For decades, rumors suggested that a Harvard archeology professor had killed his student. Becky Cooper finally decided to find out.
In Magic: A History, Oxford professor of archaeology Chris Gosden treats readers to a history of humanity through the lens of magic.
In this compilation of magazine columns, Rick Bragg’s voice is as rich as ever as he finds fresh ways of telling stories both hilarious and poignant.
With scalpel-like precision, anthropologist Eben Kirksey carves away at the ethics of new scientific advancements in The Mutant Project.
In Paper Bullets, Jeffrey H. Jackson unearths the fascinating story of two women and artists who resisted in the face of the Nazi regime.
Lisa Robinson offers a panoramic view of the women rockers she’s interviewed over the course of her decadeslong career in Nobody Ever Asked Me About the Girls.
Christa Parravani’s new memoir, Loved and Wanted, situates the narrative of her unexpected pregnancy within the context of reproductive journalism and research.
I’ll Be Seeing You is a diary of the decline of Elizabeth Berg’s parents that shines with her signature vulnerability, honesty, humor and grace.
“Recovering” Buddhist priest and “vegetable whisperer” Deborah Madison reveals the heart of a chef in her honest, beguiling memoir, An Onion in My Pocket.
While Martin Puchner’s interest in linguistics remains in focus, he writes clearly and thoughtfully, using history to examine past, present and future.
Sex With Presidents is a mostly playful account of politicians experiencing arousal, confusion and even disgust about sex while making history.
Like Love is Michele Mrano’s collection of autobiographical essays about romantic relationships that are not quite amorous.
Written with intelligence and an eye for eerie detail, her book is a can’t-miss Halloween pick.
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