How Churchill Saved England During The Battle Of Britain
Bestselling author Erik Larson’s new history of the Battle of Britain, ‘The Splendid and the Vile,’ is a mostly splendid account of the Churchill family,
‘Wuhan Diary’ Documents Anger, Despair, And Hope From A City In Lockdown
A Chinese woman’s online diary of the struggle to survive in the epicenter of a global pandemic reveals the horror and dishonesty of communist Chinese authorities.
John Bolton Is The Perfect Washington Man
Bolton is a thin-skinned and snarky figure who succeeded in convincing a surprising number of smart people in Washington that he is somehow serious and statesmanlike.
Dave Rubin On Where Liberals And Conservatives Can Agree, And Where They Can’t
The popular YouTuber and podcaster’s ‘Don’t Burn This Book’ lends itself to a broader conversation on the roles of conservatism and liberalism.
In ‘The End Of October,’ A Coronavirus Thriller Hits Too Close To Home
Lawrence Wright’s second novel, ‘The End of October,’ just happens to be about a global coronavirus outbreak—it’s fine thriller, if the uncomfortable resemblance to real-life events doesn’t make you squirm.
Woke Protesters Come For Oprah’s Book Club
Jeanine Cummins’ bestselling novel ‘American Dirt’ has elicited protests over the author’s lack of Latinx credentials, but the bigger problem is that the book is plodding moralistic melodrama.
Making Sense of Oliver Wendell Holmes’ Controversial Legacy
Stephen Budiansky’s new biography, ‘Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Life in War, Law, and Ideas,’ has new perspectives to offer but fails to excuse the more damning aspects of the famed jurist’s legacy.
In ‘If It Bleeds’ Novella Collection, Stephen King Goes Soft
The venerable master of horror’s new book, ‘If It Bleeds,’ is a dispiriting collection of mostly uninspired novellas.
How To Make Sense Of Military Service In A Culture That No Longer Understands It
Scott Beauchamp’s recent essay collection, ‘Did You Kill Anyone?’ attempts to reconcile the experience of soldiers in a culture that no longer understands the value and values of military service.
Why Never Trump ‘Doesn’t Command Armies Of Voters’
In their new book ‘Never Trump: The Revolt of the Conservative Elites,’ authors Robert Saldin and Steven Teles provide a sympathetic history of the Never Trump movement—but still fail to conclude it will have ongoing political relevance.
The ‘Wolf Hall’ Series Is A Landmark In Twenty-First Century Historical Fiction
Hilary Mantel’s new novel, ‘The Mirror and the Light,’ concludes her celebrated trilogy about Thomas Cromwell with another tome of thrilling insights into the human condition.
A Phenomenal New Distraction: Dave Rubin’s New Book
Dave Rubin joins Ben Domenech on The Federalist Radio Hour to discuss his new book “Don’t Burn This Book: Thinking for Yourself in an Age of Unreason.”
‘The Testaments’ Further Explores Margaret Atwood’s Feminist Dystopia
In Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Testaments,’ she expands upon the dystopian vision created by ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ and reveals political complexities that many ardent fans overlook.
How The Southern Poverty Law Center Started Inventing ‘Hate Groups’
Journalist Tyler O’Neil’s new book, ‘Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center,’ is a long-overdue exposé of the corruption of at the undeservedly influential civil rights organization.
Thriller Novelist Jack Carr Talks Archery, Bioweapons, And ‘Savage Son’
Former Navy SEAL Jack Carr opens up about launching his latest novel during the global pandemic, and how his new book might speak to readers about the dark side of humanity.
Filmmaker Barry Sonnefeld’s Memoir Chronicles His ‘Narcissistic Rage’
Famed director and cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld’s new memoir dishes the Hollywood dirt and recounts his terrible childhood, but it quickly devolves into an unpleasant assemblage of insults and score-settling.
Recovering The Religious Liberty Of The Founders
Two new books, ‘Free to Believe’ and ‘Did America Have a Christian Founding?’, illuminate contemporary debates over the need to preserve religious liberty — and raise unanswered questions about the role of specific religious beliefs in America’s founding.
What We Can Learn From The 20th Century’s Worst Dictators
Frank Dikötter’s new book, ‘How to Be a Dictator,’ takes a sweeping look at some of the most tyrannical men of the last century and finds a surprising number of cautionary commonalities.
How To Recover Our Lost Understanding Of Natural Law
Philosopher Pierre Manent’s slim new volume ‘Natural Law and Human Rights,’ points the way toward recreating a society that is rooted in consent of the governed rather than fear.
Stopping America’s Slide Into Decadence And Decline
Ross Douthat’s latest book argues that America’s decadence has resulted in failing institutions and a culture that’s out of ideas.
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