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Back to school…
An inspirational story that provides shocking, poignant insight into the value of education from someone who never went to school until she was 17 years old. Tara Westover reveals how agonizing it is to try to bridge the gap between two vastly different personal identities.
In memoriam…
In his frank and moving memoir, Senator John McCain urges his fellow Americans to “recover our sense that we are more alike than different.” The war hero and maverick senator died August 25. He was 81.
International coffee day…
Enjoy a dose of inspiration with your cup of joe. Dave Eggers’ latest is an unbelievable true story of a man rediscovering his roots while exploring the rich world of the Yemeni coffee industry.
Labor Day…
This profoundly affecting memoir of one man’s relationship with his father—a charming and fascinating man who struggles after losing his job as a labor organizer—demonstrates so much of what it means to be a man in America today.
Emmy Awards…
Based on this book, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” won seven Emmys this year, including Outstanding Limited Series. Get an even deeper look into the mind of a killer with this gripping true crime story, expertly researched.
Back to school…
The perfect — and very literal — read for back-to-school season, this inspiring memoir follows a retired history professor who decides to earn an art degree in her 60s. A must-read for anyone who’s ever felt “too old” to do what they want.
On the screen…
Spike Lee’s newest movie has a pretty incredible premise—all the more so because it’s rooted in reality. The story of Ron Stallworth, a black cop, infiltrating the KKK in the 70s is as relevant to the issues of today as it is to our recent past.
Back to school…
Examine some of mankind’s oldest stories with this historical and archaeological exploration of the tales in the Bible. From the great flood to Jericho, this work credibly pieces together the workings of the world with the workings of the human mind.
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Fascinating History Lessons from Top Professors
Go back to school with these history teachers’ eye-opening books.This Month in History: September
In Septembers past, these events altered the course of history.1968: The Year Everything Changed
Inside the assassinations, riots, and NASA moonshot that rocked the world.Curated by Katie Winters
Inside Secret Cults
Former members of infamous cults open up about what life was like inside.Can a Book Catch a Serial Killer?
Crack cold cases with these true-crime sleuths.Eye-opening Histories of the FBI
Revealing histories of the secretive organization help explain recent headlines.David McCullough’s Favorite Reads
The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer expounds on other historians he admires.Editors’ Picks: History
The most nuanced & exhilarating walks through history, according to our editors.