A. K. Brackob’s detailed biography chronicles the little-known life of Vlad Dracul—the father of Vlad the Impaler. The literary vampire Dracula has captured the imagination of generations of horror readers. Brackob reveals that Bram... Read More

A thorough history accompanied by intricate illustrations, Sarah Pierroz’s "A Sketch of Venetian History" is a must for any person interested in the city’s gripping past. This in-depth historical review begins in 4000 BCE, when... Read More

Personal testimonials reveal the lived truths of communist Albania in Margo Rejmer’s oral history book "Mud Sweeter than Honey". Of the communist states in Europe after World War II, Albania is less discussed. It was cut off from the... Read More

In "Our Oldest Companions", Pat Shipman delves into the history of canine domestication, marveling that dogs have chosen to associate with humans. Focusing on coevolution and the dingoes of Australia, she illuminates “how mutually... Read More

"The Dark Side of Memory" is a violent yet elegiac portrayal of the tragic Cold War disappearances of Uruguayan citizens. Tessa Bridal’s historical book "The Dark Side of Memory" traces the intertwined lives of mothers, grandmothers,... Read More

"Battle Carried" is a coffee table book that’s flush with beautiful images; it tells the stories behind Japanese WWII tiger flags. Michael A. Bortner’s fascinating history text "Battle Carried" covers the Japanese tiger art flags... Read More

"American Tapestry" mines family stories for an informative, down-to-earth trek through America’s past. Pat Speth Sherman explores two centuries of American history through the eyes of her ancestors in her generational biography... Read More

"Stars in Our Eyes" is an eloquent memoir about family lives that were separated by violence. Lee Darby’s memoir "Stars in Our Eyes" is kaleidoscopic as it traces her midcentury childhood and her experiences of grief. Inspired by... Read More