Back-to-School Reads for Young Learners
This fall’s nonfiction picture books cover topics from the humble, little bee to man’s quest for flight, sure to grab a young reader’s attention.
09-2-2026
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Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 4–10
This week, we feature an excellent novel that presents an insider's take on a Roman statesman’s rise to power and an insightful analysis on what makes military leaders ...
09-3-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 28–Sept. 3
This week, we feature a fascinating homage to the colorful insects that brighten our world and a thorough exploration of a prominent Gilded Age banker’s life and legacy. ...
08-27-2026
‘Lions of the West’ Clarifies Where the Fascination Began
Novelist, poet, and biographer Robert Morgan reveals how exploration of and expansion to the American West was motivated by key historical figures.
08-25-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 21–27
This week, we feature a masterful, academic debunking of old wives’ tales and a deeper look into the genius mind of England’s most famous playwright. Folklore ‘Because I ...
08-20-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 14–20
This week, we feature the suspenseful ordeal of fishermen stranded in shark-infested waters and an engaging novel that deals with grief, one book at a time. True Adventure ...
08-13-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 7–13
This week, we feature a scholarly, historical timeline of communism’s trajectory and a biographical account of one man’s climb and descent in the airline industry. Nonfiction ‘To Overthrow ...
08-6-2026
Author and Musician Tim Lovelace Shares Stories That Motivate and Inspire
The performer chats about his new book, ‘Green Rain,’ and his most recent patriotic album.
07-31-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for July 31–Aug. 6
This week, we feature a comprehensive and balanced study on an ancient Egyptian wonder and a timely guidebook on how conservative policies can lead to a more joyful ...
07-30-2026
Adding by Subtracting: ‘Essentialism’ in the ‘Disciplined Pursuit of Less’ by Greg McKeown
'Less is more' is not just a mantra but a way to live a meaningful life.
07-24-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for July 24–30
This week, we feature a comprehensive look at a museum’s expansive collection of WWI artifacts and a personal peek into a writer and a statesman’s fight for freedom. ...
07-23-2026
‘You With the Sad Eyes’: Christina Applegate’s Courage Shines Through
In an intimate memoir, the television actress recounts how she dealt with personal trials.
07-21-2026
Over 60 Years of Bringing Readers Closer to the Ancient Greek Tragedians
In this installment of ‘The Reissue,’ a look at the University of Chicago Press’ labor of love for the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
07-19-2026
‘Waiting Isn’t a Waste’ Encourages, Teaches, Inspires
Faith, perseverance, appreciation, and so much more can be strengthened during the dreaded, unavoidable activity of waiting.
07-18-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for July 17–23
This week, we feature a close look at the full scope of preparations for D-Day and a research-based study on the divide between the right, the left, and ...
07-16-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for July 10–16
This week, we feature a definitive look at the most significant battle during the Great Sioux War and an engaging novel of a teen’s quest for truth during ...
07-9-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for July 3–9
This week, we feature a tribute to the American perspective from beloved historian David McCullough and a thought-provoking novel about family bonds and the ethics of war. History ...
07-2-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 26–July 2
This week, we feature the enchanting life story of the creator of a popular children’s book character and an analysis of primary texts illuminating the Declaration of Independence. ...
06-25-2026
Children Can Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by Reading an American Author
Dr. Seuss books have plenty of lessons to teach kids and their parents.
06-22-2026
‘David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God’: A Musician’s Quest
One needn't be a Bowie fan to appreciate the musician’s quest to answer life's hard question, as explored in Peter Ormerod’s biography.
06-20-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 19–25
This week, we feature a beautiful visual history that chronicles America's birth and an elegant edition of an all-time classic text, perfect for patriots and history buffs. History ...
06-18-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 12–18
This week, we feature an examination of revolutions, especially how the American Revolution fundamentally differed from others, and a noteworthy collection of articles about "Texas Tea," the oil ...
06-11-2026
A Deep Dive Presentation of British Cold War Submarines
Paul Brown’s ‘Secret Warriors’ presents the various submarine classes that roamed the globe, tested naval technology, and watched the Soviets.
06-10-2026
The Unwavering Optimism of Gerda Weissmann Klein
How a Holocaust survivor’s memoir, "All but My Life," replaces bitterness with a legacy of love, gratitude, and American patriotism.
06-7-2026