10 Nonfiction Books That Take You to Faraway Lands

by Karin Bojs

A book to consult before swabbing, full of insight into the uses and abuses of genetics. Full review >

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edited by Eleanor Brown

A quick and fun read that should delight seasoned travelers as well as those planning their first adventure to this... Full review >

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by Joe Berkowitz

Lighthearted and occasionally witty. Full review >

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by David Baron

A timely, energetic combination of social and scientific history in anticipation of the total solar eclipse predicted for... Full review >

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edited by Michael Chabon & Ayelet Waldman

Deeply unsettling, important stories call for urgent responses to the Middle East conflict. Full review >

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by Jonathan Gould

Better late than never, the soul master receives his considerable due in this superbly researched and written biography. Full review >

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by Monica Hesse

A true-crime saga that works in every respect. Full review >

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by Howard Jacobson

A delightful and argute collection from a talented stylist. Full review >

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by Thomas E. Ricks

A superb account of two men who set standards for defending liberal democracy that remain disturbingly out of reach. Full review >

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by James Stavridis

A highly readable, instructive look at the role of the oceans in our civilization, past and present. Full review >

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