Nonfiction Book Recommendations

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. 

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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.

Your tiny history buff will love these books about life in the past.

Amelia Earhart, Ruth Elder, and Louise Thaden were among the incredible women who fought for a chance to race against men…and won. 

Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.

Enter for your chance to win five nonfiction books that focus on different points in history. 

Screenwriter and journalist Stephen Rebello unpacks the controversies surrounding the iconic film.