Basic Books
@BasicBooks

Renowned publisher of serious nonfiction by leading intellectuals, scholars, and journalists. An imprint of @hachetteUS

 New York, NY
Based in United States
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Joined March 2009
A quintessential guide to strategy, TTHE ART OF WAR has influenced leaders for over a thousand years. Ralph Sawyer’s compelling translation and expert annotations brings Sun Tzu’s masterful insights to life for modern readers. An invaluable resource for anyone seeking to refine their decision-making and leadership skills, this elegant hardcover edition invites repeated engagement, enhancing any collection with its timeless principles and captivating design. Available 9/29. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Looking to sharpen your leadership skills, rethink the way you work, or fix a broken hierarchy? We've rounded up five new business books from Basic Venture that explore leadership, management, workplace culture, technology, and more. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/basic-…
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On this day in 1939, Sigmund Freud, neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, died at the age of 83 in London. Freud’s groundbreaking book THE INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS explores why we dream and why dreams matter in our psychological lives. Renowned for translating Freud’s German writings into English, James Strachey—with the assistance of Freud’s daughter Anna—first published this edition in 1953 with Basic Books. It remains the most complete translation of the work in print. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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THE REPUBLIC OF PLATO is out in hardcover today! A cornerstone of Western thought, The Republic remains an unmatched exploration of justice. In this masterful translation by Allan Bloom, readers encounter Plato’s timeless insights with clarity and vigor. hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Sun Tzu’s THE ART OF WAR has influenced leaders for centuries with its enduring lessons on strategy, conflict, competition, and human dynamics. Coming 9/29, Ralph Sawyer’s latest translation bring Tzu’s insights to life for modern readers. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Ever wonder which game has the best odds in the casino 🃏 or what a winning strategy looks like for Wordle? Math whizz and "mathemagician" @TheMagicOfMath explores this and more in HOW TO WIN, revealing how you can take your game playing to the next level. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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AI is rewriting the talent playbook as we know it today. Check out this thought-provoking interview with author @pdgoldman as she provides insight into how leaders and HR professionals can best utilize and manage AI in the workplace. See the full interview with @HarvardBiz : hbr.org/podcast/2026/09/how-…
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We’re pleased to share that Lyndal Roper’s SUMMER OF FIRE AND BLOOD has been shortlisted for The 2026 Wolfson History Prize! The German Peasants’ War was the greatest popular uprising in Western Europe before the French Revolution. The SUMMER OF FIRE AND BLOOD reconstructs the thrilling, tragic saga of the peasants’ fight to change the world, in the first history of this war in a generation. Congratulations to Lyndal and all other shortlist recipients! Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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September 17 marks the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Explore seven books from the Basic Books Group that examine the Constitution’s history, the rights it protects, and the ongoing debates over its meaning and power. Discover the full reading list: hachettebookgroup.com/basic-…
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🎉 It's official! THE COUNTERREVOLUTION debuts as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list for both Hardcover Nonfiction and Combined Print & Ebooks. Congratulations, @VDHanson! @DailySignal
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Meet some of Japan's most infamous Yakuza bosses, all profiled in the propulsive new history out today: YAKUZA by Andrew Rankin. “An enthralling portrait of the Japanese way of crime, full of larger-than-life characters and dramatic episodes.” —@KirkusReviews Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Curious about vikings? Preeminent scholar and author of forthcoming book THE SEA-KING AND THE SORCERESS Neil Price reveals his picks for the Five Best Books on the Vikings in this latest piece from @WSJ! Learn more: wsj.com/arts-culture/books/f…
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Check out this fantastic review of BLOOD DAWN by Hans van de Ven from @WSJ! wsj.com/arts-culture/books/b… Learn more about the book and purchase your copy: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Check out @PaulLoeb's latest piece in @thenation, ahead of THE IMPOSSIBLE WILL TAKE A LITTLE WHILE's newest edition, hitting shelves 10/13/26. Learn more: thenation.com/article/activi…
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The Republic remains an unmatched exploration of justice in which lofty ideals collide with the practicalities of human existence. Read Allan Bloom's translation, THE REPUBLIC OF PLATO, out in hardcover on 9/22. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Enjoy a preview of the audiobook of BLOOD DAWN, a momentous new history of Asia’s Second World War, read by the author Hans van de Ven (@Jjv10Ven). Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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In TOUGH ENOUGH, leadership experts Matt Hunter and John Baird break down the seven habits of highly effective leaders. Hear from @MattHunterCoach on how to fiercely pursue the truth—even when it's uncomfortable—and why it's essential to leading effectively. Out September 29, 2026. Learn more: matthunter.co/toughenough#or…
