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For biography history there is a really great Alexander Hamilton bio that I read last year, can't easily grab it to look at the author, but it should still be in bookstores, it was a huge book. Also, I am fond of Japanese fiction, post-WWII or earlier, Kawabata's the Master of Go might be a good choice. You might try James Calvell, Leon Uris, or James Michener for historical fiction. Best of luck to you.