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David Grann

The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon

If you enjoyed the adventurous spirit and historical detail of 'Skeletons on the Zahara', you'll love 'The Lost City of Z'. This thrilling narrative nonfiction follows the real-life explorer Percy Fawcett into the uncharted depths of the Amazon jungle, as he searches for an ancient lost city. Grann's storytelling is just as gripping as King's, and the immersive, vividly described setting will transport you to another time and place.

Nathaniel Philbrick

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

Fans of 'Skeletons on the Zahara' will appreciate the harrowing survival story and high seas adventure in 'In the Heart of the Sea'. This National Book Award winner tells the true tale of the whaleship Essex, sunk by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean in 1820. The crew's desperate fight for survival, including their 90-day journey in three small boats, is a testament to human endurance and the power of the natural world.

Alfred Lansing

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

For readers who enjoyed the survival elements of 'Skeletons on the Zahara', 'Endurance' is a must-read. This gripping account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition is a testament to human perseverance and leadership. Stranded in the Antarctic ice for nearly two years, Shackleton and his crew faced unimaginable hardships, including freezing temperatures, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of death. Lansing's masterful storytelling brings this incredible journey to life.

Candice Millard

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey

Readers who enjoyed the sense of adventure and exploration in 'Skeletons on the Zahara' will find much to love in 'The River of Doubt'. This thrilling account of Theodore Roosevelt's 1914 expedition down an uncharted tributary of the Amazon tells the story of a dangerous and daring journey, as Roosevelt and his team faced treacherous rapids, deadly wildlife, and the constant threat of starvation. Millard's vivid prose and meticulous research bring this incredible adventure to life.

David McCullough

The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914

If you were fascinated by the logistical challenges and historical context of 'Skeletons on the Zahara', you'll enjoy 'The Path Between the Seas'. This Pulitzer Prize-winning epic tells the story of the creation of the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. McCullough's meticulous research and vivid prose bring to life the incredible challenges faced by the workers, engineers, and politicians who made the canal a reality.

Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West

Readers who enjoyed the sense of adventure and exploration in 'Skeletons on the Zahara' will find much to love in 'Undaunted Courage'. This sweeping narrative tells the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition, one of the most epic journeys in American history. Ambrose's vivid prose and deep research bring to life the incredible challenges faced by Lewis, Clark, and their team as they explored the American West.

Simon Winchester

Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded

Readers who enjoyed the vividly described setting and natural world elements of 'Skeletons on the Zahara' will find much to love in 'Krakatoa'. This gripping account of the 1883 eruption of the Krakatoa volcano tells the story of a cataclysmic event, as the volcano exploded with the force of a thousand atomic bombs, unleashing tsunamis and volcanic ash that circled the globe. Winchester's vivid prose and deep research bring to life the incredible power of the natural world.

Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

If you were drawn to the historical detail and epic scope of 'Skeletons on the Zahara', you'll enjoy 'The Warmth of Other Suns'. This sweeping narrative tells the story of the Great Migration, the largest internal movement of people in American history. Wilkerson's vivid prose and deep research bring to life the incredible challenges faced by the six million African Americans who left the South in search of a better life in the North and West.

Elizabeth Kolbert

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

Readers who enjoyed the vividly described natural world elements of 'Skeletons on the Zahara' will find much to love in 'The Sixth Extinction'. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book tells the story of the current mass extinction event, as human activity threatens to wipe out a significant portion of the world's species. Kolbert's vivid prose and deep research bring to life the incredible diversity of the natural world, and the urgent need to protect it.