Best U.S. History Books of 2022

by Catherine Ceniza Choy

An empathetic and detailed recounting of Asian American histories rarely found in textbooks. Full review >

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by Garrett M. Graff

Now the best and fullest account of the Watergate crisis, one unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon. Full review >

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by RJ Young

An arresting account of Black ambition and endurance from an important new voice in narrative nonfiction. Full review >

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by H.W. Brands

An excellent, well-written study—like most of the author’s books, a welcome addition to the literature of westward expansion. Full review >

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by Michael Kazin

This should be today’s go-to book on its subject. Full review >

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by Pekka Hämäläinen

An essential work of Indigenous studies that calls for rethinking North American history generally. Full review >

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by Adam Hochschild

A riveting, resonant account of the fragility of freedom in one of many shameful periods in U.S. history. Full review >

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by Imani Perry

A graceful, finely crafted examination of America’s racial, cultural, and political identity. Perry always delivers. Full review >

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by Lillian Faderman

An intelligently provocative, vital reading experience. Full review >

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by Chuck Klosterman

A fascinating examination of a period still remembered by most, refreshingly free of unnecessary mythmaking. Full review >

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by Buzz Bissinger

College football and World War II: not an obvious combination, but Bissinger handles it brilliantly. Full review >

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