Cozy winter evenings may just be the best time of the year to curl up with a good book—especially one that explores the magic of the season.

Here’s our selection of the most interesting history books of the year.

With its focus on 10 people and 30 principles, ‘Lessons in Liberty’ is a necessary read in a time of fashionable ‘self-loathing.’

These classics take an honest look at marriage and offer timeless advice.