Nonfiction Book Recommendations

War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.

A surprisingly human history of corporations, a Korean War battle exploration, and more fascinating tales from the year that was. 

Discover the history behind the religions that have shaped humanity.

Take a detailed look at the life of a ruler who inherited the throne when she was just six days old.

In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.

Rivalries, triumphs, and heartbreaks make these narratives sing.

From stories of the Civil War to a history lover's guide to the Big Apple, these books will keep you captivated.

The famous female pilot describes her record-breaking westbound flight in her bestselling memoir.

Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.

The bestselling author tells the story of a deadly plot that was hatched against George Washington.

From a revealing biography of Joan of Arc to the harrowing account of America's worst naval disaster.

From the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the hot sands of the Sahara.

Grab your earbuds and journey into the past. 

The author of Band of Brothers explores the parallel lives of two formidable 19th-century warriors.

Exploring the ways in which military intelligence has prevailed…and failed. 

Unlimited learning at your fingertips.

James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties. 

From medieval England to Cold War Russia, Follett’s novels take you on a journey into the past. 

Discover the unusual lives of leaders, revolutionaries, and eccentrics alike.

Neal Bascomb tells the Allied pilots’ little-known story in his new book, The Escape Artists.