<human>: What are some of the best books to read about the history of rock and roll?
<bot>: Some of the best books to read about the history of rock and roll include: "The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll" by Jim Miller, "The Story of Rock" by John Swenson, "Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" by James Hunter, "Rock and Roll: An Unruly History" by Robert Hilburn, "The Encyclopedia of Music in the 20th Century" edited by John Washburne, and "The World in Rock: The Essential Listening Companion" by Colin Larkin.