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The Reading Room is for book recommendations: history, science, investigations, memoirs, declassified-era reporting, and anything else worth your time. One book per thread, so each one gets its own discussion.

How to post a recommendation

Use this format:

• Title: the full title (and subtitle)
• Author: who wrote it
• Topic: what it's about, in a line or two
• Why it's worth reading: what you learned, what it gets right, and where it's weak
• Where to find it: a publisher page, a library catalog (for example WorldCat), or another public listing

Ground rules

• Say what kind of book it is: research with sources, journalism, memoir, or opinion.
• If a book makes big claims, say what evidence it gives, and whether it holds up.
• Critical reviews are welcome. Disagree with the book's arguments, not with the people discussing it.
• Don't upload or link pirated copies, scans, or PDFs. Link where people can buy or borrow it.
• Don't post personal information about anyone, including the author.