Killing Reagan

In this ambitious single-volume history, award-winning historian Jill Lepore delivers a magisterial account of America's origins and its ever-evolving, often contradictory story. These Truths embarks on a groundbreaking exploration, placing the very concept of truth—facts, evidence, and inquiry—at the heart of the American narrative.

Beginning in 1492, Lepore's sweeping chronicle examines whether America has lived up to its founding ideals of political equality, natural rights, and the sovereignty of the people. Through the interwoven histories of politics, law, journalism, and technology, from colonial assemblies to Facebook News, she paints a vibrant and unflinching portrait of a nation wrestling with its identity.

Meet the iconic figures and unsung heroes who shaped the nation, from presidents and political masterminds to Frederick Douglass, Pauli Murray, and Phyllis Schlafly. Lepore confronts the enduring contradictions of a nation born from both liberty and slavery, asking us to grapple with the inheritance of the past. These Truths is a call to engage in the ongoing struggle for America's soul, recognizing that understanding our history is essential to the work of citizenship.

In the shadow of World War I, America faced a crisis unlike any other. In American Midnight, Adam Hochschild masterfully unveils a startlingly relevant period between the Great War and the Roaring Twenties, when the very foundations of American democracy were threatened. It was an era of rampant injustice: Black churches burned, dissenters imprisoned for private opinions, vigilantes running wild, and the government itself fanning the flames of repression.

Through vivid storytelling, Hochschild introduces us to the forgotten players of this tumultuous time: from Woodrow Wilson and fiery antiwar voices like Kate Richards O’Hare and Emma Goldman, to labor leader Eugene Debs and a young, ambitious J. Edgar Hoover. American Midnight illuminates a dark chapter of lynchings, censorship, and the abuse of conscientious objectors, revealing the toxic currents of racism, nativism, and contempt for the rule of law that echo in our own era. Discover the harrowing, yet ultimately inspiring, stories of those who fought to redeem a fractured nation, and understand how their struggles continue to shape us today.

From a minor German noble to one of history's most powerful women, Catherine the Great's story is a sweeping saga of ambition, passion, and transformation. In this masterful biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert K. Massie resurrects the world of the Russian court and the flesh-and-blood woman who ruled it for thirty-four years.

At fourteen, the young princess arrived in Russia and quickly learned to navigate a treacherous court, enduring a loveless marriage and palace intrigue, all in pursuit of the throne. Massie delves into Catherine's complex relationships: her scheming mother, her impotent husband Peter, her tormented son Paul, and her passionate, powerful connection with Gregory Potemkin.

Drawing on personal letters and historical accounts, Massie reveals the brilliant, ruthless, and pragmatic woman who corresponded with Voltaire and Diderot, confronted domestic rebellion and foreign wars, and left an indelible mark on Russia's government, foreign policy, cultural development, and territorial expansion. Catherine the Great is a compelling portrait of a titan, a lover, a leader, and a survivor whose life continues to fascinate.

From the #1 bestselling authors of the Killing series, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, comes a gripping journey through the lives, legacies, and leadership of every American president, from George Washington to Joe Biden. Confronting the Presidents delivers forty-five no-spin portraits, revealing the triumphs, failures, and surprising personal stories that shaped the nation.

Drawing on extensive research and newly discovered documentation, including private correspondence, O'Reilly and Dugard expose the untold stories behind the leaders who have occupied the Oval Office. Discover which presidents upheld American ideals, which undermined them, and the pivotal roles played by the First Ladies. Explore the decisions that echo through generations and uncover the personal quirks that humanized these powerful figures.

Insightful, entertaining, and authoritative, Confronting the Presidents offers a fresh perspective on American history, perfect for readers of all political persuasions, especially during this important election year.