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    Discover the best history books, from biographies and military history to riveting accounts of the past’s most fascinating moments. War books, historical fiction, and more populate these pages.

    The Best 20th-Century History Books by WWII Correspondent William L. Shirer

    The Best 20th-Century History Books by WWII Correspondent William L. Shirer

    He witnessed the war unfold in real time—and shared it with the world. 

    War Books

    By Kasey Noss

    Sports History

    12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park

    12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Nonfiction

    17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away

    17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away

    By Catherine Phelan & Kasey Noss

    Nonfiction

    23 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

    23 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

    By Olivia Mason & Kasey Noss

    American History

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    American History

    8 Gripping Books About the Mexican-American War

    8 Gripping Books About the Mexican-American War

    Many Americans today are unfamiliar with this significant armed conflict.

    By Orrin Grey

    Historical Fiction

    ROAR: An Oral Biography of a Fictional Life

    ROAR: An Oral Biography of a Fictional Life

    Satirist Bruce Wagner has written a provocative new novel.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Leaders In History

    The 10 Best Books By and About Winston Churchill

    The 10 Best Books By and About Winston Churchill

    The prime minister was also a prolific writer and historian.

    By Grace Felder

    Biographies

    8 Dual Biographies That Explore History From All Angles

    8 Dual Biographies That Explore History From All Angles

    There are two sides to every story...

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    World History

    8 Absorbing Biographies of World Leaders

    8 Absorbing Biographies of World Leaders

    Explore the lives of people who had a large impact on their nation and the world.

    By Kimmy Kelly

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of New World War II Books!

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of New World War II Books!

    Enter for a chance to win two novels and one biography, all centered around this costly conflict.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Audiobooks

    12 Outstanding Audiobooks for Every Kind of History Buff

    12 Outstanding Audiobooks for Every Kind of History Buff

    Listen up, history fans. These great audiobooks are for you.

    By Audrey Webster

    Cultural History

    The Witch: Tracing the History of Fear and Allegations of Black Magic

    The Witch: Tracing the History of Fear and Allegations of Black Magic

    A historian examines how different cultures have perceived witchcraft, from ancient times to today.

    By Kimmy Kelly

    Nonfiction

    6 Compelling Historiography Books That Illuminate New Perspectives

    6 Compelling Historiography Books That Illuminate New Perspectives

    Is it true that history is written by the victors?

    By Orrin Grey

    American History

    Life at the Dakota: Exploring New York City's Most Unusual Address

    Life at the Dakota: Exploring New York City's Most Unusual Address

    If these walls could talk…

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    World War 2

    11 Books About World War II's Eastern Front 

    11 Books About World War II's Eastern Front 

    This brutal conflict killed more combatants than all other theaters of the war combined.

    By Danielle Kugler

    Historical Fiction

    Crack Open a Heartwarming New Historical Novel Set in 1940s London

    Crack Open a Heartwarming New Historical Novel Set in 1940s London

    The Good Time Girls at War centers around an iconic dance hall.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    War Books

    8 Heartwrenching Books Like All Quiet on the Western Front

    8 Heartwrenching Books Like All Quiet on the Western Front

    These thought-provoking reads reflect on the human impact of war.

    By Kimmy Kelly

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Set of David McCullough Books About Great Achievements in American History

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Set of David McCullough Books About Great Achievements in American History

    Together with Simon & Schuster, we’re hosting a sweepstakes with 3 grand prize winners.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Nonfiction

    8 Riveting New History Books for Fall 2022

    8 Riveting New History Books for Fall 2022

    Be the first to watch history unfold with these insightful upcoming releases.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    European History

    30 Essential World War II Books That Examine Every Angle of the Conflict

    30 Essential World War II Books That Examine Every Angle of the Conflict

    From the Pacific theater to the coast of France, discover the greatest World War II books.

    By Dave Adams & MacKenzie Stuart

    Nonfiction

    8 Must-Read Economics Books

    8 Must-Read Economics Books

    Money makes the world go round—but how exactly does our economy function?

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Wild West

    Ghost Towns and Gunslingers: 8 Books About the Old West

    Ghost Towns and Gunslingers: 8 Books About the Old West

    Explore a unique slice of Americana.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    World War 2

    11 Must-Read Books About World War II Weapons

    11 Must-Read Books About World War II Weapons

    These technological advancements influenced the outcome of the war. 

    By Danielle Kugler

    Early America

    11 Enlightening Books About Colonial America

    11 Enlightening Books About Colonial America

    Discover new perspectives on early immigration, colonial cuisine, pirates, and more.

    By Grace Felder

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