Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at the age of 100. As one of the nation's most influential diplomats, he was a polarizing force, despised and even reviled by some as a war criminal or corrupt murderer, and praised by others as a pioneer of foreign policy. These are some of the books to better understand his legacy and his pivotal role in the Cold War and introducing Realpolitik to US policy. 

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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at the age of 100. These are some of the books to better understand his legacy.

Each year, the editors of The New York Times Book Review participate in a rolling review process of thousands of newly released books, vetting each as a candidate for the "best of the year." After what is surely a rigorous extended debate, they release the annual Ten Best Books of the Year list. This year's list includes: 

The Bee Sting

Chain Gang All Stars

Eastbound

New York Times 10 Best Books of 2023

Oprah Daily, one of our go-to's for reliable book recommendations, has released its Best Books of 2023 selections. The list is a bountiful collection of great releases, but we're especially intrigued by the originality of this category. See for yourself how these six conversation-starting books are changing the way readers see the world.

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma

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Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom

The Ferguson Report: An Erasure

Conversation Starters: Oprah Daily's 6 Picks for the Books That Will Get You Talking

Oprah Daily, one of our go-to's for reliable book recommendations, has released its Best Books of 2023 selections. Among them is this list of six conversation-starters that are sure to make you think.

For their annual "best of the year" books feature, the NPR staff and book critics have categorized hundreds of books by genre. We're especially impressed with these 12 books selected as their top picks in the field of science, which we've included with a short description from NPR staff. Their choices include: Fire Weather, which was a National Book Award finalist and just won the Baillie Gifford Prize; a thoroughly researched investigation into climate that doubles as a meditation on parenting a child in the era of climate change; plus, a thorough primer on the AI race. 

Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World

The Last Animal

Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

NPR's Picks for the Best Science Books of 2023

These are the science books that NPR's staff and critics loved most in 2023. Including critically acclaimed and prize-winning books on climate change, AI processed food and more. 

Discover the exceptional achievements of nonfiction authors in 2023 through this curated list of books honored with the most prestigious awards. From in-depth histories to long-form journalism to science writing, there’s an award-winning book here to interest every reader.

His Name Is George Floyd (Pulitzer Prize Winner): One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us

The 2023 Award-Winning Books in Nonfiction

From in-depth histories to long-form journalism to science writing, there’s an award-winning book here to interest every reader.

These are the books with buzz coming out this November from thought-leaders, politicos and wonks, journalists and columnists, and opinionmakers of all stripes. From calls-to-action on the AI revolution to Republican palace intrigue to a biography of The Squad to the foibles of Elon Musk and George Santos, these nonfiction books coming out in November will be sure to get buzz this season.

Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines

Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education

The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI

24 New Books with Buzz from Journalists, Politicos & Opinionmakers

24 New Nonfiction Books with Buzz 

These are the buzz-worthy November new non-fiction book releases about politics, policy, technology and business written by thought-leaders, journalists and experts. 

The National Book Foundation has announced the winner of this year's award for best nonfiction book. The finalists included a son's exploration of his relationship with his assassinated father, a sister's attempt to preserve her murdered sister's legacy and a tome of five centuries of US, Native, and non-native histories. Here are the finalists and longlisters with a description of each book from the National Book Foundation.

Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice

We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir

2023 National Book Award for Nonfiction

2023 National Book Award for Nonfiction - The Finalists

The finalists for the National Book Award for nonfiction have been announced. Included are a tome of five centuries of US, Native, and non-native histories and a sister's attempt to preserve her murdered sister's legacy. 

Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food

Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional

Linea Nigra: An Essay on Pregnancy and Earthquakes

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