The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Cons – GOOD

The illustrated table of contents makes browsing the book fun.

This Is How You Lose the Time War – Paperback By El-Mohtar, Amal – VERY GOOD

Grab this activity book if you need something engaging and screen-free.

The Art of War (History and Warfare) – Paperback By Sun Tzu – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is how this novel explores small moments in big ways.

The Art of War (History and Warfare) – Paperback By Sun Tzu – VERY GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is its subtle use of symbolism.

The War I Finally Won – Paperback By Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of fluff—just solid fun.

The War I Finally Won – Paperback By Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker – GOOD

The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.

Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II – Hardcover By Gratz, Alan – GOOD

This cookbook is illustrated with step-by-step photos for each recipe.

Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II – Hardcover By Gratz, Alan – GOOD

This activity book includes connect-the-dots that reveal surprise pictures.

The First World War – Paperback By Keegan, John – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

The First World War – Paperback By Keegan, John – GOOD

This novel is a careful study of how people change over time.