You might think of genealogy books only as old, dusty tomes sitting high up on a shelf. But the reality is that every year, authors who are passionate about genealogy publish new books useful for family historians of all experience levels.
Here’s a roundup of 16 recent releases that will be of interest to genealogists, organized by subject. This list is by no means exhaustive—we’ve just focused on titles published in the past few years that have relevance to your research.
Note: The figures here are each book’s list price—essentially, the suggested retail price for its print edition. The book may also be available as an ebook or audiobook, or discounted on the author’s or publisher’s website or through sellers such as Amazon <www.amazon.com>.
DNA Test Surprises
The Accidental Archivist
By Angela Bier (Moonshine Cove, $17)
Questions abound when a DNA test indicates a stranger’s birth father is someone in Angie’s family tree—and a priest, no less. Angie is drawn into the mystery, which implicates her great-uncle Ed (a beloved monsignor) and the other
