6 Critical Reads for Black History Month
February once again rings in Black History Month, and while ideally we’re all reading diversely year round, now is the perfect…
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December’s Top Picks in History
The holidays are upon us, which usually means frantic gift buying,travel, and, hopefully, a little vacation time. And what’s perfect…
November’s Top Picks in History
The days are getting shorter, first snows have been reported, and the time for staying under a blanket and reading…
September’s Top Picks in History
September is back-to-school time, but even if you’re long graduated, it’s a good month for learning new things and hearing…
10 Reasons We Love Outlander
There are so many reasons to love Diana Gabaldon’s epic Outlander series, which has been expertly adapted into a gripping television show on Starz and…
May’s Top Picks in History
May brings with it a great crop of new books in history. From the Revolutionary War, to 19th century China,…
5 Reasons to Read David McCullough’s The Wright Brothers
Whether you consider yourself a history buff or not, a new book by David McCullough means one thing: it’s time to…
The Shocking True Story of a Tragedy at Sea
When it comes to luxury liner tragedies, the Titanic gets all the attention, but the story behind the Lusitania’s sinking is…
Remembering World War I with 10 Astounding Books
This summer marks the 100-year anniversary of the start of World War I. Whether you’re a history buff well-versed in…
Essential Reading for Film Fans: Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War
Watching as the legendary Sidney Poitier walked across the stage at the Oscars last night to present an award 50…
4 More Years That Deserve the Bill Bryson One Summer Treatment
Reading Bill Bryson’s One Summer: America, 1927 is like having your favorite uncle read you bedtime stories—about bizarre homicides, persnickety…
12 Great Books for Dad
Throughout the holiday season, we’re gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from your mother and the…
7 Books You Won’t Believe Are Nonfiction
You’ve heard that truth is stranger than fiction, but have you heard that reality is more kickass than fantasy, and…
Five Books Guaranteed to Make You Sound Brilliant
Reading is a solitary pursuit. There’s no better shield from the outside world than a book, and no more trusted…
We Love Stacy Schiff
Stacy Schiff gets it. She gets people. She studies lives tirelessly and fiercely and perfectly, and when she is finished…