a web of corruption?
- “The work here, in all its rigor and violence, is utterly beautiful. Matt Kessler has set a new standard for storytelling with this one” (Kiese Laymon)
- “Kessler’s rigorous reporting pulls a reader into this devastating story that could be a microcosm of so much happening in this country” (New York Times bestselling author Aimee Bender)
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| A ‘propulsive’ look (Publishers Weekly) at what superintelligence actually is — and who’s creating it |
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- “Exciting and brilliantly reported… Roose makes the technology understandable while also conveying the historic nature of a new world being born” (Walter Isaacson)
- Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, could outdo humans in almost every arena. Go behind the scenes with this instant New York Times bestseller to learn how it’s being built and what’s being done to regulate it
- With accounts from insiders at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, as well as top White House officials
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| ‘An illuminating and absorbing account of the California Gold Rush’ (Jon Meacham) |
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- Named a New York Times Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026 and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Fall
- Learn how California’s Gold Rush shaped the country’s modern ideas of wealth, freedom, labor, and more
- A Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award–winning author “takes the old maxim ‘follow the money’ to an engaging and revelatory extreme” (Erik Larson)
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