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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

Biographies

Free History Books to Download in September 2025

Free History Books to Download in September 2025

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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

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

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

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

Nonfiction

8 Panoramic Books About Empires

8 Panoramic Books About Empires

From the ancient world to the 20th century.

By Margaret Brecknell

War Books

10 Moving Anti-War Books

10 Moving Anti-War Books

Authors explore the horrors of war from different perspectives and across generations.

By Margaret Brecknell

Black History

15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

By Elias Garfinkel & Marisa Fertitta

Medieval Era

Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher

Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher

The Florentine author of the Divine Comedy was a forerunner of the Renaissance.

By E.R. Zarevich

Modern History

17 Books That Offer Perspectives on the Presidents

17 Books That Offer Perspectives on the Presidents

Get a fresh take on the men who led—and currently lead—our country.

By Danielle Golds & Marisa Fertitta

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