When to Rob a Bank” by Steven D. Levitt is a collection of unconventional and thought-provoking insights on various topics, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a fresh perspective.
Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America Summary
Ghettoside” by Jill Leovy is a gripping true crime account that explores the epidemic of murder in South Los Angeles and the broken criminal justice system that perpetuates violence.
The Executioner’s Song Summary
The Executioner’s Song” by Norman Mailer is a gripping true crime novel that explores the life and death of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who willingly chooses to be executed.
The Lincoln Lawyer Summary
A defense attorney named Mickey Haller, who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, takes on a high-profile case that could make or break his career.
Orange Is the New Black Summary
‘Orange Is the New Black’ is a memoir by Piper Kerman about her experiences in a women’s prison.
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Summary
The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander exposes the racial bias and systemic oppression within the American criminal justice system, highlighting how mass incarceration perpetuates racial inequality in a supposedly colorblind society.
A Time for Mercy Summary
A Time for Mercy” by John Grisham is a legal thriller that follows a young lawyer defending a 16-year-old boy accused of murdering his mother’s abusive boyfriend.
The Brass Verdict Summary
A defense attorney inherits a high-profile murder case from a deceased colleague and must navigate a web of corruption and danger to uncover the truth.