Top Book Summary in History & Society

Heartfelt stories of young Thai novice monks, revealing Buddhism's transformative power amid poverty, addiction, and broken homes.

Gripping exploration of Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali's meteoric rises and tragic falls from grace.

A practical guide to nonviolent activism, using humor and creativity to overthrow dictators and spark social change.

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' uses a mask-resistant sheriff and tech-friendly mayor to explore how political algorithms and information bubbles are fracturing American society, with data centers emerging as the true winners of our cultural conflicts.

Explore how Polish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman's extraordinary life shaped his revolutionary concept of 'liquid modernity' and why his insights on our fluid social structures, identities, and moral challenges remain profoundly relevant today.

A concise guide exploring populism's core ideas, key figures, and impact on modern democracy across different regions and movements.

A former lawyer's haunting confession explores guilt, morality, and the human condition in post-war Amsterdam.

Groundbreaking cyberpunk thriller that predicted our digital dystopia

A gripping family drama unfolds when a mother-in-law is found dead, exposing secrets and strained relationships.

Haunting chronicle of preventable tragedy that reshaped nations forever.

A hilarious and heartbreaking insider's look at life as a junior doctor, exposing the harsh realities of the NHS.

Explore the beautiful sadness of medieval romance through Spenser, Keats, and courtly love poetry. Discover how knights and princesses embody eternal longing with that golden, melancholic vibe.

A novelist held captive by his deranged fan must write to survive.

Haunting revenge tale unearths America's buried historical horror

32-year-old Xabi Iraola's rise as Sortu's new leader marks a historic transition to post-conflict Basque nationalism, with his generation reimagining independence strategy through democratic movements rather than armed struggle.

Trevor Noah's poignant memoir of growing up mixed-race in apartheid South Africa.

A witty critique of modern happiness ideals, tracing their evolution and impact on society from psychiatry to corporate culture.

Forbidden passion meets societal ruin in literature's most celebrated tragedy.