Olsson doesn’t set out to prove the game wrong, but he’s not afraid to call out historical mistakes and use those as a launching point for educational purposes

The main goal is to retrace Washington’s footsteps, poke around the edges of history, and find the uncomfortable stories that no one tells.

As entertaining as this book it, it’s also a cautionary tale. People cannot be trusted, insurance and regulations exist for a reason (mostly)

The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin could be considered three books in one. Two biographies and a history of investigative journalism

I especially enjoyed reading about his relationship with General Sherman & Abraham Lincoln. Grant writes in direct and precise language, with a clear narrative

After reading this book, I agree with the author that Grover Cleveland deserves to be better remembers than just a trivia answer

The American Library Association (ALA) was organized on 6 October, 1876 as the “oldest, largest and most influential library association in the world”

James Buchanan is not portrayed as a monster, or bad administrator. He was a very capable, gentleman, excellent lawyer, and active in his community

American Prometheus is an exceptional biography which manages to weave politics, science, and humanity into an engaging story which changed the world we live in

Impeached by David O. Steward explains complex legislative and legal issues in a clear, conscience manner, staying away from legalese or academic language