Nero investigates the murder of a chess wizard.

A serviceable history of the beginning and development of Unix. Sometimes compelling, but often a bit dry.

A dystopian novel about the logical conclusion of unfettered free-market capitalism.

Diamond explores current theories on the evolution of human sexuality.

Sharp essays on race by the late Ralph Wiley, who was one of the last 20 true NBA fans, at least according to Bill Simmons. But then, Bill Simmons would know.