Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 2000 | Elizabeth Mitchell | Buy |
| 2 | Three Strides Before the Wire | 2002 | Elizabeth Mitchell | Buy |
| 3 | Lady with a Past | 2011 | Elizabeth Mitchell | N/A |
| 4 | The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin | 2011 | Elizabeth Mitchell | Buy |
| 5 | The Fire Horse | 2012 | Elizabeth Mitchell | Buy |
| 6 | Liberty’s Torch | 2014 | Elizabeth Mitchell | Buy |
| 7 | Lincoln’s Lie | 2020 | Elizabeth Mitchell | Buy |
Elizabeth Mitchell’s seven non-fiction books cover a range of American subjects with a common thread of uncovering stories that deserve more attention. W (2000) captured George W. Bush at a pivotal moment, while Three Strides Before the Wire (2002) immersed readers in thoroughbred racing culture. Lady with a Past and The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin (both 2011) recovered the stories of remarkable women from earlier eras.
The Fire Horse (2012) and Liberty’s Torch (2014) explored American ambition through specific historical episodes, and Lincoln’s Lie (2020) took on one of American history’s most studied figures from an unexpected angle. Mitchell’s consistent strength is finding the narrative pulse within historical research.