Popular books have a way of finding their way into homes across the globe. Indeed, certain books transcend geographical boundaries and entice readers from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Reading historical fiction is a powerful way to experience the past through the eyes of someone living a very different life.

I Am Me is the children's book of empowerment for every little black girl who sees beauty in herself, her world, and her heart. A story about a boy named Matthew who who asks himself a very simple but ...

Set in early 20th-century Florida, this Harlem Renaissance staple cemented Zora Neale Hurston’s place in history ... s best-seller list for more than a year. When the novel begins, Meggie ...

Though not strictly a “history” book, Stick and Rudder was first published during World War II and remains a relevant foundational read for flight students and veteran pilots alike looking to ...

Lester and Rediker recover this history and remind us of the revolutionary spirit that the skull and cross bones flag once represented. These graphic novels commemorate new histories of resistance ...

TIME Editor Cant has fitted these battles into the context of comprehensive, coherent history. The battle narratives are packed with detailed descriptions of the forces involved, the missions ...

It is an amazing community.” Here are five books we recommend checking out and the real-life history behind them. What’s it’s about: This novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school ...