My favorite non fictions that I read this year are: Bizarre: The Most Peculiar Cases of Human Behavior and What They Tell Us about How the Brain Works by Marc Dingman, And in french: Autour du poêle à bois par Catherine St-Laurent
I really enjoyed the whole picture which is about the colonial history of our art museums. I did feel like it read a bit much like an academic text and may not be as approachable for everyone but still a lot of really interesting information and thoughts
I read Invisible Women after one of your videos this year. It's a fantastic book that was upsetting to read, but I'm glad I read it. The audiobook is also fantastic since the author is the narrator. There were some astrophysics books I also enjoyed this year. Definitely need to read more nonfiction next year.
I’ve never been a nonfiction reader and you inspired me to try this year and I’ve found I really like it! I think I am a bit picky on which topics theyre on but I’ve definitely proven to myself I like it. My favorites have been: Unmasking Autism by Devin Price Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz
I loved I Contain Multitudes! I'm in medical school so I have a strong background in biology/microbio and I found the audiobook excellent, but I can totally see how someone with less background knowledge might find it overwhelming. It's a great introduction into the world of microbiology and at the same time discusses really new research in the field.
Killers of the Flower Moon was my favourite non-fiction this year. The Wager, by the same author, is on my list to try next - the blurb alone makes it sound very interesting.
Oooooh, I am early! Looking forward to hearing Clawdia's complaints in the background. Edit: I can't hear her in the video but I can hear her in my heart.
I am so surprised at the Overthinking content! I had it on my tbr and I read Cultish this year, but it does not sound like my cup of tea at all so thank you for saving me some time! Because of you, I've delved into non-fiction a bit more this year. Seeing your tastes range from fantasy to non-fic I was like huh maybe I could try non-fic too! How to Keep House While Drowning was definitely up there on my list this year. :)
The best nonfiction I've read this year were Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Code Dependant by Madhumita Murgia, How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair and Some People Need Killing by Patricia Evangelista.
I actually really enjoyed the age of magical overthinking 😂I definitely agree 100% with you about the misleading nature of the cover and title but at the same time I find myself really enjoying her anecdotes, her thoughts and her narration. It was a really enjoyable time for me, but I can also see where you are coming from! And I just downloaded how to keep house while drowning because I definitely need that in my life
I read Finding Betty Crocker and it was a really interesting read. I listened to Secrets From the Eating Lab and loved it. Made me feel better about myself
I had my baby at a birth center with midwives instead of doctors. It was connected to a hospital and the midwives were all certified nurses, so I felt completely safe. You would have believed I was planning on giving birth in a gutter with the reactions I got from a lot of people.
Nonfiction lovers unite! I just finished the wonderful "Dead of Winter" by Sarah Clegg, which is about the spooky, scary folklore of Christmas, like Krampus, etc. A perfect holiday read I would recommend!
I'm currently reading a nonfiction book called "the immortal life of henrietta lacks". It's about modern medicine, ethics, race - and henrietta, whose cells (known as hela cells) were taken without her knowledge and were used to develop a ton on different medicines. It's very interesting, although sad as well.
I love getting non fiction recs, feel like I don’t see enough on booktube that isn’t rich dad poor dad 🙄 two that I loved this year was The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel and The Five: The Untold lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper - the audiobook read by Louise Brealey is amazing
LOL I definitely feel like we keep seeing the same NF books everywhere. I've been trying to mix it up between popular and less well known ones to see what works for me.
Emily, I know you are finished with reading all of Octavia E Butler’s work, but I found a short story collection in the thrift store that might interest you. “Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements.” I hadn’t heard of most of the authors except Tananarive Due, but Levar Burton has a piece in it! I searched my Libby and was able to find the ebook copy, so perhaps you will be able to find it as well?
The last nonfiction I bought was "30 Reasons Why Men Deserve Nothing" by Imani Forster. My next reaf is for a book club "Wintering by Katherine May, which is self help so not high expectations. Then "Witchcraft: a history in 13 Trials" by Marion Gibson, like Men Who Hate Women it's pbly like eating glass but very informative pain.
