2012 Fall Preview: Nonfiction

by William L. Silber

Although not the first biography of Volcker, Silber's book is the most up-to-date and blessedly free of jargon. Full review >

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by Ross King

Thankfully, King’s book is an impressive work of restoration—the author helps readers see this painting for the first time. Full review >

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by Walter Stahr

A thorough, refreshing biography by an independent-minded historian. Full review >

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by Henry Wiencek

Beautifully constructed reflections and careful sifting of Jefferson’s thoughts and deeds. Full review >

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by Robin Marantz Henig ; Samantha Henig

An examination that escapes the dangers of overgeneralization to provide provocative information presented compellingly. Full review >

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by Eric Jay Dolin

A rich, highly readable examination of the seeds of poppies, trade, greed, grandeur and an international partnership that... Full review >

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by Jonathan Kozol

Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful. Full review >

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by Jessica Valenti

Valenti doesn't claim to have all the answers, but she provides the right analytical tools for mothers seeking answers that... Full review >

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by Michael Bar-Zohar ; Nissim Mishal

Entertaining and somewhat informative, but readers should take it with a grain of salt. Full review >

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by Aman Sethi

Alternately sad, defiant, carefree and understated, this journey into a world hidden in plain sight is well worth taking. Full review >

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by Kurt Vonnegut & edited by Dan Wakefield

Vonnegut’s most human of hearts beats on every page. Full review >

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by Daniel Mendelsohn

Incisive, reflective and unfailingly stimulating. It wouldn’t hurt Mendelsohn to occasionally pass up an opportunity to... Full review >

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by Damien Echols

Essential reading for anyone interested in justice or memoir. Full review >

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by Ben Lopez

Thrilling and illuminating. Full review >

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by Timothy Egan

Lucent prose illuminates a man obscured for years in history’s shadows. Full review >

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