Brett Favre no doubt was one of the most iconic Football stars. In Gunslinger, readers get to read more about the person off the field along with his achievements on the field.
History
Highest Duty by Chesley B. Sullenberger
The 150 odd passengers aboard the US Airways flight had a miraculous escape as Sullenberger piloted the engine-less plane on to the Hudson river and saved all aboard the plane from a certain death. Highest Duty by Chesley B. Sullenberger shows you the man behind the miracle on Hudson.
Age of Discovery
Age of Discovery is a book we should all read. It not only chronicles the feats of modern science in great detail, but also sheds lights on the different social and economic factors that brought about these discoveries.
Connectography: A Functional Map of Our World
Connectography by Parag Khanna is a treasure trove of information and insights if you want to examine how trade and connections are poised to affect financial health and write new destinies.