'Every Spy a Prince' by Dan Raviv is a captivating deep dive into the Mossad's secretive world, revealing the daring operations and human stories behind Israel's famed intelligence agency. A must-read for espionage enthusiasts.

'Jihad - The Trail of Political Islam' by Gilles Kepel is an authoritative study of Islamist movements, tracing their evolution from the 1970s to the present. Essential for understanding modern political Islam.