Tell me what to read (seriously, I want some responses)

Now that I've finished book #26 for the year I've realized that I need to read a book where I actually learn something.

A biography or event (some call that "history"), I'm open to either.

Here's the thing, I need it to be not super heavy, but informative and enjoyable that I can't put down. I want to learn about someone or something while not having a headache while reading it. I read to get away, not to challenge myself.

In order to give you a better idea of what to suggest, here are my interests:

1. Space Flight
2. Container Shipping (stop laughing)
3. Weather
4. Politicos (I've read bios for Condi Rice and Karen Hughes)
5. Sports and Sports Peoples
6. Other Faiths

And GO...