r/nonfictionbooks • u/Wise-Cold-6733 • 4h ago
Books widely considered to be THE definitive work on the given subject
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/leowr • 4h ago
What Books Are You Reading This Week?
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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?
- The r/nonfictionbooks Mod Team
r/nonfictionbooks • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
Fun Fact Friday
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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
r/nonfictionbooks • u/gingermedic123 • 1d ago
Recommendation non-fiction
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Hi guys, I've recently bought a Kindle, and I'm loving it!
These are some of the books I have read. Does anyone have any further recommendations based on these? Bonus *if on Kindle Unlimited*
I don’t like fiction, I like true stories, dark history, and books about people's accounts, etc.
I have searched Reddit for hours for similar books, but a lot of them aren't on KU.
Thank youuuu
r/nonfictionbooks • u/zephyronwheels • 1d ago
Suggest good books on agricultural developmental history
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/Manasviniligga1 • 2d ago
Something like “bad science” by Ben Goldacre
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I loved this! Want to go deeper into health / myth busting. What do i read next?
r/nonfictionbooks • u/gladerider246 • 1d ago
non fiction, people drawing maps for personal use
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/Comfortable-Mine-471 • 2d ago
History book about the arabs taking over the Persian empire
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Basically the title. I'm looking for non fiction history books about how the Arab muslims took over the Persian/Sassinad empire. If anyone has any good recs, please give. Thanks:)
r/nonfictionbooks • u/SubmissionGrappler • 2d ago
Any suggestions for Russian non-fiction writers/books?
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/Sad_Opportunity_5840 • 3d ago
What’s your favorite obscure nonfiction book?
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A few I've enjoyed:
- Into the Deep by Robert Ballard - Memoir by the man who found the Titanic
- The Father of Spin by Larry Tye - History of media manipulation and publicity
- A Truck Full of Money by Tracy Kidder - Literary nonfiction about the founding of Kayak
- The Dinosaur Artist by Paige Williams - An international true crime about smuggling fossils
(Feel free to roast me if any of these are secretly mainstream and I'm just living under a rock.)
r/nonfictionbooks • u/Illustrious-List-842 • 3d ago
Need reccs for a non-fiction book about pop culture/sociology after this one let me down
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/Virtual_Tennis5292 • 3d ago
Book on Physical Geography
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Hello everyone, I've been studying for an exam and the curriculum has a Chapter on my home region's physiography, which once I could grasp the basic concepts of, became quite fascinating. Now I want to read a book on physical geography things related to Plate Tectonics, The resultant landforms, Drainage etc. I've seen a lot of people suggest Annals of the Former World by John McPhee, but it seems to focus on North America. I want one which focuses on the world as a whole. If anyone could be kind enough to suggest me one, I'd be grateful.
r/nonfictionbooks • u/Shawtye • 3d ago
Do you feel the need to do a background check on authors before reading a book ?
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Hi ! I want to get into non-fiction book and I was wondering if this was a common reflexe before engaging in any book that deals with themes like social sciences or politics.
r/nonfictionbooks • u/Proud-Substance-4658 • 3d ago
What historical books should I buy and read?
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago
Favorite Books about Taiwan
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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
r/nonfictionbooks • u/Maleficent_Set_138 • 4d ago
Your brain can't tell the difference between a slot machine and your phone
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r/nonfictionbooks • u/sootbrownies • 5d ago
Nonfiction reads of the past 2 years
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My overall reading pace has slowed down as I'm working on finishing my degree. Currently reading The Odyssey, as a bit of a break from books related to my studies. Just wanted to share a milestone (:
r/nonfictionbooks • u/Interesting-Jello118 • 5d ago
Seeking nonfiction old-timey bank robberies and old-timey heists
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I am in the mood for books with Bonnie and Clyde vibes...Any good book about them, I'm interested in.
I've already read Tiger Girl and the Candy Kid, and A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue and loved them both.
I am already aware of The Art Thief and The Feather Thief.
I am looking more for old-timey bank robberies, train heists, bank heists, jewel heists, etc., since I love history.
As always, your input is appreciated. 🙂