1969: The Year Everything Changed, Rob Kirkpatrick; Skyhorse Pub.

“Chronicles American music, news, politics, art, publishing, and sports during 1969, from Woodstock to the Manson family and Richard Nixon’s presidency to the gay rights movement.”
Robin’s Note: Kirkpatrick is a free-wheeling writer, and this look at the end of the decade is both far-ranging and not too serious.  He addresses some grim moments (the Zodiac Killer, for example) but also rhapsodizes about the Mets and jazz.  As a journey through the last year of the decade, it’s a strong read, and while it doesn’t cover every aspect, it’s an enjoyable ride through some major historical beats.