In this episode, we discuss our top 5 recommendations for readers who want to get into history but don't know where to start. We've got you covered.

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Well folks, we’ve made it through 25% of 2025—somehow. In this episode, we’re breaking down all 23 books we've read so far this year: the hits, the misses, and everything in between. We’ll talk about our reading goals, what’s surprised us, and what we’re excited to dive into next.

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Get ready, folks—we are about to start cooking with that non-fiction grease. We’ve been on a serious history kick lately, and we’re diving into a brand-new series all about World War I. But before we start breaking down the war itself, we wanted to put together a video covering the best books on the Great War. We’ve organized our recommendations into categories based on what each book focuses on—so whether you're into military strategy, political intrigue, or the human side of the trenches, we’ve got you covered.

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The files have been released.... In today's episode, we chat about President John F. Kennedy. Recently, the Trump administration has released the Kennedy assassination files, resurging JFK's wild death back into the spotlight. We will go over some books we recommend on different subjects involving JFK.

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In this episode of ILBR, we dive into Stephen Graham Jones’ newest novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. This one had a lot to unpack—a historical setting, Native American resistance, early 1900s Montana, and… yeah, vampires. Nothing like combining real-life colonial horror with some literal bloodsucking monsters, right? We keep things spoiler-free for the first half, then dig into all the wild twists and deeper themes in the second half. Let us know in the comments if The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is on your TBR—or if you’ve already read it, did that twist at the end hit for you? Or were you just left saying, “Yikes…” like we were?

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In this episode, we're diving into Dan Simmons' Hyperion—a book we 100% judged by its cover and were completely unprepared for. What we thought would be standard sci-fi turned out to be 6 short stories packed into a space setting.

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In this episode, we break down the massive universe of Warhammer 40k. Jesse shares his first impressions after reading Horus Rising, the entry point into the legendary Horus Heresy series. With over 60 books and decades of lore behind it, we ask the big question: Is Warhammer 40k real literature—or just pulp sci-fi with cool armor? Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned fan of the Emperor, this deep dive explores whether the books are worth your time.

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In this video, we take a look at Jon Meacham's 'American Lion.' This book breaks down Andrew Jackson and his time as President. We learned a lot from this book and wanted to share that knowledge with you kind folk. Jackson was a flawed man but one that still deserves remembering for many reasons. Tune in to see what we think those reasons are.

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What a year 1923 was for the Weimar Republic. From impossible reparations to French occupations, to communist and fascist revolts, to hyperinflation, 1923 wore down Germans entirely. In this video, Andrew breaks down Volker Ullrich's book, Germany 1923: Hyperinflation, Hitler's Putsch, and Democracy in crisis. This was Andrew's first deep dive into how the Nazis were able to rise to power in Germany. This book was highly informative and helps paint a real picture of how bad events were in Germany post WW1.

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The boys have finally completed the First Law trilogy and today we discuss it in all its glory. Tune in to see what we thought and find out if you should read this trilogy if you haven’t already.

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