First came the secretaries from Brooklyn and Queens—the “smart cookies” who learned on the job despite the obstacles. Then came... Read More

The Rising Generation chronicles the long history of emancipation in the United States through the cradle-to-grave experiences of a generation of... Read More

As an academically gifted Latino kid growing up in the Bronx, Stephen Bruno's family had high aspirations for his future.... Read More

If you haven’t had the misfortune of dating a George, you know someone who has. He’s a young man brimming... Read More

Pillars of Creation tells the story of one of the greatest scientific achievements in the history of civilization, a $10 billion... Read More

After her husband’s death, Molly Peacock realized she was not living the received idea of a widow’s mauve existence but... Read More

Odd Birds & Fat Cats (An Urban Bestiary) is an illustrated collection of brief observations on city creatures. Inspired by the tradition... Read More

“Because she was my mother, the death of zaftig good-time gal Renay Corren is newsworthy to me, and I treat... Read More

No episode in NYPD history surpasses the depravities of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted... Read More

Joni Mitchell’s life, psyche, and evolving legacy are explored here in vivid technicolor—from her childhood in Saskatoon, Canada, to her... Read More