Literature is made up of several genres that house millions of books. These categories have their own traits like how people have their own characteristics. Nonfiction is among the major genres of the literary world with multiple sub-categories, making each reader entertained and educated in every book that they read. It is primarily defined as any piece of writing that presents accurate data, such as incidents, people, and information, using an objective or subjective point of view.
If you are looking for great reads under nonfiction to satisfy your cravings for knowledge, develop a growth mindset, and boost inspiration, then here are some of the must-read titles you shouldn’t miss.
Taking the History of Science Really Seriously by Scott A. Kleiner
Scott A. Kleiner’s book titled Taking the History of Science Really Seriously was published in 2020 by BookBaby. This book is written to provide a historical, theoretical, and systematic evaluation of particular iconic revolutions in the avenue of science, specifically the beliefs and practices. There are several significant dates mentioned as well as important people in the scientific field. Three different parts are highlighted in the book. The first section centers on the reevaluation of The Copernican Revolution in the view of philosophical thinking rega rding the history of science that came into view in the past 60 years after its publication. The second part features the Darwinian Revolution while the third section tackles different subjects including Mendel, Fisher, cytology, and Morgan’s mapping of the Drosophilia chromosomes.
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson is a bestselling book that was published in 2011. It is also a National Book Critic’s Circle Award winner, Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist, Mark Lynton History Prize winner, and Heartland Award winner. Moreover, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author recounts the untold tales of the history of America, which is the migration of residents that escaped the South for northern and western states to seek for better quality of living for years. Thus, this excellent and bold work of Wilkerson outstandingly narrates the story of an unknown immigration in the bounds of our own land.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
This New York Times and Amazon bestselling book was penned by David Grann and was published in 2017. It was named as the National Book Award Finalist, 2017 Shelf Awareness’s Best Book of 2017, Amazon Editor’s Pick for The Best Book of 2017, and best book of the year by multiple renowned platforms Wall Street Journal and more. The author narrates and evaluates the dreadful sequence of crimes where many individuals were killed in cold blood. Based on long time of thorough study and shocking new evidences, the book is considered a marvelous feat of narrative nonfiction as every move that the investigation makes uncovers a sequence of horrendous secrets.
Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Written by bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear immediately becomes a New York Times bestseller and an Amazon editor’s pick for best nonfiction. The author delves deeper into her personal generative process to share her knowledge and one-of-a-kind view on creativity. With deep empathy and radiant generosity, Gilbert provides strong insights to the peculiar nature of inspiration and encouragement. Thus, she raises some questions for readers to welcome their curiosity and free themselves from unnecessary pain.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson is the first book of the series of the same name as the book title. It has sold more than 6 million copies all over the globe and has been known as an Amazon and New York Times bestseller. This book gives readers an invigorating reading experience for a generation to support them in achieving a happy and contented life.
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