Most are best left in vaults, on hard drives or at the bottom of drawers. But occasionally a salvaged book proves a valuable find. József Debreczeni’s “Cold Crematorium” is one such treasure.

Best Books of 2024: ‘Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz,’ by József Debreczeni A masterpiece of clinical, mordant observation of the best and worst of mankind. 19 min listen ...