Category: Non-Fiction

The Bomber Mafia
by Malcolm Gladwell

Malcom Gladwell approaches the competing bombing strategies used in WWII with a combination of historical fact, analysis, and irony.

The Splendid and the Vile
by Erik Larson

At 500 pages (not including footnotes and attributions) it is not a short read, but it is a pleasant one.

Under a White Sky
by Elizabeth Kolbert

I would certainly welcome information about the few realistic solutions to global warming.

Caste
by Isabel Wilkerson

Ms. Wilkerson presents a convincing theory that the race issue in the United States defines a caste system.

The Spy and the Traitor
by Ben Macintyre

The book’s great historical and educational value trumps its spy story quality all day long.