The Real Romney

by Michael Kranish

A riveting look at Mitt Romney that sheds light on his personal life, discusses how his Mormon faith has shaped his actions and character, and examines his remarkable career in both business and politics.

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Remember the Alamo

by Alison Rattle

While most of us may remember the Alamo, why were we once urged to “Remember the Maine”? Here’s American history in chronological one-page capsules that can be read straight through or browsed at will.

Revelations

by Elaine Pagels

Through the books of Elaine Pagels, readers have come to know the Gnostic Gospels. Here, she tackles a text within the New Testament canon: The Book of Revelation, the surreal apocalyptic vision of the end of the world.

Rights at Risk

by David Shipler

Counts as 2

Touching on everything from the use of torture to the erosion of our right to privacy, this is a balanced yet chilling look at how our Constitutional rights have been weakened in today’s post-9/11 world.

Rin Tin Tin

by Susan Orlean

From the author of The Orchid Thief comes a sweeping, powerfully moving account of Rin Tin Tin's life—from an orphaned puppy found on a World War I battlefield to his rise to fame as a movie star and international icon.