Mutiny on the Bounty

This is genuinely the most extraordinary true story I have ever read. I don't have a long review to give, so go out and read it.

Edit: I returned to improve this because I thought it deserved more than a single-line review.

After a few days, I'm still reflecting on the absurdity of this story; so many remarkable things happen in this saga; each could be a story on its own. One thing I particularly like about this book is how it blends story and narrative with history and information. Not only are you being told about the many actions of these men and women, but you're also learning about 18th-century naval life, the British Empire, the indigenous peoples of Polynesia, and more. Moreover, it's told in a very readable and approachable way.