History can be Interesting (or Horrifying or Fun...)

LibraryCin: Another "disaster" book. In the 1940s, this circus tent caught on fire. O'Nan's book describes a bit of circus history before the fire, describes the fire and people's recollections of it, and looks at the aftermath.

LibraryCin: The sinking of the Titanic.

LibraryCin: Not that far back in history at this point, but this is an amazing account of the shootings at Columbine, the leadup to it, during it, and the aftermath.

LibraryCin: One of the best Jack the Ripper books.

LibraryCin: I've also included this one on my "Books I Would Love to See Everyone Read" list. Amazing detailed account of D-day, written only a few years after WWII. The author interviewed people on all sides who were involved in some way.

LibraryCin: A look at the WWII concentration camp, Auschwitz.

LibraryCin: This book paints a picture of some of the Southern States affected by the Dirty Thirties.

LibraryCin: The Salem Witch trials.

LibraryCin: People were locked inside a factory that was on fire in the early 20th century in New York City.

LibraryCin: An influenza pandemic, that likely started in the U.S. in 1918.

LibraryCin: I had to add in something about Henry VIII. It's been a long time since I read this one, but I remember it being very good.

LibraryCin: Amazing book about the genocide in Rwanda.

LibraryCin: My favourite by Larson. I am quite interested in weather and storms.

LibraryCin: Pretty amazing story of survival.