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Inauguration Day is the perfect time to reflect on Presidents past and present and so we’re revisiting a post from November 4, 2016.

It’s been a quite a week in these here parts, what with our (Chicago’s) World Series victory and all. We now turn our attention to the election! We’ve collected titles for adults (some quirky, some not) and kids who are curious about presidents, election history, and our nation’s capital. You will be well prepared for your next round of trivia with these reads!

For Adults:

The Carnival Campaign by Ronald G. Shafer 

Pop Quiz: The Thank-God-it’s-Almost Over Presidential Election Quiz (TIME.com)

Abe & Fido by Matthew Algeo

Excerpt: Honest Abe’s Secret Passion (mentalfloss.com)

January 1973 by James Robenalt

Review: “Offers a keen reminder of the man’s near-madness and (be it conceded) political genius.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure by Matthew Algeo

Review: “Utterly likeable” (Washington Post)

The President is a Sick Man by Matthew Algeo

Listen: “A Yacht, A Mustache: How a President Hid His Tumor”  (NPR’s Morning Edition)

Every Day Is Election Day by Rebecca Sive

Read: “20 Political Books Every Woman Should Read” (Cosmopolitan.com)

For Kids: