History Book Recommendations

There’s so much more to learn than just what was in your high school textbooks (and if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably forgotten most of that anyway). There’s a book out there exploring just about everything that’s happened in history. From the Crusades to the World Wars, and everything before and after, there’s a history book for that. 

History books also go beyond wars—there are history books on just about whatever you’re interested in! From biographies on U.S. presidents to what happened on the Titanic, from the history of world religions to how long we’ve been burning books, there’s a book for you.

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8 Books About the War in the Pacific

Read your way through WWII with these true stories of blood, sand, and saltwater.

Revisiting The Color Purple: A Discussion with Alice Walker

Ms. Walker answers readers' questions about her most famous work.

17 Holocaust Books You Have Never Read Before

Go beyond the famous works in Holocaust literature.

Gloria Steinem on The Color Purple

The iconic feminist praises Alice Walker's ability to move readers.

11 Iconic Books that Defined the 1960s

Go inside the sexiest and most scandalous decade in U.S. history.

10 Books Like The Nightingale

Revel in the resilience of women with these historical fiction novels.

16 Best Western Books of All Time

Lasso up these classics for your reading rodeo.

Art in Fiction: 10 Novels That Take You Beyond The Goldfinch

If you loved Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, we know what you should read next.

11 True Stories About America’s Military Heroes

Celebrate the American military heroes who answered the call of duty.

Hope Takes Flight in this Debut World War II Novel

The Long Flight Home chronicles the little-known wartime effort of carrier pigeons and their handlers.

15 Nonfiction Spy Books More Thrilling Than John le Carré

When it comes to spy stories, the truth is often stranger—and more compelling—than fiction.

9 Inspiring Survival Stories for Fans of Dunkirk

Like the heroes of the Battle of Dunkirk, these survivors stood their ground in the face of impossible odds.

16 Essential Titanic Books

The true stories of the "Unsinkable Ship" are more fascinating than any movie.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Powerful Books by Powerful Women + More!

Together with The Woolfer, we're giving away a tote bag and an Amazon Fire 7 tablet loaded with books by amazing female authors.

Gloria Steinem's Favorite Books, in Her Own Words

The legendary feminist and activist reveals the books that have influenced her life and outlook.

20 Biographies of Remarkable Women That You Need to Read

These fascinating biographies deserve a spot on your must-read list.

 9 Books About President George H.W. Bush 

 Revealing reads about the political life and times of 41. 

8 Books to Give Your Loved Ones This Hanukkah

With eight days of celebration, you're going to need a couple of gift ideas...

Mommie Dearest Author Christina Crawford Opens Up About Her Past and How She’s Moving Forward

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of her groundbreaking book, Crawford talks about abuse, what she hopes readers take away from her story, and new projects on which she’s focused.