10 Must-Read Books for Your Independence Day Weekend

From Ben Franklin to Taylor Swift, hot dogs to Hollywood, here's what makes America great.

Jul 05, 2025

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Fresh takes on our most familiar history lessons and fascinating dives into cultural favorites: These 10 books go deep on American classics.

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Panio Gianopoulos

Writer & editor. I post non-fiction book lists (The Next Big Idea Club), host live author Q&As (Author Insider), and my own writing. I am not prolific, so you can relax.