Independence Day

It’s that time of year again—when we grill out and chill out with family and friends for the Fourth of July. It’s the perfect occasion to celebrate America in all its glory. Do you ever wonder why we celebrate Independence Day? Or perhaps you are planning to host or go to a barbecue. The typical 4th of July BBQ is a day spent with family and friends, eating simple American food, celebrating our country, and lots of red, white, and blue. Whether you are a child or adult, we all look forward to this yearly holiday where we can unwind and enjoy a weekend full of festive activities.

To learn more about Independence Day, or plan your holiday barbecue, we’ve created a list of some terrific books for you to enjoy.

Books for Adults:

·         1776 by David McCullough

·         Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara

·         John Adams by David McCullough

·         The Radicalism of the American Revolution by Gordon S. Wood

·         Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

·         Washington by Ron Chernow

·         American Sphinx by Joseph Ellis

·         Burr by Gore Vidal

·         Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson

·         Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence by Joseph Ellis

·         Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick

Books for Kids:

·         The Story of America’s Birthday by Patricia Pingry

·         Meet Our Flag, Old Glory by April Jones Prince

·         Read, White, and Boom! By Lee Wardlaw

·         Hurray for the Fourth of July by Wendy Watson

·         The First American Flag by Kathy Allen

·         Independence Day by Connor Dayton

·         Betsy Ross by Wil Mara

·         The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence by Judith St. George

·         A is for America: A Patriotic Alphabet Book by Tanya Lee Stone

·         The Songs We Wing: Honoring Our Country by Harriet Wesolowski

BBQ Cookbooks:

·         The Barbecue Bible by Steve Raichlen

·         How to Grill Everything by Mark Bittman

·         The Ultimate Vegan Barbecue Cookbook by Nadine Horn

·         Barbecue Lovers Big Book of BBQ Sauces by Cheryl and Bill Jamison

·         Guy on Fire by Guy Fieri

·         Grill It With Levi by Levi Roots

·         The New Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman

·         Emeril At the Grill by Emeril Lagasse

·         The Ultimate Guide to Grilling by Rick Brown

·         New South Grilling: Fresh and Exciting Recipes from the Third Coast by Robert St. John

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