
Today in history: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling turns 50
She's best known as the author of Harry Potter, which has achieved worldwide reknown, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.

"Race to Revolution" a must-read on U.S.-Cuba history
"Race To Revolution: The United States And Cuba During Slavery And Jim Crow" should be read especially now, as relations are renewed with Cuba.

Today in history: Ernest Hemingway is born
Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 - July 2, 1961) was one of America's most popular authors.

"JFK and the Unspeakable" is "convincing portrait" of Kennedy
This is the only book on the assassination recommended by the Kennedy family.

