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The Knives Come Out: Three Books About Betrayal()
March 12, 2012 The Ides of March — that infamous day that saw the death of Julius Caesar — are nearly upon us. And to commemorate it, author Myla Goldberg recommends three tales of back-stabbing. Have a favorite story of disloyalty? Tell us in the comments.
Books featured in this story:
Edwin Mullhouse
Invitation to a Beheading
Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids
Try And Try Again: 3 Tales Of Spectacular Failure()
March 6, 2012 Fold, founder, flop: That's what the protagonists of these three books do well. Author Lysley Tenorio recommends stories about men whose good intentions are undeniable, if not always admirable. Have a favorite story about failure? Tell us what it is in the comments below.
Books featured in this story:
The Boy Detective Fails
The Interloper
Third Class Superhero
When Empires Fail: 3 Books That Predict The Crash()
February 23, 2012 Have you ever had the feeling that you've overstepped your boundaries? Author Tim Wu has — or, at least, he's read about it. He recommends three books on the disastrous consequences it can have. Tell us about a time you should have known your limits in the comments section.
Books featured in this story:
When Genius Failed
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers
Master of the Game
Putting On Heirs: 3 Rich And Snooty Reads()
February 16, 2012 The parties, mansions — ah, to be rich and famous. Author Emma Straub might not lead a life of luxury, but she recommends three books that give a glimpse into those who do.
Books featured in this story:
The Sisters
Great Granny Webster
Some of My Lives
3 Biting Books For Those Bitter On Valentine's Day()
February 13, 2012 For some people, Feb. 14 is not all hearts and candy. Without a sweetheart, the holiday can be dreary. For those not in love this year, author Alex Gilvarry prescribes three books that will cure the worst of those Valentine's Day blues.
Books featured in this story:
Cassandra At The Wedding
Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the Locust
Ladies' Man
3 Problem-Solving Reads For The Scientific Sleuth()
January 19, 2012 Science has a way of getting inside our heads — especially when it comes to the powers of the mind. Author and neurologist Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa recommends three brilliant brain-teasing books.
Books featured in this story:
Advice for a Young Investigator
Genius on the Edge
Harvey Cushing
Rebel Memoirs: Three Confessions From The Edge()
January 16, 2012 Reading about dysfunction can be dismal. But done well, memoirs can be more excellent than exhibitionist. Author Marion Winik recommends three edgy, honest, and provocative tell-alls.
Books featured in this story:
The Adderall Diaries
The Chronology of Water
501 Minutes to Christ
You're Only Human: 3 Books That Forgive Your Faults()
January 16, 2012 January can be a hard time: It's cold, dark and you're still recovering from the holidays. If this month has you feeling a little down, author Kelly McGonigal has you covered. She recommends three books that will help you remember to let yourself off the hook.
Books featured in this story:
A Primate's Memoir
Start Where You Are
PostSecret
Hell-Raising Heroines: Three Ladies With Spitfire()
January 4, 2012 Say farewell to prissy princesses. Author Heather Havrilesky recommends three page turners with plucky female protagonists. These satisfying sisters will lift your spirits and open your eyes.
Books featured in this story:
The Great Man
After Claude
The Journal Keeper
What's In Store: 3 Tales Of A Terrifying Future()
January 2, 2012 As society makes astonishing technological advances, some think our future looks brighter than ever. But author Drew Magary isn't getting his hopes up. He has three books that set the bar pretty low for what the next generations will experience.
Books featured in this story:
World War Z
I Am Legend
Robocop
Graphic Content: 3 Comics Based On Real Crimes()
December 27, 2011 Society has a fascination with crime — we can't seem to look away from the yellow police tape. Author Duane Swierczynski recommends three thrilling crime stories told in graphic-novel form.
Books featured in this story:
Torso
A Treasury of XXth Century Murder
Green River Killer
Fakin' It: Three Books On Masquerading Identities()
December 13, 2011 Impostors can be scheming, even villainous, but their stories tempt us with an attractive possibility — the chance to wear a mask. Writer David Anthony suggests three tales about nefarious characters that let us indulge in our fascination with the art of manipulating outward appearances.
Books featured in this story:
The Runner
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793
Three Juicy Tales Of The Ultimate Food Taboo()
December 2, 2011 Few things are creepier than the idea of eating another person — even in extreme circumstances. Author Mitchell Zuckoff recommends these three stories where humans are the main course, whether on account of tribal ritual, or of extreme desperation.
Books featured in this story:
In the Heart of the Sea
Alive
Cannibal Valley
Black Market Value: Three Criminally Good Reads()
November 25, 2011 Crime might not pay, but it does deliver in the world of fiction. Author Tony D'Souza recommends three of his favorite books about illicit activities. They'll have you contemplating a life of misdeeds and malfeasance.
Books featured in this story:
The Berlin Stories
Manhattan Transfer
The Restraint of Beasts
Presidents And Pilgrims: 3 Boundary-Pushing Books()
November 21, 2011 'Tis the season to be thankful — especially for those pioneering patriots, our nation's founders. Author David O. Stewart recommends three page-turners that tell the true story of early America.
Books featured in this story:
Henry Adams
A Wilderness So Immense
