Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York’s Explosive ’80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation by Kevin Baker is a gripping, well-researched narrative nonfiction book. It was published in early 2026 by Liveright (W. W. Norton). The book revisits one of the most polarizing criminal cases of the 1980s—the 1984…

Unstoppable Us, Volume 3: How Enemies Become Friends by Yuval Noah Harari (with illustrations by Ricard Zaplana) is the third book in the bestselling Unstoppable Us young-adult series. Published in early 2026 by Puffin Books (UK) / Bright Matter Books (US), it continues the accessible, engaging style that made the first two volumes so popular…

History of Prussia: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events and Figures in Prussian History (Europe) by Billy Wellman is a concise, engaging introduction to Prussia’s dramatic story. It came out in early 2026. The book covers the rise, peak, and fall of this influential state. It focuses on key moments and people who shaped Europe.…

Learn Black American Sign Language: A History and Complete Beginner’s Guide with Over 200 Words and Phrases by Franklin R. Jones Jr. and Dr. Carolyn McCaskill is a clear, welcoming introduction to Black American Sign Language (Black ASL or BASL). Published in early 2026 by Wellfleet Press (part of the Quarto Group), this hardcover book…

Building Sam’s Club: With Regular Folks by Russ Robertson is an engaging insider memoir and business history. It came out on January 27, 2026, independently published. The book tells the untold story of how Sam’s Club started as a small test operation and grew into a massive retail success. It focuses on the early days…

Nero and Paul: How the Gospel of Grace Defeated the Ruler of Rome (Ancient Evil, Living Hope) by John MacArthur is a concise yet powerful historical and theological reflection. It was published in early 2026 by Thomas Nelson. The book contrasts the brutal reign of Emperor Nero with the ministry and martyrdom of the apostle…

The Oak and the Larch: A Forest History of Russia and Its Empires by Sophie Pinkham is a sweeping environmental and cultural history. It came out on January 20, 2026, from W. W. Norton & Company. The book explores how Russia’s vast forests shaped its power, identity, culture, and empires across centuries. It is the…

Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia by Sam Dalrymple is a compelling historical narrative. It was published in early 2025 by HarperCollins. The book examines five major territorial divisions that reshaped South and Southeast Asia in the 20th century. It shows how these partitions created the modern political map of the…

Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America’s Soul by James Webb is a powerful, personal nonfiction work. It was published in early 2026 by Simon & Schuster. The book blends memoir, military history, and cultural reflection. It draws from Webb’s own experience as…

American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron by Rob Zettel (Lt Col, USAF Ret.) is a gripping insider memoir and history. It came out on February 10, 2026, from Osprey Publishing. The book tells the story of the highly classified Constant Peg program and the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron,…