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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

    Black History

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    Military History

    10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

    10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

    From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.

    By Dave Adams

    Nonfiction

    The Best Newly Released History Books for Dads

    The Best Newly Released History Books for Dads

    Time to bulk up your summer reading list.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Sports History

    12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park

    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.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    World War 2

    11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary

    11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary

    The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Native American History

    9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs

    9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs

    Get new perspectives on Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and more influential people.

    By Orrin Grey

    Audiobooks

    8 of the Best History Audiobooks You Can Listen to Right Now

    8 of the Best History Audiobooks You Can Listen to Right Now

    We've narrowed down our top picks.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Cultural History

    10 Best Food Travel Books

    10 Best Food Travel Books

    Help yourself to a fascinating new read.

    By Orrin Grey & Marisa Fertitta

    Exploration

    9 Books About Explorers and Their Audacious Adventures

    9 Books About Explorers and Their Audacious Adventures

    Adventure is out there!

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Women In History

    8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

    8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

    It’s time to shed light on these remarkable achievements.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Historical Fiction

    8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

    8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

    Reimagining real people, places, and historical events.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    American History

    12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

    12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

    Explore each unique borough, from past to present.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    American History

    8 Engrossing Books About Supreme Court Justices

    8 Engrossing Books About Supreme Court Justices

    Learn more about the people and decisions that made history.

    By Orrin Grey

    World War 2

    The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes

    The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes

    The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Black History

    8 Books to Read for Black Women’s History Month

    8 Books to Read for Black Women’s History Month

    These women shaped the world. 

    By Marisa Fertitta

    World History

    8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

    8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

    From the postwar years to today.

    By Orrin Grey

    Civil War

    9 Enduring Civil War Novels

    9 Enduring Civil War Novels

    Traverse the frontlines of fiction. 

    By Isabel Montero

    Nonfiction

    10 Immersive Guides to Bygone Eras

    10 Immersive Guides to Bygone Eras

    These books break down what it was like to live in various time periods.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Ancient History

    8 History Books From Women's Perspectives

    8 History Books From Women's Perspectives

    From the ancient world to World War II, explore new points of view.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Nonfiction

    8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

    8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

    Explore history from a people-focused perspective.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Exploration

    11 Must-Read Irish History Books and Travel Guides

    11 Must-Read Irish History Books and Travel Guides

    Discover the grand wonders and rich history of the Emerald Isle.

    By Isabel Montero

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