10 Must-Read Novels About The 1918 Pandemic
- BOOK LISTS, BOOKS & HISTORY
- September 22, 2022
Cleopatra: beautiful, powerful, legendary. She was also the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Learn all there is to know about the woman who ruled Ancient Egypt as well as gain insights about her sacred animal companion—the cat—with these 5 informative and imaginative books about Cleopatra. 1. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff “Her
READ MOREThese 7 books about the power of women united prove the advantage of female friendships and support groups for professional women breaking the glass ceiling. 1. The Group by Mary McCarthy “Mary McCarthy’s most celebrated novel follows the lives of eight Vassar graduates, known simply to their classmates as the group. An eclectic mix of
READ MOREOnce known as “shell shock” and “combat neurosis”, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) afflicts 3.5 percent of American adults and develops after a person is exposed to a traumatic situation such as warfare. These 5 must-read novels explore PTSD through fiction. 1. The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson “For the past five years,
READ MOREThe Vietnam War occurred between 1955 and 1975 and killed almost 4 million people including 58,220 U.S. service members. These 10 nonfiction and fiction books about the Vietnam War define the conflict and explore the lives of those who were impacted by it. 1. Dereliction of Duty by H.R. McMaster “McMaster’s only book, Dereliction of
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