The Stream: Winter 2024

Best Selling Books

The Women

by Kristin Hannah

This historical fiction novel is a powerful story of courage and sacrifice, following young nursing student Frankie McGrath as she joins the Vietnam War and faces a changed America upon her return. The novel shines a light on the stories of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others.

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The Burning Earth

by Sunil Amrith

In this sweeping global history ranging from the Mongol expansion to contemporary climate change, Sunil Amrith explores how 500 years of human expansion, environmental exploitation, and empire have reshaped both humanity and the planet, offering a profound new perspective on history and its planetary costs.

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War & Peace & War: Twenty Years

in Afghanistan

by Andrew North

Andrew North, a journalist who was kidnapped by the Taliban while covering the war in Afghanistan in 2022, provides a gripping andinsightful account of the human and geopolitical complexities that defined two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, offering a deeply informed perspective on the lasting impacts of war in the region.

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Inheritance: The Evolutionary Origins

of the Modern World

by Harvey Whitehouse

In Inheritance, anthropologist Harvey Whitehouse explores how evolved human biases—conformism, religiosity, and tribalism—have shaped civilization’s rise and now threaten its future. He examines how these instincts once fueled progress, but now contribute to global crises like polarization and environmental degradation, offering a fresh perspective on humanity’s journey and its pressing challenges.

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