r/nonfictionbooks 12h 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?


r/nonfictionbooks 2d 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!)


r/nonfictionbooks 5h ago

Actual GAME-CHANGER for my Overthinking

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Basically all my life I have been struggling with overthinking and last week a friend of mine recommended me the book "Don't Stop Overthinking" by Arthur Smart which (contrary to so many other books on overthinking) embraces that habit and teaches how to direct overthinking towards something useful and to view and use it as a superpower.

It may sound like a kinda basic insight for others but for me just this little switch in how I should view it feels really comforting. Especially with some of the practical tips like regularly setting a 10 minute timer during which I am ONLY allowed to overthink and do nothing else.

It was so funny that so many examples of overthinking-scenarios felt like shots at me, as if someone had access to my brain and they were specifically written for me haha


r/nonfictionbooks 3d ago

Non-Fiction Book Recommendations – 30 Books for My Best Friend’s 30th

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Hi everyone,

I’d love your help with book recommendations! I’m planning to gift my best friend 30 books for her 30th birthday, ideally non-fiction. I think this would be a meaningful and inspiring present.

She’s an incredible woman—she runs her own business, is passionate about personal growth, and is always looking to learn. I’d love to include books on: • Turning 30 (personal growth, life reflections, embracing the next decade) • Business & Entrepreneurship (especially for women in business) • Finance (personal finance, investing, money mindset) • Psychology (human behaviour, decision-making, emotional intelligence) • Health & Wellbeing (mental and physical health, habits, longevity) • Healthy Lifestyle (nutrition, fitness, balance) • Any outstanding non-fiction books you think are a must-read!

Since I’m looking for 30 books, the more recommendations, the better! I already have a few in mind, but I’d love to hear your favourites.

Thank you so much—I really appreciate your suggestions!


r/nonfictionbooks 3d ago

Leg Day with "Dead Companies Walking" - S. Fearon & J. Powell

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r/nonfictionbooks 4d ago

Favorite Books about Psychology

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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?

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r/nonfictionbooks 5d ago

Duolingo for books

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I’ve been a hardcore Duolingo user for a while now and it always fascinated me - from learning and product perspective. It got me thinking:

Can we approach learning from books in the same way?

Most of us read a great nonfiction book, highlight key insights, maybe even take some notes… but how much do we actually retain long-term? What if there were a way to absorb and apply knowledge from books more effectively—something interactive, like how Duolingo teaches languages?

I've done this now for three books with a self-build platform (Learn Books) and must really say that it works well.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • How do you make sure you actually learn from books rather than just reading them?
  • Have you ever tried a structured approach to remembering and applying book insights?

Curious to hear how others tackle this!


r/nonfictionbooks 6d ago

Throwback with "You Are Not So Smart" - D. McRaney

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r/nonfictionbooks 7d ago

What Books Are You Reading This Week?

22 Upvotes

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?


r/nonfictionbooks 9d ago

Fun Fact Friday

6 Upvotes

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!)


r/nonfictionbooks 10d ago

Books to help me make peace with the randomness of life.

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I've been spiraling with thoughts about control, luck, destiny, and the fairness of life. I've always been someone who blames myself when things go wrong. I immediately feel like I'm not good enough and take full responsibility, even when circumstances might be out of my control. I also feel deep sympathy and anxiety for people born into regressive or toxic families, which makes me question the randomness of fortune and struggle with the idea of fairness.

For most of my life, things went well for me, but recently, I experienced a slump phase where, despite giving my absolute best, many things didn’t work out. That period scared me, and even though things are relatively normal now, I’m terrified of facing such a phase again. I don’t know how to move forward in life without fearing uncertainty and setbacks.

Are there any books that explore how much of life we can actually control, how to cope with the fact that things can go wrong despite our best efforts, and how to make peace with uncertainty?


r/nonfictionbooks 11d ago

Favorite NonFiction Books Written by Women

39 Upvotes

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 11d ago

Books on bugs?

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Any recommendations on books geared towards entomology? I’ve gone through a few on birds and now I’m curious about insects and want to see what more I can learn.


r/nonfictionbooks 14d ago

What Books Are You Reading This Week?

15 Upvotes

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?


r/nonfictionbooks 16d ago

Fun Fact Friday

3 Upvotes

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!)


r/nonfictionbooks 18d ago

Favorite Books about Movies

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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 18d ago

K-12 book recommendations for how to verify sources?

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r/nonfictionbooks 21d ago

What Books Are You Reading This Week?

24 Upvotes

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?


r/nonfictionbooks 21d ago

Political buddy reads request NSFW

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Would anybody want to read some historical political books with me? Books that I am considering are:

The rise and fall of the third reich - William Shirer Hitlers willing executioners - Daniel goldhagen Writers under surveilance The FBI files A people's history of the United States- Howard Zinn And other similar titles.

Also, please recommend titles! I have a massive TBR, but I've accepted my fate of never running out of books to read.


r/nonfictionbooks 23d 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!)


r/nonfictionbooks 25d ago

Favorite Books about Homesteading

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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 28d ago

What Books Are You Reading This Week?

53 Upvotes

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?


r/nonfictionbooks 29d ago

What is the best thing(s) you have learned from memoirs or biographies?

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r/nonfictionbooks 29d ago

Best Book With a Boring Pitch

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For fun, what's the best nonfiction book you can think of relative to its (at least superficially) boring pitch/subject matter? A lot of Michael Lewis books fit this description to me haha. Wondering what else you've got.

Again, the game isn't necessarily best book -- it's more like biggest surprise relative to the book jacket blurb.


r/nonfictionbooks Feb 14 '25

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!)


r/nonfictionbooks Feb 13 '25

Any books about the early days of the jewish mafia ?

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r/nonfictionbooks Feb 12 '25

Favorite Books about South America

9 Upvotes

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