In The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen fictional universe, the Titan serves as the Titanic 's fictional counterpart. What’s it about: Curious George Calder has been wandering all over the Titanic with his little sister, Phoebe. But one fateful night he slips away and winds up in the first class section where he hears a deafening noise that causes the entire boat to shake. The philosopher, mathematician, astronomer and poet lived in what is now Iran, between 1048 and 1131. His achievements included creating the most precise solar calendar of the time but long after his death he would become more famous for his poetry, written in four-line verses known as quatrains

Constructed as a masterful retelling of the events that took place on the fateful night of 15th April 1912, “On A Sea of Glass” provides a wealth of information for avid researchers. Often cited as one of the most accurate books on the subject, it is frequently used as a research tool and educational guide in schools and other institutions. What’s it about: Working covertly with the US government, Dirk Pitt must uncover the secrets of the Titanic before they fall into the wrong hands. Just one problem – it’s still buried 12,600 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

What’s it about: The Watch That Ends the Night tells the stories of Titanic survivors through the medium of poetry. My passion for historical adventure and Texas history stems from my heritage: I’m a native Texan related to one of the Alamo defenders. My great-great-great-great-great-granduncle, Isaac Millsaps, was one of the Immortal 32, the reinforcements from Gonzales who answered William Barret Travis's call for help, rode to San Antonio, and died in the Alamo on March 6, 1836. My relationship with words began in elementary school, where I read Beowulf and Dracula by the time I was 10 years old (probably explains a lot about me). I began writing for newspapers in 1975 and have been writing professionally ever since. What sets this book about the Titanic apart? Considered to be the Titanic bible, A Night to Remember is easily the most famous Titanic book, and for good reason. Walter Lord studied the Titanic for years, and heard as many stories of Titanic survivors and victims as he could, diligently recording harrowing tales of loss. What resulted is one of the best books about the Titanic ever written. The A Night to Remember book (because there’s also a film based on the book), has been used as a reference point for many other Titanic film adaptations, and by other Titanic historians since its first publication in 1955.

Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuth What sets this book about the Titanic apart? Ward’s Titanic guide is accessible, and covers the tragedy from start to finish so no prior knowledge is required. It’s also laid out so that you can easily skip around if you’re more interested in one aspect than another. This reads more like a history book versus narrative non-fiction, which definitely works better for some when reading about historical events, and helpfully highlights important or interesting facts. Who will enjoy this book: Lovecraft stans, Jaws fans and horror clans will enjoy a fresh take on one of history’s most famous tragedies.Based largely on the discovery and subsequent exploration that took place around the sunken ship, the book makes use of accurate details recorded by the author. Including detailed analysis of what really took place during the final hours of the doomed ship, written records have been provided to give the reader a clear idea. Why it’s one of the best Titanic books for kids: Let’s be honest, some kids just don’t like reading anything but “picture books”. So I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 serves as not only a potential gateway for other books about the Titanic, but can potentially get kids into history by making it more fun. I have been thinking a lot about what feminism means for me. In this interview, I said, "I wish more authors would write about strong women, beyond the strength and importance of motherhood, but not just emulating traditional male behavior." I feel that this is the kind of strong woman I am, as a woman forging a non-traditional path in mathematics. I have been on something of a mission to find books like this, and particularly ones written by women. I find such books frustratingly rare, so I wanted to recommend a few that I have found. There is more to being a woman than falling in love and having children. This book is written by Robert Ballard and is illustrated by Ken Marschall. It features dozens of meticulously accurate and full-color paintings and includes a fold-out illustration of the entirety of Titanic. Ballard offers his wealth of information about how a ship regarded as ‘practically unsinkable’ sank on April 15, 1912. This led to the creation of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) two years after the sinking.