The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson "The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson. Besides being a fascinating work of narrative nonfiction, it was also inspiring to read about how society persevered despite the hardships of the Blitz, and how people did their best to maintain a sense of normalcy in a very turbulent time. It definitely gave me some perspective about my own difficulties right now!" — Nicole C. Image Source: amazon.com