New biography of James Salter published

A new biography of James Salter, a former fighter pilot and acclaimed writer, was published in 2024 by Louisiana State University Press. Written by Jeffrey Meyers, the book delves into Salter's varied career as a screenwriter, short story author, and memoirist, drawing on Meyers' personal relationship with Salter in his later years.

Two-part film on Charles de Gaulle released

A two-part film titled "La Bataille de Gaulle," directed by Antonin Baudry, was released in June 2026 and garnered significant attention. The film chronicles the life of Charles de Gaulle, focusing on his leadership during World War II and his political career.

Peruvian book examines Pope Léon XIV and Church conflict

In Peru, a book titled El pastor y los lobos (The Shepherd and the Wolves), written by Santiago Roncagliolo, explores the life of Pope Léon XIV, who spent part of his religious life in Peru. The book also examines tensions within the Catholic Church, including the scandal involving the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, an organization dissolved in 2025.

Memoir recounts life in the radical underground

A memoir titled Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young: My Fugitive Family in the Revolutionary Underground, written by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, recounts growing up in the United States during the 1960s as the child of radical left-wing activists linked to the Weather Underground. The book offers a personal account of the era's underground activism and its impact on family life.

Sociologist challenges view of peasants as relics

Sociologist Maryam Aslany's book Peasants: Makers of the Modern World challenges the common perception that peasants are relics of the past. The book argues that peasants remain vital to food production, the global economy, and environmental preservation, combining social history with field research from various regions.