In The Man From Winesburg, Bruce Falconer offers a vivid portrait of Sherwood Anderson, author of Winesburg, Ohio, and a major influence on generations of American writers. The Man from Winesburg traces Anderson’s turbulent personal life, literary achievements, and search for meaning in a changing America.
Gowanus Crossing by Vincent Coppola resurrects a lost Gowanus ruled by the twin authorities of the Church and the Mob. Told with dark humor and lyrical force, it traces a boy’s coming-of-age in a neighborhood where loyalty was law and survival was an art.
Jeremy D. Popkin’s The First Emancipation reveals how revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality were tested against the institution of slavery, exposing both the triumphs and contradictions of the era. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous scholarship, Popkin traces the struggle that led to France’s groundbreaking 1794 abolition and the tragic reversal that followed.
Forthcoming, September 8, 2026
In the War Room by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman provides a behind-the-scenes look at the leaders, debates, and intelligence shaping Israel’s response after October 7. Drawing on rare access to officials and sources, the book traces how Israel navigated a complex regional conflict and the challenges of confronting the Iranian proxy network.
Forthcoming, August 4, 2026
In Inside China’s Secret Prisons, Orville Schell investigates a shadow network of incarceration that reveals the inner workings of state control. Through reporting and analysis, he illuminates the human cost of secrecy and political repression.
Forthcoming, September 15, 2026
In The Opposite of Happiness, George Loewenstein offers a provocative rethinking of the emotions we try hardest to avoid. Drawing on decades of research and personal insight, he reveals how understanding our darker feelings can lead to greater clarity, connection, and self-acceptance.
In The Diversity Principle, David B. Oppenheimer, dubbed America’s “diversity detective” by The New Yorker, chronicles how diversity became a foundational value in higher education, commerce, and science over the past two centuries. He shows how the principle continues to shape intellectual and political life, even as it faces contemporary challenges.
In Just Shine! How to Be a Better You, Sonia Sotomayor shares a sweet, powerful story inspired by her mother’s gift for helping others see their brilliance. With vibrant art by Jacqueline Alcántara, this book reminds children that the world is brighter when we all shine together. Also available in Spanish: ¡Solo brilla! Cómo ser la mejor versión de ti mismo
Through insider accounts and sharp analysis, While Israel Slept reveals how years of flawed assumptions and ignored warnings left Israel vulnerable to a shocking assault. Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot present a sobering look at the political and military missteps that allowed Hamas to strike at the heart of a nation once thought invincible.
In Out of Gaza | A Tale of Love, Exile, and Friendship, Katharina Galor follows Dima Mansour’s journey from Gaza to Belgium. Their unlikely friendship reveals shared histories of trauma and the enduring power of empathy.
