On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy made a famous televised speech at Rice University, where he declared that the United States would put a man on the moon before the decade ended. Seven years later, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 became the first men to set foot on the moon, famously making “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Now, on the fiftieth anniversary of that historic day, we celebrate the achievements of NASA, the space race, and the American determinism that brought us to the moon with this collection of non-fiction books.
What makes a book impossible to put down? For fans of mystery and crime fiction, the answer is a good story, plenty of twists, and a mystery that keeps you on your toes. If you fall under this category, or if you’d like to find a book that keeps you guessing, here is a list of thriller and mystery books to appease your inner detective.
Just a few weeks ago, the HBO blockbuster hit Game of Thrones aired its final episode. Over the course of the eighth season, fans attempted to ready themselves for a world where Sunday nights would no longer be spent in Westeros. Regardless of how you feel about the show’s final choices (because we all have a thing or two to say about that finale), you probably are finding yourself looking for the next place to get your epic fantasy fix.
Ah, summer. Whether you’re working on your tan or catching some Z’s, a good book is always a great addition to throw into your beach bag. If you’re looking for something to read as you lounge on the sand, here are some great choices! And if you’re stuck at home this summer, worry not! These books also do well on solid ground!
