The former F.B.I. director recounts cases and personal events that shaped his outlook on justice, and analyzes the leadership styles of three presidents.

A memoir by the Republican senator from Arizona.

The story of the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public Library provides a backdrop to the evolution and purpose of libraries.

Research from several fields reveals the ideal time to make small decisions and big life changes.

The story of Aaron Hernandez, the New England Patriots tight end convicted of first-degree murder.

A case for using reason, science and humanism to counter pessimistic views of Western civilization.

Details of the 2016 presidential election, with an emphasis on Russia’s possible involvement.

The 1859 courtroom battle in which Abraham Lincoln defended the murderer of his protégé.

A memoir about growing up in South Africa by the comedian, now the host of “The Daily Show,” whose birth was the result of an illegal (under apartheid) relationship between a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother.

The former first lady describes her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House, and how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.

The British cosmologist reviews efforts to create a unified theory of the universe; first published in 1988.

The former vice president recalls his toughest year in office, as his son battled brain cancer.

A divinity school professor examines her tacit beliefs when she learns she has late-stage colon cancer.

The former secretary of state examines the legacy of fascism in the 20th century and its potential revival.

A previously unpublished, first-person account of Cudjo Lewis, a man who was transported and enslaved 50 years after the slave trade was banned.

A newly researched look into the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the story of the survivors and the fight to exonerate the court-martialed skipper.

The reality TV star and former White House staffer describes her time and relationship with Donald Trump.

Technological, political and social issues in the modern era, and the choices individuals might consider in facing them.

Major General Jackson takes on the British in Louisiana.

A psychologist argues that passion and perseverance are the keys to success.

A former speechwriter for George W. Bush argues how the current president might push America to become an illiberal democracy.

The Harvard professors examine the erosion of democracies in Europe and Latin America and recommend ways to avoid authoritarianism.

The author of “Clinton Cash” describes what some politicians might do to enrich themselves while in office.

A star of “This Is Us” describes her journey toward self-acceptance.

A deeper look at the personal and professional triumphs and disasters of the champion golfer.

The conservative commentator describes a secret conspiracy to undermine the Trump presidency. From the author of “The Obama Nation.”

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist chronicles the deterioration of American diplomacy.

The former U.S. intelligence officer describes the tools and techniques used by Vladimir Putin to affect the 2016 election.

An in-depth look at how opioid addiction affects Americans across geographic and class lines.

Brief explorations into finding hope and wisdom in times of despair and uncertainty.