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Happy publication day to BLOOD DAWN! Historian Hands van de Ven tells the dramatic story of how Asia’s people mobilized to defeat both the Japanese aggression and European imperialism, forging modern Asia in the process. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Out today: THE COUNTERREVOLUTION! “To understand where America has been and, more importantly, where she is going, read this book.” —Ben Shapiro Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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This Labor Day, explore the history of work in America. These 7 books examine the struggles, movements, and ideas that have shaped how we work and live. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/basic-…
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On this day in 476 CE, the Western Roman Empire fell. In honor of its legacy, explore the people, battles, places, and history that shaped one of the most influential empires with these 10 Basic Books. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/?p=245… @holland_tom @mikeduncan
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Dr. Sax, author of the fully revised and updated BOYS ADRIFT, weighs in on testosterone decline among men in the US in this absorbing @WashingtonPost opinion piece. Check it out: washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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📚 September eBook deals are here! For one month only, enjoy ten of our bestselling titles across history, economics, philosophy, and more for $1.99 only from most thirty-party eBook retailers. See the full list: hachettebookgroup.com/articl…
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Dr. Sax, author of the fully revised and updated BOYS ADRIFT (out today!), provides an incisive analysis into the US education system in this @nypost opinion piece. Check it out: nypost.com/2026/08/30/opinio…
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Happy publication day to OUT OF CHAOS by @jonewilson! “A magnificent history...Necessary reading for all those who want to understand how the modern world came into being.” —O. A. Westad, author of The Global Cold War Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Why are boys becoming less resilient, less ambitious, and more disengaged? In the fully updated and revised edition of BOYS ADRIFT, Dr. Leonard Sax examines six factors contributing to this troubling trend—and what parents and educators can do about it. Hitting shelves September 1, 2026. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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🌱 Congratulations to Thor Hanson, author of CLOSE TO HOME, which has been named a finalist for the 2026 Washington State Book Award (@WAStateLib) for General Nonfiction/Biography! “After reading CLOSE TO HOME, you may be inspired to step outside and turn over a fresh leaf, look closely under a bit of tree bark or stick your hand in the dirt and see what you come up with…What are you waiting for?” —@WSJ Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Happy publication day to NICOMACHEAN ETHICS translated by Robin Waterfield! Uncover essential truths like how to achieve human happiness, how to fulfill our godlike rational capacity and ultimately how a good lifeshould be lived as it was over two thousand years ago. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Happy publication day to ONE IN FIVE! Experts authors Elizabeth Letourneau and @bylukemalone unveil the scope and reality of child sexual abuse, how we can prevent it from happening in the first place, and provide a road map to intervene with those at risk of causing harm. “ONE IN FIVE lays out the problem of child abuse like nothing I’ve ever read.” —@iraglass Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Want to add some new books to your shelves, for free? Enter our Goodreads giveaways via the links below 👇 📚THE SOCIALIST MANIFESTO: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/… 📚HOW TO WIN: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/… 📚THE FLIGHT NURSES’ WAR: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/…
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We’re pleased to share that MAKING SENSE OF SLAVERY is a finalist for the 2026 Colorado Book Awards in History! Historian Scott Spillman provides an essential history of the study of slavery in America, from the Revolutionary era to the 1619 Project, showing how these intellectual debates have shaped American public life. Congratulations to Scott and all other finalists! Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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📣 Calling all NYC readers! Join Elizabeth Letourneau and @bylukemalone at @strandbookstore on Tuesday, August 18 for the debut of their new book, ONE IN FIVE! Save your spot: eventbrite.com/e/elizabeth-j…
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How much do you know about the Yakuza? From Samurai Gangsters to the 1980s conflict that tore apart Japan's largest yakuza mob, YAKUZA explores the 400-year history of the Japanese Underworld. Available 9/15. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Happy publication day to ON THE MARK by Florence Hazrat! Learn about the complete history of punctuation, from ancient times all the way to the age of the emoji, in this delightfully intellectual new book. Available wherever books are sold. hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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We’re excited to share that Peniel E. Joseph’s FREEDOM SEASON is a finalist for the 2025 Hooks Institute National Book Award! FREEDOM SEASON offers a stirring narrative history of 1963, marking it as the defining year of the Black freedom struggle—a year when America faced a deluge of political strife and violence and emerged transformed. Congratulations to @PenielJoseph and all other finalists!
