Nonfiction Book Recommendations

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

From the ancient world to the 20th century.

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.

They were more than a stuffy group of old men—in fact, many of them were young and rowdy.

January, February, and March are full of promising new reads.

The regiment gained a reputation for courage in the face of heavy losses.

These books span conflicts all over the globe.

Brush up on your military history knowledge.

These thought-provoking reads have influenced readers for centuries.

This work of investigative journalism by Gerald Posner is as relevant as ever.

Get a new outlook on the past.

The new Ridley Scott film charts the Frenchman's rise and fall.

True stories of power and corruption are waiting for the acclaimed filmmaker to bring them to the big screen.  

Thousands of years of history are condensed into one gripping book apiece.

From corsets to women's military uniforms.