The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818-1915

Turns out, the pernicious ideology was homegrown.

Electric Spark

By Frances Wilson

Electric Spark

A formidable figure requires — and finds here — a formidable biographer.

Kolkhoz

By Emmanuel Carrère; translated by John Lambert

Kolkhoz

A man unpacks his complicated bonds with Russia and his late mother.

Born Equal

By Akhil Reed Amar

Born Equal

Can an “originalist” view of birthright citizenship go either way?

John Candy

By Paul Myers

John Candy

An affectionate, uncritical look at the beloved comic’s career.