/r/nonfictionbooks

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A community to discuss and bring to light the best nonfiction books redditors have read.

Welcome to r/nonfictionbooks!

We share one common idea: nonfiction books are awesome - at worst informative, at best, life altering. Please join us in a lively, intellectual, and exciting festival of curiosity.

Post whatever you would like concerning nonfiction books, from a review of a good read to articles concerning about the genre's finest writers (I'm looking at you John McPhee).

This sub is in need of massive growth: it has so much potential. Let's get it going!

Oh, and please check out our friends over at r/nonfictionbookclub

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What is the most mind blowing NF book you ever read?

5 Comments
2024/11/10
21:49 UTC

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What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

24 Comments
2024/11/10
10:00 UTC

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What kind of book is this?

0 Comments
2024/11/09
17:51 UTC

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Fun Fact Friday

Hello everyone!

We all enjoy reading non-fiction books and learning some fun and/or interesting facts along the way. So what fun or interesting facts did you learn from your reading this week? We would love to know! And please mention the book you learned it from!)

  • The /r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
0 Comments
2024/11/08
17:00 UTC

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Knowledge goes down the memory hole

When I get a chance to read, I almost exclusively read non-fiction, and I write historical non-fiction on a regular basis (which requires a lot of research, ie reading). A smart friend of mine, after reading my stuff, once asked me why I never bring up any of the subjects I write about or any of the books I'm reading in everyday conversation. I didn't have a good answer.

I suppose I find that, no matter which of the two activities I'm doing, I have to enjoy it while I'm doing it because afterwards it's like it never existed. That said, I'm not saying I remember nothing of what I write or read, rather I can only recall the general idea, or bits and pieces. What I'd prefer is to be able to argue my point in a conversation, which requires remembering a lot more of what I come across.

Are some people just like this or am I just doing it wrong (a post I found while writing this)?

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2024/11/08
08:59 UTC

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Books on the Medici and Borgia Family Recommendation

I see a lot about these families dramatized in media and historical fiction. Im interested in knowing more-their real impact and the facts. I have checked into various books, and there is a lot out there. So, i'm interested to know what others would suggest I start with.

8 Comments
2024/11/07
18:27 UTC

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What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

24 Comments
2024/11/03
10:00 UTC

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Biographies you couldn't finish?

I really wanted to read Pageboy by Elliot Page. I made it a whole 50% through.....and it was SO depressing, I just couldn't bear the rest.

Any (auto) biographies you really wanted to read, but just couldn't do it?

2 Comments
2024/11/03
00:50 UTC

3

Fun Fact Friday

Hello everyone!

We all enjoy reading non-fiction books and learning some fun and/or interesting facts along the way. So what fun or interesting facts did you learn from your reading this week? We would love to know! And please mention the book you learned it from!)

  • The /r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
2 Comments
2024/11/01
17:00 UTC

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Favorite Books about the Age of Enlightenment

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?

  • The  Mod Team
0 Comments
2024/10/30
14:01 UTC

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Book recommendations for the history of the Balkans?

4 Comments
2024/10/29
14:06 UTC

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Looking for a book about data density (??)

I don't know how to put it exactly, but about the idea of their being more things (of things of things, etc). So, for instance take the idea of the list of components of a horse, carriage, and a car. The complexity of making an abacus vs a supercomputer. More data being created every day, works of art (again with the complexity of telling a story, putting on a play, and making a movie), etc.

Anyone have an idea of a book about something like that?

4 Comments
2024/10/28
00:54 UTC

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What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

27 Comments
2024/10/27
10:00 UTC

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Looking for socio, economic, political books

Hello,

Could you please suggest a book(s) for me to give my husband as s present, based on the books he has previously read.

This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: A True Story - Nicole Perlroth

The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources - Javier Blas and Jack Farchy

Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics - Tim Marshall

Outliers: The story of Success - Malcolm Gladwell

The tipping point : Malcolm Gladwell

Thank you!

4 Comments
2024/10/26
18:58 UTC

4

Fun Fact Friday

Hello everyone!

We all enjoy reading non-fiction books and learning some fun and/or interesting facts along the way. So what fun or interesting facts did you learn from your reading this week? We would love to know! And please mention the book you learned it from!)

  • The /r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
0 Comments
2024/10/25
16:00 UTC

4

Pregnancy and Childbirth History books?

Anyone have any recommendations? The more the merrier!

3 Comments
2024/10/23
18:15 UTC

7

Favorite Books about the Philippines

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?

  • The  Mod Team
4 Comments
2024/10/23
13:01 UTC

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What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

40 Comments
2024/10/20
09:00 UTC

3

Fun Fact Friday

Hello everyone!

We all enjoy reading non-fiction books and learning some fun and/or interesting facts along the way. So what fun or interesting facts did you learn from your reading this week? We would love to know! And please mention the book you learned it from!)

  • The /r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
0 Comments
2024/10/18
16:00 UTC

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Favorite Books about Addiction

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?

  • The  Mod Team
10 Comments
2024/10/16
13:01 UTC

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recommendations on science books? (any science!)

i am turning 15 but my reading age is quite advanced if that helps!!

16 Comments
2024/10/15
20:15 UTC

7

What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

16 Comments
2024/10/13
09:00 UTC

1

Fun Fact Friday

Hello everyone!

We all enjoy reading non-fiction books and learning some fun and/or interesting facts along the way. So what fun or interesting facts did you learn from your reading this week? We would love to know! And please mention the book you learned it from!)

  • The /r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
1 Comment
2024/10/11
16:00 UTC

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Does anyone use writing to aid comprehension?

I am wondering if anyone uses writing as a tool to aid their comprehension of the nonfiction they read. This is obviously something that is encouraged in schools but does anyone have any tips/techniques for use outside of a school setting where there is no-one to, eg, set an essay question. Obviously note-taking is one form of writing but i feel this has limited usefulness. Appreciate any thoughts on this.

1 Comment
2024/10/11
11:46 UTC

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Favorite Books about Art

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?

  • The  Mod Team
9 Comments
2024/10/09
13:01 UTC

9

What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

12 Comments
2024/10/06
09:00 UTC

2

Fun Fact Friday

Hello everyone!

We all enjoy reading non-fiction books and learning some fun and/or interesting facts along the way. So what fun or interesting facts did you learn from your reading this week? We would love to know! And please mention the book you learned it from!)

  • The /r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
2 Comments
2024/10/04
16:00 UTC

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recommendations?

I just finished reading “The Trading Game” by Gary Stevenson. Does anyone have recommendations for similar books?

4 Comments
2024/10/02
13:27 UTC

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What Books Are You Reading This Week?

Hi everyone!

We would love to know what you are currently reading or have recently finished reading. What do you think of it (so far)?

Should we check it out? Why or why not?

38 Comments
2024/09/29
09:00 UTC

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Seeking a non-fiction bookclub

I’m looking for nonfiction book clubs that focus on society and politics. I really enjoy books published by Verso, as an example. Does anyone have recommendations for active book clubs or communities for that?

2 Comments
2024/09/29
06:22 UTC

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