Hardcover Nonfiction -
June 30, 2024
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The Demon of Unrest
by Erik Larson
The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.
The Anxious Generation
by Jonathan Haidt
A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
The Situation Room
by George Stephanopoulos
The ABC host and former adviser to President Clinton describes the location where and conditions under which a dozen presidential administrations handled crises.
The Wager
by David Grann
The survivors of a shipwrecked British vessel on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain have different accounts of events.
The Friday Afternoon Club
by Griffin Dunne
The actor and director mixes stories from his family with tales of celebrities.
What This Comedian Said Will Shock You
by Bill Maher
The host of “Real Time With Bill Maher” gives his take on a variety of subjects in American culture and politics.
Hip-Hop is History
by Questlove
The musician and filmmaker pulls together some of the creative and cultural forces behind hip-hop.
Outlive
by Peter Attia
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
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The War on Warriors
by Pete Hegseth
The "Fox & Friends Weekend" host shares his experiences serving in the Army and his views on the current state of the American military.
When the Sea Came Alive
by Garrett M. Graff
An oral history, based on numerous interviews, of events leading up to and part of the operation known as D-Day.
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