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 daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.

The story of a secret plot to kill George Washington in 1776.

A memoir by a daughter of immigrants who was raised in Oakland, Calif., and became the second black woman ever elected to the United States Senate.

How Homo sapiens became Earth’s dominant species.

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

A collection of essays, speeches and unpublished writings by the late conservative columnist.

The rise and fall of Theranos, the biotech startup that failed to deliver on its promise to make blood testing more efficient.

The surgeon and New Yorker writer considers how doctors fail patients at the end of life, and how they can do better.

Essays and interviews by former TV critics from New Jersey’s Star-Ledger to mark the 20th anniversary of the show’s debut.

A look at the postwar manhunt for members of Hitler’s inner circle.

A collection of essays from the late scientist’s personal archive that address 10 imponderables.

The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.

The challenges that shaped the leadership abilities of four presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Historical and cultural analyses on what causes defensive moves by white people and how this inhibits cross-racial dialogue.