I HATED Magical Overthinking and DNFd it. This reminded me that I want to reread Quackery! I read more nonfiction than fiction this year and I can’t choose a favorite among about ten 5+++ stars
The 4 i read this year were -Men who hate Women by Laura Bates -Girl Logic by Iliza Shlesinger -Sharing Space by Cady Coleman -Journey of the Pink Dolphins by Sy Montgummery Those are ranked, the only one I disliked was Pink Dolphins bc it was about the authors trip to the amazon and had very little dolphin info.
I read 7 non-fiction books this year and the better ones were The Emperor of all Maladies (a biography of cancer), Bonk by Mary Roach, Cultish (i actually like this one and my perception of the book is different from Emilys so take it as you will) and Big sister, little sister, red sister by Jung Chang (this if you like to know about history, it is about 3 sisters who were very important in shapping 20th century China).
I am at 68% of The Age of Magical Overthinking and yep - collection of essays, many of which you can read online (they were built upon for the book, but her website literally links to some of those essays and I read those, not realizing they were the backbone of this book). I agree, very anecdotal, and most of the quotes highlighted in my kindle are citations from other works. I was so-so on Cultish given I have a background in religions, sects and cults and most of the content of Cultish felt like a watered down version easier for layman to digest, but I loved Wordslut which is the only of the three I consumed as audiobook. I think this will be the last Amanda Montell book I read.
Jest herad about a nonfiction called "How to train your human: a cat's guide" by babas. It was origonally written in Italian, so maybe it's the My brilliant friend of cat books lol.
About prison. I found the documentary Little Scandinavia sp interesting. They opened a cell block in a prison in Pennsylvania USA like we do it here in Swedish/Scandinavian prisons. In Sweden- jailtime is the punishment. That you can not walk freely. We treat them like humans.
I also felt kinda duped by Cultish. It was okay I guess? But overall mostly meh. I agree it didn’t address its main topic in a satisfying way. Decided not to read other stuff by the author going forward.
I read one nonfiction this year and that's Taste For Poison last month 😆 But I really did like it and I'm gonna look for similar books about interesting topics. I also have Bi*ch by Lucy Cooke at home, which I'll try soon...
I loved that one! I feel like Quackery is a little similar in tone or even Patient Zero (I just realized that they're both from the same author... now it makes sense lol).
What are the best non fiction books you’ve read in 2024?
Braiding sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
Second best- The language of the night by Ursula K Le Guin
My two favs are:
Lucky: A Memoir
Mayflower Madame: The Secret Life of Sydney Biddle Barrows
My favorite non fictions that I read this year are:
Bizarre: The Most Peculiar Cases of Human Behavior and What They Tell Us about How the Brain Works by Marc Dingman,
And in french: Autour du poêle à bois par Catherine St-Laurent
I really enjoyed the whole picture which is about the colonial history of our art museums. I did feel like it read a bit much like an academic text and may not be as approachable for everyone but still a lot of really interesting information and thoughts
I NEVER see rep for non-fiction readers. We have similar taste so I love to see it. Nonfiction is so underrated.
I think it's intimidating for a lot of people. The categories we see the most also online self help/improvement don't help attract people too lol
I read Invisible Women after one of your videos this year. It's a fantastic book that was upsetting to read, but I'm glad I read it. The audiobook is also fantastic since the author is the narrator. There were some astrophysics books I also enjoyed this year. Definitely need to read more nonfiction next year.
I’ve never been a nonfiction reader and you inspired me to try this year and I’ve found I really like it! I think I am a bit picky on which topics theyre on but I’ve definitely proven to myself I like it. My favorites have been:
Unmasking Autism by Devin Price
Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker
Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz
I'm glad you're finding things that work for you!
I finished Come as you are early this year, and now I'm rereading it with my husband. Great book
I loved I Contain Multitudes! I'm in medical school so I have a strong background in biology/microbio and I found the audiobook excellent, but I can totally see how someone with less background knowledge might find it overwhelming. It's a great introduction into the world of microbiology and at the same time discusses really new research in the field.
