New and Notable Nonfiction for May

by Erik Larson

An excellent study, taking a tiny instant of modern history and giving it specific weight, depth and meaning. Full review >

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by David McCullough

A gorgeously rich, sparkling patchwork, eliciting stories from diaries and memoirs to create the human drama McCullough... Full review >

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by Mitchell Zuckoff

Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable—ready for the big screen. Full review >

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by Henry A. Kissinger

Sage words and critical perspective lent by a significant participant in historical events. Full review >

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by Peter Bart

An irresistible insider’s account of one of Hollywood’s most vital and storied eras. Full review >

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by Elif Shafak translated by Hande Zapsu

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by Jon Ronson

Bizarrely captivating look at the terrifying mental disorder of psychopathy, the difficulty of its treatment and the... Full review >

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by Rob Lowe

Lowe writes, “I…genuinely like people.” His memoir will make readers believe him—and like him back. Full review >

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by Michael Feeney Callan

A gripping, intimate treatment of one of cinema’s last great iconic stars. Full review >

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by Leigh Montville

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by Ogi Ogas Sai Gaddam

An enjoyable, exhaustive and often insightful look at what turns us on—sure to excite readers. Full review >

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by Luca Spaghetti

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by Richard Branson

In contrast to Martin van Creveld's polished, staid Age of Airpower (2011), Branson is above all enthusiastic about his... Full review >

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