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Favorite books from a dyslexic
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History (as a nerd myself)
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History (as a nerd myself)
If your a fan of fashion this is the book for you. It talks about fashion in the mondern day and how it affects the world around it. Super good definition a good read and it has hard covers and e-books versions
The Look by Michelle Obama, Hardcover
It checks so many boxes for a reader just looking for a great read. This is also a great gift to give anyone who is interested in Business, US or World History, Finance, Social Sciences, Current Events or just loves great books.
1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a ...
A sweeping, mind-bending journey from the earliest hunter-gatherers to the modern world where we live online more than in real life. It feels like a conversation, not a textbook, surprising you on almost every page. If you’ve ever wondered how we got...
Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]: A Brief History of Humankind
True crime meets science history in 1920s New York City, where toxicologists battled sneaky murderers — before forensic science was even a thing. It’s quirky, dramatic, and full of bizarre twists you won’t see coming
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz ...
A wise and beautifully narrated selection of essays from one of America’s most beloved historians, exploring why history still matters in our lives today. McCullough writes with warmth and passion that makes every page feel important and personal
History Matters by David McCullough, Hardcover
This biography of the legend himself is packed with wit, heartbreak, and razor-sharp observations about America in the 19th century. Twain jumps off the page like an old friend you want to hang with — even when life knocks him down
List of Books by Mark Twain
Forget dusty dates and battles only textbooks remember — Ward brings the birth of the United States alive through vivid character moments, fault lines, drama, and the explosive ideas that changed the world
The American Revolution: An Intimate History|Hardcover
Behind the scenes of a single fateful night in 1920, Geroux tells the story of how myriad small choices led to a catastrophe that changed America forever. It reads almost like a thriller, but every fact hits hard.
The Fifteen: Murder, Retribution, and the Forgotten Story of Nazi POWs in America
A refreshing re-centering of history on Africa itself — not as a backdrop to other nations’ ambitions, but as the birthplace of civilizations, ideas, struggles, and triumphs too often overlooked
An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
This book mixes cultural history with personal insight, using the blues as a lens into African American experience and American history. Listening to a blues record after reading this? It’ll feel different forever
Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry, Hardcover
An eye-opening, richly detailed retelling of U.S. history with Native peoples at the center of the story rather than the margins. It’s challenging, smart, and utterly essential to understanding America.
The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. ...
This book pushes back against popular myths and unpacks what really happened from the Revolution to modern politics through incisive essays by leading historians. It’s the history you wish someone taught you in school.
Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our ...
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So good especially from someone with dyslexia such an interesting book and audiobook
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Paperback
Such a good book and I don’t think I could say enough good things about it. It’s futurist but 50s at the same time. It explores the possibility of a world without books and the firefighters become fire starters this is upside universe.
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel by Ray Bradbury, Paperback
If you like fantasy and books that look beautiful. This is the book not only is it a good book full of magic and mystery but the cover is definitely something to be displayed.
The Book of Azrael (Gods & Monsters, #1) by Amber V. Nicole
This is one that is near and dear to my heart. I grew up with this one and it’s an amazing story. following the last unicorn in the world as she searches for others of her kind. It’s gentle, poignant, and strangely wise a book that stays with you lon...
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, Paperback
If you love coffee and fantasy this is the book for you. Imagine fantasy and coffee shops collided: an orc barista opens her cozy café after years of adventuring. It’s soothing, funny, and perfect if you want magic without nonstop battles more warmth...
Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
Part witchcraft mystery, part forbidden romance, this book pulls you into a world where scholars and vampires walk through libraries like it’s normal. If you love history with your magic, this is a great combo
A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Series #1) by Deborah Harkness, Paperback
One of the biggest, most epic fantasy series ever, filled with prophecy, sprawling landscapes, and a huge cast that feels like friends by the time you’re halfway through.
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time Series #1) by Robert Jordan, Paperback
Dark, sharp, and irreverent — this is the story of an assassin with literal shadow magic, on a path of revenge that feels like every chapter punches you in the gut and laughs about it.
Nevernight (Nevernight Chronicle #1) by Jay Kristoff, Paperback
For readers who want romance with epic stakes and magical action, this series blends fierce battles with emotional twists that keep people hooked page after page
House of Flame and Shadow (B&N Exclusive Edition)
This heartfelt fantasy romance won big reader awards it’s cozy yet emotional, with lovable characters and themes of healing, friendship, and belonging
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Dragons, danger, and a heroine who won’t quit this wildly popular romantasy has everything: intense training, fierce battles, and that addictive love story that makes you stay up way past bedtime.
Fourth Wing Series (The Empyrean)
Told like an epic tale shared around a fire, this is the story of Kvothe — a legend, a musician, a magician, and someone you can’t help but root for. A beautifully written journey into magic and memory
The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicle #1) by Patrick Rothfuss, ...