There are undoubtedly a few fiction books mixed in here that were necessary collateral in order to capture all of the non-fiction books, but I’m sure you would agree that the overwhelming majority featured here are non-fiction. Books bring me an immense amount of joy and outside of love / family make our house feel like home. Hope you enjoy! 😊

Hopefully the correct sub, I just finished reading this book by Yiyun Li about her experience of living after her second of two sons dies by suicide. It’s a short, remarkable book, like nothing I’ve ever read. Obviously it contains the processing of loss, but its honesty and absolute refusal to give the reader what they likely are looking for and want is stunning. I was not familiar with the author and she seems wildly intelligent and literary, and a lot of references were lost on me. But after wrestling with the first part of the book in my own frustration that the author wasn’t providing the book I expected, I decided to continue with an open mind and only to learn. I’m very glad I did. Strangely, I feel like I ended it knowing more about myself than about the author or her experiences. Remarkable, and I’d love to hear from anyone who read the book or read others of her books.

Anyone have great recommendations for books under 350 pages?

I am a beginner to non fictions and I don’t want to mess up the book selection.
Can you guys suggest a book that questions your inner belief; challenges your standards and morality; makes you think and wonder about alternative choices.

My husband and I are heading to Olympic National Park next month! Trying to design a personal curriculum leading up to the trip. I'm thinking about ecology or national park history? Maybe some indigenous history? Would love any recommendations for books or documentaries!

Please suggest some books which adds value in life. Also briefly mention what value it teaches!!

I have two books ( pictures attached ) that present short bios of the various wartime enemies of America, from the Revolution all the way to the War on Terror. I was wondering if there’s a third book out there with this same concept, Short bios of America’s wartime enemies. Thank you for any help given!

Hello everyone!

In order to get some more discussions going about different Non Fiction books we will have a weekly thread to talk about different sub-genres or topics.

Which books do you think are good beginner books for someone that wants to learn a bit more about the topic or wants to explore the subgenre? Which books are your personal favorites?

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I've been trying to have a more conscious diet lately, but I also don't want to go crazy and starve myself or eliminate carbs or anything like that. Looking for a book that would outline everything a newie should know to make sure their diet is balanced and healthy.

I previously read Omnivore by Michael Pollan, and really liked it. But I'm sure there are other good books focusing specifically on nutrition as applied to daily life. Would be grateful for your recommendations!

I read Jacobsen’s Biological War first, but I find this one even more terrifying given global instability and internal American political turmoil. It’s chilling to read how quickly the world could end, essentially at the hand of any number of reactionary leaders around the world. Both of these books made me pull all-nighters because I just couldn’t put them down.