History Book Recommendations

Learn more about the tragedy that changed history.

The author candidly writes about the death of his partner, Roger Horwitz.

These spies have what it takes to deceive even the most perceptive.

In "Case Closed," award-winning journalist Gerald Posner recounts what truly happened on that fateful day in November 1963.

In light of the recent ban on Harper Lee's classic, one writer reflects on the history of racism and "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the South.

The devastatingly bloody war deserves its place in history.

Go beyond Ken Burns' documentary and discover the landmark memoirs and bestselling novels of the Vietnam War.

"Washington: The Indispensable Man" examines the character of the first President of the United States, and how the treachery of a man who he considered to be an ally shaped his future.

Discover the history behind the religions that have shaped humanity.

Trump isn't the first president to stir up a storm of controversy.

Get inside the battle that was truly fought by a nation.

The Great War not only affected the relationships between countries—it also left a mark on literature.

These histories tell the story of the Civil War with literary flair.

Solving crimes in a time when the future itself was a mystery.

In these historical fiction reads, the effects of war go beyond the battlefield.

Learn what really goes on behind those closed Palladian doors.

In Haven, the award-winning journalist recounts her incredible—and controversial—involvement in the rescue of thousands of Jews.

Great nonfiction from the soldiers, journalists, and historians of the war on terror.

"Life at the Dakota" offers an of-the-period account of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s time in the Dakota Building.

Dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's reading list.