10 Best historical books like How to Read a Suit: A Guide to Changing Men’s Fashion from the 17th to the 20th Century by Lydia Edwards

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How to Read a Suit: A Guide to Changing Men’s Fashion from the 17th to the 20th Century

By: Lydia Edwards

4.33

Format: 232 pages, Paperback

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhib…

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1. How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids

By: Thomas C. Foster

3.68

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

The go-to bestselling guide to help young people navigate from a middle school book report to Engli… read more

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  • nonfiction
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2. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

By: Mary Beard

3.59

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

New York TimesBestseller * National Book Critics Circle Finalist * Wall Street JournalBest Books of… read more

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  • historical
  • nonfiction
  • history
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3. The Indigo Girl

By: Natasha Boyd

3.94

Format: None pages, Hardcover

An incredible story of dangerous and hidden friendships, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice. The yea… read more

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  • historical
Cover of Monstrous Regiment (Discworld, #31; Industrial Revolution, #3) by Terry Pratchett

4. Monstrous Regiment (Discworld, #31; Industrial Revolution, #3)

By: Terry Pratchett

4.12

Format: None pages, Paperback

Polly Perks joins the Discworld army to find her brother Paul. "Ozzer" cuts off blonde braids, dons… read more

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5. Witches Abroad (Discworld, #12; Witches #3)

By: Terry Pratchett

3.47

Format: 185 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Be careful what you wish for... Once upon a time there was a fairy godmother named Desiderata who h… read more

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6. Night Watch (Discworld, #29; City Watch, #6)

By: Terry Pratchett

4.00

Format: 64 pages,

'Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come round again. That's why they're called revol… read more

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7. The Cloud Roads (Books of the Raksura, #1)

By: Martha Wells

3.97

Format: 278 pages, Paperback

Moon has spent his life hiding what he is — a shape-shifter able to transform himself into a winged… read more

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8. The Glass Menagerie

By: Tennessee Williams

4.90

Format: None pages, Paperback

The story of a mother, her son and daughter, and her daughter's suitor that brings to life human be… read more

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9. Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Film, the Art, the Vision

By: Tim Burton , Frank T. Thompson

3.37

Format: 204 pages, Paperback

On-screen, Jack Skellington leaps with joy, singing with wonder at his discovery of Christmas Town.… read more

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10. The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World

By: Riley Black

3.95

Format: 287 pages, Hardcover

Winner of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books! "This is top-drawer science writi… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • history
"That's the goal of paleontology, after all - to start with the offerings of death and work back towards life."

-Riley Black, The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World

"It's an extension of how we often cope in the wake of our own personal traumas, remembering the wounds as we struggle to see the growth stimulated by terrible events. Resilience has no meaning withou…"

-Riley Black, The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World

"In time, extinction comes for all species. Some leave descendants. Others do not. Beautiful as the image is, there is no tree of life. The shape of biodiversity is more like a chaotic blanket, indivi…"

-Riley Black, The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World

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11. The Murder of Mr. Wickham (Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, #1)

By: Claudia Gray

3.69

Format: 386 pages, Paperback

A summer house party turns into a whodunit when Mr. Wickham, one of literature’s most notorious vil… read more

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  • historical
"What I believed Willoughby to be, you truly are."

-Claudia Gray, The Murder of Mr. Wickham (Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, #1)

"What a relief - he was referring only to the murder."

-Claudia Gray, The Murder of Mr. Wickham (Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, #1)

"How unfortunate for public morals that being unladylike feels so... exciting."

-Claudia Gray, The Murder of Mr. Wickham (Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, #1)

"Doing what is right may be painful to us," she said, "but doing what is painful to others is rarely right."

-Claudia Gray, The Murder of Mr. Wickham (Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, #1)

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12. Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

By: Maureen Johnson

4.01

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

Thinking of a foray to a quaint English village? You'll think twice after reading this tongue-in-ch… read more

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  • nonfiction
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13. Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

By: Cal Newport

3.73

Format: 244 pages, Hardcover

Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obsess over quality. From the New York Times bestsellin… read more

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  • nonfiction
"What are we really doing here?"

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

"Wouldn’t it be nice to have a job like that where you didn’t have to worry about being productive?"

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

"The world of cognitive work lacks coherent ideas about how our efforts should be organized and measured."

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

"The pandemic didn’t introduce this trend so much as push its worst excesses beyond the threshold of tolerability."

-Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

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14. Crook Manifesto (Ray Carney, #2)

By: Colson Whitehead

3.88

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Colson Whitehead continues his Harlem saga in a novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy … read more

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  • historical
"Misery is a money pit."

-Colson Whitehead, Crook Manifesto (Ray Carney, #2)

"Step away entirely or you haven't stepped away at all."

-Colson Whitehead, Crook Manifesto (Ray Carney, #2)

"White cops did as they pleased. Crooked white cops? Untouchable."

-Colson Whitehead, Crook Manifesto (Ray Carney, #2)

"Simpler than conspiracy was Carney's take: In general, people were terrible."

-Colson Whitehead, Crook Manifesto (Ray Carney, #2)

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15. Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins―From Spices to Vices

By: Noah Whiteman

3.73

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

An evolutionary biologist tells the story of nature’s toxins and why we are attracted—and addicted—… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • history
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16. All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

By: Mel Brooks

4.24

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, a… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • history
"I didn’t realize it but I might have created the first cell phone. Had I patented it, I probably would have made so much money that I wouldn’t have had to write this book."

