From wars to royals to major events in culture and humanity, catching up on history can be an intimidating feat. Fear not — microhistories are your best bet. Read up on these wonderful, wild and weird slices of our world, from the everlasting hunt for cryptids to tiny creatures that shape our ecosystems to the […]
Father’s Day is nearly here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to thank the father figure in your life. There are all kinds of dads, from the outdoorsy to the funny to the stoic, and we’ve gathered essential reads for all of them. Whether your dad already loves to read, or you’ve been trying to get […]
From the things that go bump in the night to legends and lore dating back centuries, a universal truth about people is that we love a good myth. Whether its fairies, leprechauns or good ‘ole Nessie, there has always been a fascination with the unknown. Enter Bigfoot — one of the most iconic (and head-scratch […]
After hearing the great news from Punxsutawney Phil and subsequently having our friends in the Northeast get slammed by a snowstorm, we could all use a solid set of recs. From some of our very favorite B&N picks to delightful narrative nonfiction (with fabulous episodes on Poured Over) to a deep dive into one of […]