History Book Recommendations

Sometimes, the truth is complicated.

Immerse yourself in the culture–and history–of a place.

Reframe your world in an afternoon.

The Roaring 20s was a time of true change for a world that had just recovered.

Ever wonder what it was like to be a gladiator?

Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.

These legends live on.

A quest to figure out which books are on the president’s nightstand.

Celebrate black authors’ fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

Dive in to the trials and tribulations of fictional first kids.

Your tiny history buff will love these books about life in the past.

These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.

In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.

Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.

Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.

A striking tragedy that maintains relevance in our present day.

Get your knowledge on with these groundbreaking works of journalism.

Rachel Carson’s New York Times best seller launched a global movement.

An excerpt from the memoir of a woman who bought her own freedom and became a dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln.