Agreed, great thread! Here are three I just finished:

The Afghanistan Papers by Craig Whitlock. Newly released candid histories/lessons learned interviews from military/political “leaders” throughout 20 year war in AFGH.

The Plague Cycle by Charles Kenny. History of pandemics throughout the ages. Loved the narrative about Napoleon’s army struggling with typhoid during retreat from Russia.

Cheated by Andy Martino. Investigative report on 2017 Astros sign stealing scandal.