Non-Fiction
By Vivek Ramaswamy
The author, a candidate in the recent race for the Republican presidential nomination, not only delves into issues like race, gender, immigration, and climate change, but also aims to give readers the means to make their case in friendly debate with opponents. Each chapter concludes with five points based on foundational American concepts that would prove valuable in any argument. Common sense rather than ideology drives this strategy of confronting and healing our divisions.
Alternate History
By Tom Kratman, Justin Watson, and Kacey Ezell
A rescue attempt of Romanov Imperial family left Tsar Nicholas, his wife, son, and eldest daughter dead. His three youngest daughters, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia survived. Tatiana, age 21, declared herself empress. Now Tatiana I must make that claim into fact. Isolated in Tosbolsk, Siberia with a small group of loyal supporters, she must survive the Bolshevik counterattack, unite the anti-Bolshevik factions behind her banner, and drive the Bolsheviks from Russia. A fun alternate history read.
American History
By Andrew Gulliford
Settling the West is often associated with cattle and cattlemen. Overlooked is a second, important stock-raising industry: sheepherding. This award-winning book examines the sheep industry in the Western United States, from its origins in Spanish America through today. While the book’s focus is on Colorado (especially Western Colorado), it also examines other Western sheep-raising regions: New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. A fascinating study that captures something forgotten yet important to the heritage of the West.
History
By Gordon S. Wood
One of the leading scholars on early American history presents a story that can impact every reader, not just American readers. It’s the story of the friendship, fallout, and eventual reconciliation of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of the most important founders of the American republic. This book demonstrates the negative power that politics can have on relationships, but more importantly, how true friendship has the power to rise above personal differences. A necessary lesson for our time.
Classics
By David Crockett
Called “a classic in homespun,” Crockett’s autobiography describes his youth in Tennessee, where the frontier was his teacher; his hunting exploits; his days fighting Indians; and his electioneering and time in Congress. He told this story just a year before he lost his congressional seat and set out for Texas, where he died at the Alamo. This account of life as a pioneer by a genuine American folk hero reveals why Crockett was later immortalized as “the King of the Wild Frontier.”
For Kids
By Daniel Kirk
Sam the Library Mouse and his friend Sarah face the realization that their home in the library’s children’s room is undergoing renovations. Finding refuge in the attic, they use library books and supplies to learn about and construct a new home, considering many architectural styles until they find just the right one. Educational and fun.
