From an accessible history of design to a facsimile of a super rare architecture magazine, these are the books we loved this year.

Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

Finally, in this puzzle from May 27, every Across answer in this puzzle is thematic. It took the most time to make of any ...