Non-Fiction
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2000 | Buy |
| Three Strides Before the Wire | 2002 | Buy |
| Lady with a Past | 2011 | N/A |
| The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin | 2011 | Buy |
| The Fire Horse | 2012 | Buy |
| Liberty’s Torch | 2014 | Buy |
| Lincoln’s Lie | 2020 | Buy |
Elizabeth Mitchell writes narrative non-fiction that brings overlooked stories and characters from American history to life. Her debut W (2000) profiled George W. Bush during his first presidential campaign. Subsequent books have ranged widely — Three Strides Before the Wire (2002) dove into the world of horse racing, while The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin (2011) recovered the forgotten story of New York’s first female detective.
The Fire Horse (2012) and Liberty’s Torch (2014) explored different facets of American ambition and innovation, while Lincoln’s Lie (2020) reexamined a controversial episode in Lincoln’s career. Mitchell’s work consistently finds compelling human stories within broader historical narratives, whether her subject is a president, a detective, or a national monument.