On December 7th, 1941 at 7:48am, the Japanese Navy launched an air strike on a United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. In the attack more than 2,400 American servicemen were killed forcing the United States into World War II.
To mark the date, we’re making some recommendations today, if you’d like to know more about this event with books that offer an in-depth look into the day, its personal impact and its place in history.
Celebrity Traitors: A Reading List
August 30, 2026
Celebrity Traitors: A Reading List
The hit TV competition show The Traitors returns with a second series of the Celebrity…
Barack Obama’s Summer Reading List 2026
August 3, 2026
Barack Obama’s Summer Reading List 2026
Every year, former U.S. President Barack Obama shares his reading and music recommendations. 2026’s summer…
Six Recommended Reads: Greek mythology
July 22, 2026
Six Recommended Reads: Greek mythology
Greek myths with their myriad of gods, goddess and mystical creatures have long intrigued, captured…
Black-authored book sales decline, so here are some new books you should add to your reading list
July 4, 2026
Black-authored book sales decline, so here are some new books you should add to your reading list
Sales of books authored by Black writers have reportedly fallen in the first half of…
A queer summer: LGBTQ+ reads to enjoy in the sun
June 25, 2026
A queer summer: LGBTQ+ reads to enjoy in the sun
Reading at the beach, taking your book to the local park, turning pages by the…
Books to read after watching Tip Toe’s devasting finale
June 16, 2026
Books to read after watching Tip Toe’s devasting finale
Russell T Davies’ latest project, Tip Toe aired on Channel 4 this month, and has…