Back to the Future
Alvin and Heidi Toffler’s book Future Shock, published a half-century ago, got a lot right about our current times
War Games
In 1946, John Hersey revealed the Hiroshima cover-up to the world. A new book tells how he got the scoop
Heart of Stone
The life of Confederate general Albert Pike, a member of the Freemasons, offers a new look at the secret brotherhood
Kurt Andersen
Out with a new “recent history” of America, the writer suggests four books that helped influence his own work
The Right Stuff
Reimagining the life of Lucille Ball, a new book evokes the star’s groundbreaking influence and evergreen coolness
Marriage Story
Stanley Kubrick’s biographer uncovers the driving force behind The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut: a roller-coaster relationship with a beautiful, mercurial dancer
Flights of Fancy
For Foyle’s War creator Anthony Horowitz, the best writing—and reading—offers an escape
Bleeding Love
The author of a new book on American poet E. E. Cummings reveals the wartime love affair that fueled some of his most moving work
Ann Goldstein
Elena Ferrante has a new novel. Here, its translator recommends her favorite books about Italy
