Each week in the Wall Street Journal, a guest-columnist recommends and briefly summarizes five books (not typically current) on a single subject or theme. Together these columns make a good book-list, with multiple subjects to choose from.
I can’t link you, since the Journal requires a subscription. But here are the titles of the last dozen weekly columns. Let me know of particular one that interests you, and I’ll post more of it here. (I hope anyone who asks for a column will at least look over one of the books, and tell us about it!)
Books About Political Trials: The political trials in these works are riveting, says author Bruce Watson.
Books on Fashion: Accessorize the couture-show season with these books on fashion, says writer Woody Hochswender.
Books on Judaism: As the Jewish High Holy Days conclude with Yom Kippur, Yiddish scholar Ruth R. Wisse chooses essential works about Judaism.
Books About Newspapers: Veteran reporter and New York Sun editor Seth Lipsky picks his favorite works about newspapering.
Insights Into Iran: Insights into Iran can be gleaned from these masterly works, says Middle East expert Michael Ledeen.
Books Illuminate a Shared Heritage:These works illuminate the shared heritage of America and Britain, says author Michael Barone.
Portraits of Americans: Newsman Brian Williams selects his favorite portraits of Americans.
How to Succeed in Business: How to succeed in business? Invest some time with these books, says Hearst Magazines president Cathie Black.
Books on Exploration: These books on exploration are marvelous finds, says author Laurence Bergreen.
Books About Murder Trials: Sensational murder trials are at their most transfixing in these works, says author Harold Schechter.
Books About Journeys of Discovery: These works record extraordinary journeys of discovery, says author Dava Sobel.
Books on Journalism: Veteran newsman Tom Brokaw says that these books, taken together, present a peerless portrait of journalism's high aims and low comedy.