-Mel Brooks, All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

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17. Murder at Midnight (Lily Adler Mystery, #4)

By: Katharine Schellman

3.98

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

When a body is found shot to death after an unexpected snowstorm, Lily Adler quickly realizes that … read more

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  • historical
Cover of An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire (Ladies Most Scandalous, #2) by Manda Collins

18. An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire (Ladies Most Scandalous, #2)

By: Manda Collins

3.65

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Former lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestse… read more

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  • historical
"I have no wish to curb your freedoms, Lady Wrackham,’ he said with all sincerity. ‘Only to share some of your adventures.’ Her independence was one of the things he liked best about her. She wasn’t a…"

-Manda Collins, An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire (Ladies Most Scandalous, #2)

"Val leaned forward and dipped his head, looking her in the eye. ‘You are my family now. Or you will be soon. As a duke, my father is used to having his own way in all things. He wouldn’t have respect…"

-Manda Collins, An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire (Ladies Most Scandalous, #2)

"Some gentlemen are not afraid of an assertive lady,’ Flora said mildly. ‘I should have thought a duke who commands multiple estates and armies of staff would not balk at a woman who knows her own min…"

-Manda Collins, An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire (Ladies Most Scandalous, #2)

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19. We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops and Corruption in an American City

By: Justin Fenton

4.26

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Baltimore, 2015. Riots were erupting across the city as citizens demanded justice for Freddie Gray,… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema by Lindy West

20. Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema

By: Lindy West

3.90

Format: 243 pages, Hardcover

**Your Favorite Movies, Re-Watched** New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author Lindy… read more

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  • nonfiction
"We’re going to make a fortune with this place,"

-Lindy West, Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema

"Which, to be clear, I support. I was twenty-one in 2003, and tasteless shit isn’t just IN my blood, IT IS MY BLOOD. I crave excess!"

-Lindy West, Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema

"From this point on, Edward is just constantly staring at Bella around corners and peeking at her from under manholes and disguising himself as a potted plant so he can watch her pee. Heads up: your c…"

-Lindy West, Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema

"Chris Tucker gives Jackie Chan his LAPD ID and tells him to pretend to be LAPD if anything goes sideways in the Foo Chow restaurant. Jackie Chan looks at the ID with Chris Tucker’s picture on it and …"

-Lindy West, Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema

Cover of Death at the Manor (Lily Adler Mystery, #3) by Katharine Schellman

21. Death at the Manor (Lily Adler Mystery, #3)

By: Katharine Schellman

3.81

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Regency widow Lily Adler is looking forward to spending the autumn away from the social whirl of Lo… read more

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  • historical
Cover of Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life by Niki Brantmark

22. Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life

By: Niki Brantmark

3.56

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom – meaning ‘just enough’. At its … read more

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  • nonfiction
"Experts tout many positive reasons to save money, including being able to afford things like a home, car or holiday, becoming financially independent and being prepared for unforeseen expenses or eme…"

-Niki Brantmark, Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life

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23. Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Volume 1) (Hidden Languages)

By: Jessica Roux

4.54

Format: 213 pages, Hardcover

A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes by Bernadette Banner

24. Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

By: Bernadette Banner

4.49

Format: 200 pages, Paperback

New York Times Bestseller Learn the Historically Proven Stitches Every Seamster Needs with Beloved… read more

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  • fashion
  • fashion history
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes by Kate Strasdin

25. The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes

By: Kate Strasdin

4.02

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - to… read more

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  • history
  • historical
  • fashion history
  • costume history
  • nonfiction
  • fashion
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26. Kingdom of Needle and Bone

By: Mira Grant

3.87

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

We live in an age of wonders. Modern medicine has conquered or contained many of the diseases th… read more

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27. A Short History of Drunkenness

By: Mark Forsyth

3.97

Format: 248 pages, Hardcover

Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every … read more

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  • historical
  • nonfiction
  • history
"Anyway, they invented civilization and it's been downhill ever since."

-Mark Forsyth, A Short History of Drunkenness

"Había un proverbio sumerio que decía "Él es temeroso, como un hombre que no conoce la cerveza" y otro, todavía más revelador, que decía "No conocer la cerveza no es normal"."

-Mark Forsyth, A Short History of Drunkenness

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28. Jewish Futures: Science Fiction from the World's Oldest Diaspora

By: Michael A. Burstein

3.70

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Jewish extraterrestrials? Brisket-eating zombies? Baby robot golems? The first Jewish diaspora beg… read more

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29. Death at Morning House

By: Maureen Johnson

3.89

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious books, Maureen Johnson, comes a new stand-alone YA… read more

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30. How to Read a Suit: A Guide to Changing Men’s Fashion from the 17th to the 20th Century

By: Lydia Edwards

4.33

Format: 232 pages, Paperback

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhib… read more

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  • history
  • historical
  • fashion history
  • costume history
  • nonfiction
  • fashion
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31. My Hero Academia - Ultra Analysis

By: Kohei Horikoshi

4.29

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Lungo la strada per diventare Heroes, Deku e compagni hanno incontrato tanti amici, studenti che co… read more

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10 Best history books like How to Read a Suit: A Guide to Changing Men’s Fashion from the 17th to the 20th Century by Lydia Edwards

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Mary Beard

3.59

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Riley Black

3.95

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Noah Whiteman

3.73

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Mel Brooks

4.24

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Deanna Raybourn

4.19

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Kate Belli

3.84

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Dianne Freeman

4.07

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