Jared Yates Sexton

NEW MATERIAL: Jared has written a searing new Author's Note for the paperback.

WELL-REVIEWED BOOK, WELL-CONNECTED AUTHOR: Jared has befriended CNN host Don Lemon and has become a valuable talking-head guest as Americans grapple with what's happening now, and in our history. American Rule received positive reviews, including a starred review from Booklist.

WRITTEN FOR THE PEOPLE: Jared Yates Sexton tackles American history here, but his two previous nonfiction books chronicle the rise of the alt-right and his own upbringing steeped in toxic masculinity. His background feeds the urgency and fast pace of American Rule, making it perfect for readers curious about our history but intimidated by historians like Ron Chernow and Jill Lepore.

THE RIGHT MOMENT: Many Americans have been shaken by America's increasingly obvious flaws of late, and they're seeking out resources to make sense of it all. An accessible look at how lies have shaped the nation from the start will be invaluable for readers hoping to push forward.

LONG-TERM POTENTIAL: While new stories in our divided nation crop up often, American Rule transcends individual scandals and looks at the bigger picture. Its focus on history makes it an evergreen read, with opportunities for a longer tail as history continues to repeat itself.