Pneumatic Tubes (Entry 955.JN0308)

All the President's Men is a gripping narrative of the Watergate scandal, written by the two Washington Post reporters who led the investigation. The book chronicles the events from the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. Woodward and Bernstein describe their meticulous investigative work, including their interactions with the mysterious source 'Deep Throat,' and the challenges they faced in uncovering the truth despite intense opposition from the White House. The book highlights the importance of investigative journalism in democratic societies and provides a detailed look at the inner workings of the newsroom and the editorial process at The Washington Post.

Swann's Way is the first part of Marcel Proust's seven-volume masterpiece, 'In Search of Lost Time'. It introduces the narrator's childhood memories and his fascination with the life of Charles Swann, a family friend. The novel delves into the complexities of love and jealousy through Swann's relationship with Odette de Crécy, while also exploring the narrator's own experiences and reflections on art and society.