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In “Open Socrates,” the scholar Agnes Callard argues that the ancient Greek philosopher offers a blueprint for an ethical life.

In “Open Socrates,” the scholar Agnes Callard argues that the ancient Greek philosopher offers a blueprint for an ethical life.

Vincenzo Latronico’s novel “Perfection” explores the capital of Europe’s expat scene in its heyday.

Vincenzo Latronico’s novel “Perfection” explores the capital of Europe’s expat scene in its heyday.

In “Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife” the historian Hetta Howes seeks to relate to figures of the past.

In “Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife” the historian Hetta Howes seeks to relate to figures of the past.

Two very different books examine the reigns and legacies of Victoria and Elizabeth II.

Two very different books examine the reigns and legacies of Victoria and Elizabeth II.

In “Red Scare,” Clay Risen shows how culture in the United States is still driven by the political paranoia of the 1950s.

In “Red Scare,” Clay Risen shows how culture in the United States is still driven by the political paranoia of the 1950s.