| |  | | | This blend of history and memoir reads like a propulsive thriller | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - After receiving a letter from a screenwriter, Christine Kuehn learned about her family’s involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies — and the role they played in the attack on Pearl Harbor
- “An amazing and gripping tale, full of suspenseful twists and cinematic details” (The New York Times Book Review)
- This New York Times bestseller is perfect for readers of World War II history and anyone captivated by shocking true stories
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 | | | Attention crossword enthusiasts: This love letter to the puzzle is for you | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Delve into the history and future of the much-loved word game — from its birth in a newspaper supplement to its rise in tournaments to the obsessive debates it sparks today
- A long-time New Yorker crossword contributor serves as the book’s “bright and witty guide” (Los Angeles Times)
- “Sprawling in its scope, deeply nerdy in sensibility, and passionate at its core… A great read, chock-full of fun facts” (Chicago Review of Books)
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 | | | How much do you know about the iconic evergreen tree? | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - A Cornell University professor uses a unique lens to tell the story of the United States in this “smashing and energizing” read (Booklist)
- Journeys from the Pueblo people building dwellings from pine to the annual search for the Rockefeller Christmas spruce
- “Preszler’s well-researched and often poignant account is strewn with intriguing trivia” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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 | | | Meet a 20th-century literary trailblazer who challenged societal norms | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Margaret C. Anderson published boundary-pushing writers like T. S. Eliot and James Joyce — and found herself on trial for it
- “Readers will savor this enlightening depiction of a little-discussed but influential figure of both modernism and queer history” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- In the face of today’s book bans, this “story is more important now than ever before” (New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kwan)
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 | | | Why do we read? This charming new release has the answer | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - “Dedicated bibliophiles and casual readers alike will adore this” (Publishers Weekly)
- An internationally bestselling author explores the joys of browsing a bookstore, the connection between reading and writing, and more
- A comforting essay collection “filled with breathless pleasure” (Kirkus Reviews)
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 | | | Barbie has a secret: She’s a copy of a German doll | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Learn about the aggressive tactics toymaker Mattel used to propel the iconic doll into mainstream relevance — and keep it there
- “A rollicking tale of how Mattel spied, copied, and stole its way to market dominance” (The New York Times)
- This “meticulously researched” unauthorized history of Barbie doesn’t hold back (Library Journal)
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 | | | A century’s worth of uplifting wisdom from an acclaimed entertainer | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - In celebration of his 100th birthday, Dick Van Dyke shares stories and advice on how he maintains his optimistic outlook on the world
- An instant New York Times bestseller
- “With his characteristic goofball charm, Van Dyke encourages readers to stay true to their passions and to find joy by spreading joy” (Booklist)
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 | | | ‘As exciting as anything you’ll read in the pages of a novel or see on-screen’ (Booklist) | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday became famous from their shoot-out at the O.K. Corral — but what do you know about their years of friendship beforehand?
- This revelatory dual biography offers “a raucous and entertaining slice of Americana” (Publishers Weekly)
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 | | | Rock fans won’t want to miss this definitive oral history of Wings | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - An instant New York Times bestseller that “brims with captivating details” (The Wall Street Journal)
- Informed by over 40 hours of exclusive interviews with Paul McCartney and other key figures
- “A must-read for fans of The Beatles in general and their solo careers in specific” (Salon)
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