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📚📖 Happy National Book Lovers Day! Celebrate with some of our bestsellers, spanning history, politics, psychology, parenting, and more. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/book-l…
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⚛️ On this day in 1931, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Roger Penrose was born in Colchester, UK. In THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN, @PatchenBarss draws on years of research and interviews to present a moving portrait of Roger Penrose the human being. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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We're excited to share that ON THE MARK was featured in @NPR's recent roundup "13 new books in August to get you through the dog days of summer"! Out 8/11, ON THE MARK is a lively, 5000-year history of punctuation. See the full list: npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-590…
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Check out this new review from @WSJ about ATLAS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE! wsj.com/arts-culture/books/a…
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On this day in 1935, Vietnam War hero Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez was born in Lindenau, Texas. In THE BALLAD OF ROY BENAVIDEZ, historian William Sturkey tells Benavidez’s life story in full, from growing up in Jim Crow-era Texas, to escaping poverty by enlisting in a desegregated military and eventually receiving the Medal of Honor. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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There's more drama behind the keyboard than you think‼️ Read all about the lively history of punctuation from ancient times to the age of the emoji in ON THE MARK. Hitting shelves August 11, preorder now and use discount code PUNCTUATION for 20% off. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Happy publication day to IT COULD BE OTHERWISE by Stuart Firestein! The search for certainty is embedded deep in the mythos of science, but in IT COULD BE OTHERWISE, neuroscientist Firestein challenges this idea, extending the reach of science beyond merely discerning what must be to encompassing what may yet be possible. “This wise book challenges everything we take for granted about thinking scientifically.” —@AnnieDuke, bestselling author of Thinking in Bets Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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We’re excited to share that Alexander Lee’s THE FIRST GHETTO has been longlisted for The Cundill History Prize 2026! “A richly researched history of Italian Jewry and its will to live on.” —Kirkus Reviews Congratulations to Alexander and all other longlist recipients. Learn more: cundillprize.com/news/the-20…
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This month’s ebook deals are here—featuring acclaimed titles from Basic Books across history, politics, psychology, sports, and more. All under $3 at most major ebook retailers. Which ones are you adding to your August reading list? Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/landin…
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🏛️ Hungering to learn more about the ancient world after watching The Odyssey? Join in on #ClassicalGreekSummer and get your Greek on with these 10 authoritative histories about Homer and the ancient world. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/landin…
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August is almost here, and so are these new books! 📚 Enjoy a sneak peek at some of our upcoming releases, including thought-provoking titles on science, language, technology, history, and more. Which ones are you adding to your August reading list? @bylukemalone @@noUpside @peterpomeranzev
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What if science isn’t about certainty, but possibility? 🧬 In IT COULD BE OTHERWISE, acclaimed neuroscientist Stuart Firestein makes the compelling case that uncertainty isn’t science’s greatest flaw but one of its greatest strengths—opening the door to new ideas, discoveries, and ways of imagining the future. Available wherever books are sold August 4, 2026. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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On this day in 1870, the Franco-Prussian War began. In BISMARCK’S WAR, historian Rachel Chrastil chronicles events on the battlefield, while also showing how the war reshaped and blurred the boundaries between civilian and soldier across France. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles…
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Check out @TheAtlantic's incredible review of ON THE MARK by Florence Hazrat. Out 8/11/26, ON THE MARK is a lively history of punctuation, from ancient times to the age of the emoji. Learn more: theatlantic.com/magazine/202…
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