Abstract
Using data from Goodreads and LibraryThing to find widely read popular history books, this research discovered a significant subject and author gap in what is being read by the general public. 152 books were found to be widely reviewed on these websites with the greater majority of books being on Traditional History topics which are typically about “Great Men,” war, or well-known historical events. Of 101 authors, only eighteen were women and five were BIPOC. This shows a gap in what the public is learning. Librarians and other stakeholders should consider how they can help bridge this gap.
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Presented at ACRL 2025 Conference in Minneapolis on April 4, 2025.