Marisa Fertitta
Marisa Fertitta is a Boston-based writer with a degree in Professional Writing. She’s written every type of writing she can get her hands on—and if she’s not writing (though she usually is), or reading (slowly tackling that “To Be Read” list), you can likely find her scouring a thrift store for the next funky edition to her closet. You can check out what she’s working on next here.
8 Biblical History Books That Shed Light on the Past and Present
Learn about the Bible's impact.
Mavericks of the Sky: The Origins of the U.S. Air Mail Services
Delving into the sacrifices of early 20th-century pilots.
A Battle Entirely Airborne: The Battle of Britain
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park
When it comes to delivering you fresh baseball book recs, we swing for the fences.
11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary
The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.
10 Best Food Travel Books
Help yourself to a fascinating new read.
9 Books About Explorers and Their Audacious Adventures
Adventure is out there!
The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes
The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.
8 Books to Read for Black Women’s History Month
These women shaped the world.
10 Immersive Guides to Bygone Eras
These books break down what it was like to live in various time periods.
15 Little-Known Women's History Month Facts
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating those who made great strides in the name of equality.
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15 African American History Books Every American Should Read
Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.
17 Books That Offer Perspectives on the Presidents
Get a fresh take on the men who led—and currently lead—our country.
Who Was Saint Valentine?
The Christian martyr and symbol of love has a murky backstory.
Slavery’s Exiles: The American Maroons and How They Survived
Sylviane A. Diouf shares how slaves escaped and survived in the Southern wilderness.
10 Reference Books You’ll Actually Want to Read
Read all the books on our list and your rivals for any trivia game will be few and far between.
20 Fascinating Books About the Founding Fathers of America
They were more than a stuffy group of old men—in fact, many of them were young and rowdy.
