Books like Advise and consent. by Allen Drury

Set during the French Indochina War, the novel follows British journalist Thomas Fowler, his mistress Phuong, and American idealist Pyle, whose ambitions and tragic fate reshape their lives amid political turmoil.

Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer‑winning political drama follows the rise of Willie Stark, a charismatic Southern governor, as seen through the eyes of reporter Jack Burden.

A tale of courage, chicanery, and unprecedented ingenuity, spanning the Brooklyn Bridge's creation from conception to completion.

Johnson's presidency begins with the passage of power.

Mickey Haller, a cynical Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, tackles a high‑paying case that turns out to be far more dangerous than it first appears.

Profiles in Courage follows eight U.S. Senators who chose integrity over popular opinion, illustrating the moral challenges of public service.

Sgt. Raymond Shaw, a decorated war hero turned sleeper agent, threatens a nation as those in power seek to control him. His former commander must unravel a Cold‑War conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of government.

"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future"--

The political thriller follows the chaotic aftermath of a President’s suspicious assassination just after renomination, throwing the nation into turmoil as his party struggles to select a new candidate.

Seventeen‑year‑old Layla Shaw faces new powers, a soul‑stealing love interest, and a clan of guardians whose secrets threaten her world.