(Maybe Don't) Read Siege

In 'Siege: Trump Under Fire', Michael Wolff continues his narrative of the Trump presidency, picking up where 'Fire and Fury' left off. The book provides a riveting and often alarming portrait of a White House under intense scrutiny and controversy. Wolff draws on over 150 sources, including on-the-record comments from Steve Bannon, to paint a picture of a presidency marked by chaos, intense rivalries, and erratic behavior. The book covers significant events such as the Mueller investigation and the government shutdown, offering a detailed and sometimes humorous look at the inner workings of the Trump administration.

The Turner Diaries is a novel that depicts a fictional white supremacist revolution in the United States. Written by William Luther Pierce under the pseudonym Andrew Macdonald, the book is presented as a diary kept by the protagonist, Earl Turner. The narrative details Turner's involvement in a violent uprising against the U.S. government and other perceived enemies of white supremacy. The book has been widely criticized for its extremist and racist content.

Spencer Sunshine's "Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism" meticulously traces the evolution of neo-Nazi ideology in the United States, focusing on James Mason's influential book, "Siege." The book delves into the historical context of the 1970s, revealing the splintering of the American Nazi Party and the rise of a terrorist wing. Sunshine's research exposes the connections between seemingly disparate figures and groups, highlighting the interconnectedness of neo-Nazi networks. The book also examines the role of countercultural figures in disseminating Mason's ideas, demonstrating how seemingly unrelated subcultures can become breeding grounds for extremism. Ultimately, Sunshine's work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the origins and spread of modern neo-Nazi terrorism.