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10 Writers Who've Rescued the Most Cruelly Neglected Moments of History

  • NONFICTION

    THE HEARTBREAK OF AARON BURR

    MAY 1, 2012

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE HEARTBREAK OF AARON BURR

by H.W. Brands

A short but thrilling page-turner. Brands burrows into Burr’s psyche and exposes his failings as he details the outstanding... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE MAN HE BECAME

    NOV. 12, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE MAN HE BECAME

by James Tobin

Medical history, physical and psychological stress, and human ambition are the prominent strands in this rich narrative... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    BREAKING THE LINE

    AUG. 13, 2013

  • NONFICTION

    DALLAS 1963

    OCT. 8, 2013

HISTORY

DALLAS 1963

by Bill Minutaglio ; Stephen L. Davis

Despite the calendar slog, the authors make a compelling, tacit parallel to today’s running threats by extremist groups. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE MANOR

    JULY 2, 2013

HISTORY

THE MANOR

by Mac Griswold

A deeply researched, painstakingly detailed story of a forgotten chapter of our nation’s history. Highly recommended. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    O MY AMERICA!

    SEPT. 24, 2013

HISTORY

O MY AMERICA!

by Sara Wheeler

Wheeler’s gift for biography is strong, and despite occasional wanderings from the trail, the author ably captures these... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE DESERTERS

    JUNE 17, 2013

HISTORY

THE DESERTERS

by Charles Glass

A well-written, fast-moving treatment of an issue still relevant today. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    MATHEW BRADY

    AUG. 6, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MATHEW BRADY

by Robert Wilson

A useful introduction to the man who established photographs as both works of art and important historical documents. Full review >

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