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I Used to Like You Until
0- Sequel to “You Can’t Joke About That” by New York Times bestselling author Kat Timpf
- Explores the dangers of binary thinking in society and its impact on institutions and relationships
- Critiques the tendency to limit complex issues to two opposing sides, leading to a lack of critical thinking
- Shares personal experiences and humorous anecdotes from her career at Fox News
- Advocates for thoughtful consideration, genuine conversation, and collaboration over division
- Highlights the risks binary thinking poses to political discourse and freedoms
- Encourages readers to reevaluate their perspectives and embrace nuance in discussions
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The Siege: Hostage Crisis and Rescue Operation
0- Title: The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World
- Author: Ben Macintyre, New York Times bestselling author known for Operation Mincemeat and The Spy and the Traitor
- Chronicles a tense six-day hostage situation at the Iranian Embassy in London, involving twenty-six hostages
- Features the story of policeman Trevor Lock, who discovers his hidden courage while negotiating with armed terrorists
- Explores the complex motivations of the gunmen, educated Arabs seeking support against Ayatollah Khomeini, funded by Saddam Hussein
- Describes the roles of police, MI6, and the CIA in the crisis, alongside the SAS’s dangerous rescue mission
- Provides a minute-by-minute account of the events leading to a high-stakes climax, including the execution of a hostaged diplomat
- Draws on exclusive interviews and new files, linking the crisis to broader historical contexts, including the events of 9/11
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The Power Broker: Robert Moses Audiobook
0- Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Moses, a central figure in shaping 20th-century New York
- Reveals Moses as the most powerful man in New York City and State, influencing politics and public works
- Offers insights into historical figures including Alfred E. Smith, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Fiorello La Guardia
- Chronicles Moses’s rise from an idealistic young man to a dominating power outside the democratic framework
- Details his dual legacy of creating parks and infrastructure alongside contributing to urban sprawl and public housing failures
- Describes Moses’s unique governance through the Triborough Authority, operating independently of elected officials
- Highlights Moses’s 44-year reign in state politics and 34 years in city politics, overseeing $27 billion in public works
- Examines the eventual downfall of Moses’s reputation and influence by the press and political rivals
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Imminent: Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs – Audiobook
0- Reveals long-hidden truths about UFOs (UAP) and their implications for national security and our understanding of the universe
- Authored by Luis “Lue” Elizondo, former head of the Pentagon’s UAP investigation program
- Elizondo shares insights from his experience as a senior intelligence official and special agent
- Discusses the investigation of UAP incursions into sensitive military installations and airspace
- Highlights the government’s secretive involvement in UAP investigations and efforts to conceal information
- Provides a first-hand, revelatory account of the Pentagon’s closely guarded secrets
- A call to action to address humanity’s greatest existential questions
- Includes a supplemental enhancement PDF with the audiobook purchase
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Unsung Americans Who Changed History
0- Title: The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement
- Author: Sharon McMahon, known as America’s favorite government teacher
- Features twelve ordinary Americans whose courage shaped the nation’s character
- Highlights unsung heroes, including telephone operators and schoolteachers, often overlooked in history
- Tells rich stories of diverse characters, such as a woman on horseback, a boy in a Japanese incarceration camp, and a formerly enslaved woman
- Explores themes of justice, peace, and the true essence of greatness in America
- Aimed at inspiring readers and shedding light on the impactful roles of everyday people in history
- Published by Thesis, with 320 pages, set for release on September 24, 2024
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Lucky Loser: Trump and His Fortune
0- Instant New York Times Bestseller and praised as a “first-rate financial thriller
- Investigative work by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters from the New York Times
- Exposes the truth behind Donald Trump’s wealth and his misleading narrative of success
- Reveals Trump received over $500 million from his father without needing business expertise
- Chronicles Trump’s financial missteps, including failures and leveraging massive loans
- Explores Trump’s obsession with appearances, brand, and the impact on his financial stability
- Features in-depth reporting from key locations associated with Trump, such as Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago
- Provides a definitive account of Trump’s financial history and debunks the myth of him as a self-made billionaire
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Lost and Gained: Reflections on Life
0- Title: “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty” by Hillary Clinton
- Offers candid views on life, love, politics, democracy, and future challenges
- Shares insights from her deep friendships, Methodist faith, and nearly fifty-year marriage to Bill Clinton
- Chronicles her return to academia and new activism for women and democracy
- Highlights experiences like canoeing with an ex-Nazi and aiding Afghan women during the U.S. withdrawal
- Discusses the importance of personal and political connections and offers practical advice for improving lives
- Encourages readers to age gracefully while embracing grit, joy, purpose, and humor
- Published by Simon & Schuster on September 17, 2024, with 336 pages in hardcover
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Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty
0- Features a new epilogue narrated by Hillary Clinton exclusively for the audiobook edition
- Offers candid views on life, love, politics, liberty, democracy, and future challenges
- Shares personal insights on friendships, her Methodist faith, and nearly fifty years of marriage to Bill Clinton
- Chronicles her experiences as a college professor and her activism for women and democracy
- Includes stories of unique encounters, such as canoeing with an ex-Nazi and working with salt farmers in India
- Reveals her efforts to evacuate Afghan women during the final days of America’s longest war
- Discusses the threats posed by dictators and provides advice for parents on managing technology’s impact on children
- Highlights the interconnectedness of personal and political life, advocating for individual action to improve lives
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Lucky Loser: Trump’s Illusion of Success
0- Instant New York Times Bestseller and described as a “first-rate financial thriller” by The New York Times
- Authored by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters behind the 2018 New York Times exposé of Donald Trump’s finances
- Investigates the truth behind Trump’s wealth, revealing his narrative of success is largely fabricated
- Documents Trump’s inheritance of over $500 million and his financial mismanagement over decades
- Utilizes over twenty years of confidential tax information, business records, and interviews with insiders
- Explores Trump’s obsession with appearances, costly lawsuits, and poor business decisions
- Offers a comprehensive examination of Trump’s financial history, including his time in real estate and television
- Aims to debunk the myth of Trump as a self-made billionaire amidst current scrutiny of his financial status
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Chaos: Manson, CIA, and Sixties History
0- Investigative journalist Tom O’Neill explores the Manson murders and the FBI’s role over a 20-year period
- The book reassesses the infamous case, revealing shocking new evidence and potential cover-ups
- The Manson Family murdered seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, sparking nationwide paranoia
- O’Neill uncovers police negligence, legal misconduct, and possible intelligence agency surveillance
- Key questions addressed include Manson’s Hollywood connections and law enforcement’s missed opportunities to intervene
- The investigation spans from the Summer of Love to CIA mind-control experiments, highlighting shady cover-ups
- CHAOS draws on hundreds of interviews and newly revealed documents from the LAPD, FBI, and CIA
- The findings may challenge the validity of the verdicts in the Manson murders, reshaping our understanding of the era
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The Gulag Archipelago: 1918-1956 (Audio Edition)
0- Recognized as the “Best Nonfiction Book of the 20th Century” by Time
- Described as having a profound impact on the political and moral consciousness of the late 20th century
- Abridged volume of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s renowned work, authorized by the author
- Features a new foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum
- Based on Solzhenitsyn’s personal experiences and testimonies from over 200 fellow prisoners
- Exposes the extensive apparatus of Soviet repression and the suffering of its victims
- Highlights instances of moral courage amidst brutality and oppression
- Considered one of the greatest indictments of a political regime in modern history
