There’s one place where every history buff feels at home—with their nose buried in a compelling nonfiction book, of course. It’s the best resource to turn to when you want the most comprehensive account of the past possible.
As book lovers ourselves, we’ve curated a space to round up all the best nonfiction books out there. Searching for a biography of the Founding Fathers? We’ve got you covered. Want to learn what wartime was really like? Check out the best books by people who lived through various conflicts and experienced them firsthand. Craving an in-depth account of one of the many turbulent events of the 20th century, from the sinking of the Titanic to the rise of Nazi Germany? Peruse a book by esteemed historian Martin Gilbert, or try an accessible pop history book by Walter Lord on for size. Whenever your bookshelves are looking a little bare, you can trust us to have the best recommendations in store for you.
Dive into the world of cinema, where art and technology meet.
From missing masterpieces to famous forgeries, art crime has a long history.
Brush up on your knowledge of the world's second-most populous nation.
By Orrin Grey
When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.
By Orrin Grey
From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.
By Dave Adams
Time to bulk up your summer reading list.
When it comes to delivering you fresh baseball book recs, we swing for the fences.
The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.
These books break down what it was like to live in various time periods.
Explore history from a people-focused perspective.
Discover the grand wonders and rich history of the Emerald Isle.
Get a fresh take on the men who led—and currently lead—our country.
These intrepid ladies ventured into the unknown.
From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.
Sylviane A. Diouf shares how slaves escaped and survived in the Southern wilderness.
True stories by and about veterans.
Read all the books on our list and your rivals for any trivia game will be few and far between.