imho a nicely researched (and very interesting) read about how it came to be... https://newatlas.com/saturn-v-birth-moon-rocket/
Fascinating read A tribute to the innovative lateral thinking, individual NASA staff employed, to solve problems
These launches were nothing short of breathtaking as I grew up and spent the vast majority of my life 40 miles south of those pads. I worked all of the different rocket types at CCAFS / KSC from 88-99. When they go wrong it is also quite an experience! G
2019 will see the publication of 3 amazing books: JFK a Space Presidency Apollo - Taschen ( by Piers Bizony ) Ultimate Apollo 11 book ( by Bisney & Pickering ) .
Great video on how the Saturn V operates. If you've been to the KSC you'll recognize this. If not, you'll want to go. The video is taken at Marshall.
I've read many books on Apollo. This one is my fav. "Apollo: Race to the moon" by Murray, Charles; Cox, Catherine Bly It tells the story from the Engineering side of things. It's not overly technical. Out of print but easy to find and at most libraries.
Thanks. There's a range of quality of writing in books about the program. Appreciate the tip. Reading the Brinkley book now. Only into the early years but I think I am safe in recommending it. It's less tecnical but does a good job of telling the political and social side of rocket development. It's a bit more nuanced than others I've read.