Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World | 2018 | MacKenzi Lee | Buy |
| 2 | The History of the World in Fifty Dogs | 2019 | MacKenzi Lee | Buy |
MacKenzi Lee’s non-fiction work grew out of her popular social media presence, where she shared stories of overlooked women from history. Bygone Badass Broads (2018) collects 52 of those profiles into a book that is equal parts history lesson and entertainment. The tone is casual and funny without underselling the accomplishments of the women profiled.
The History of the World in Fifty Dogs (2019) takes a similar approach to a different subject, tracing human history through the stories of notable dogs. Both books reflect Lee’s gift for making history feel immediate and relevant, and they appeal to readers well beyond the YA audience of her fiction.