I always love your nonfiction videos! Thank you for continuing to share
Killers of the Flower Moon was my favourite non-fiction this year. The Wager, by the same author, is on my list to try next - the blurb alone makes it sound very interesting.
His book The Lost City of Z is also so good!
Oooooh, I am early! Looking forward to hearing Clawdia's complaints in the background.
Edit: I can't hear her in the video but I can hear her in my heart.
She was quiet that day but not for the next couple videos 😅
@@BookswithEmilyFoxlet’s be real: she’s the best part of your videos 😂😂
I am so surprised at the Overthinking content! I had it on my tbr and I read Cultish this year, but it does not sound like my cup of tea at all so thank you for saving me some time! Because of you, I've delved into non-fiction a bit more this year. Seeing your tastes range from fantasy to non-fic I was like huh maybe I could try non-fic too! How to Keep House While Drowning was definitely up there on my list this year. :)
The best nonfiction I've read this year were Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Code Dependant by Madhumita Murgia, How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair and Some People Need Killing by Patricia Evangelista.
I actually really enjoyed the age of magical overthinking 😂I definitely agree 100% with you about the misleading nature of the cover and title but at the same time I find myself really enjoying her anecdotes, her thoughts and her narration. It was a really enjoyable time for me, but I can also see where you are coming from! And I just downloaded how to keep house while drowning because I definitely need that in my life
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I read Finding Betty Crocker and it was a really interesting read. I listened to Secrets From the Eating Lab and loved it. Made me feel better about myself
I had my baby at a birth center with midwives instead of doctors. It was connected to a hospital and the midwives were all certified nurses, so I felt completely safe. You would have believed I was planning on giving birth in a gutter with the reactions I got from a lot of people.
Clicked so fast!
Nonfiction lovers unite! I just finished the wonderful "Dead of Winter" by Sarah Clegg, which is about the spooky, scary folklore of Christmas, like Krampus, etc. A perfect holiday read I would recommend!
I read 2 nonfiction books in 2024, Know My Name by Chanel Miller and Crying in H-mart by Michelle Zauner, both were amazing books.
I'm currently reading a nonfiction book called "the immortal life of henrietta lacks". It's about modern medicine, ethics, race - and henrietta, whose cells (known as hela cells) were taken without her knowledge and were used to develop a ton on different medicines. It's very interesting, although sad as well.
I Contain Multitudes is on my mile long TBR list.
I love getting non fiction recs, feel like I don’t see enough on booktube that isn’t rich dad poor dad 🙄 two that I loved this year was The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel and The Five: The Untold lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper - the audiobook read by Louise Brealey is amazing
LOL I definitely feel like we keep seeing the same NF books everywhere. I've been trying to mix it up between popular and less well known ones to see what works for me.
I definitely need to read more non-fiction. Only read 3 this year and none of them worked for me. 🤷♀️ Well, better luck next year! 🤞
Eventually we’ll figure out what works for us and there will be more hit than miss!
Emily, I know you are finished with reading all of Octavia E Butler’s work, but I found a short story collection in the thrift store that might interest you. “Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements.” I hadn’t heard of most of the authors except Tananarive Due, but Levar Burton has a piece in it! I searched my Libby and was able to find the ebook copy, so perhaps you will be able to find it as well?
thank you my bookish friend :)
The last nonfiction I bought was "30 Reasons Why Men Deserve Nothing" by Imani Forster.
My next reaf is for a book club "Wintering by Katherine May, which is self help so not high expectations.
Then "Witchcraft: a history in 13 Trials" by Marion Gibson, like Men Who Hate Women it's pbly like eating glass but very informative pain.
wow that first title is rly intriguing lol, might have to go look that one up
This year I started reading more non-fiction !
Angela y Davies , Rashid Khalidi are Awesome .
Angela y Davies's Freedom is a Constant Struggle is another Great book .
I have it on my library waiting list!
I HATED Magical Overthinking and DNFd it. This reminded me that I want to reread Quackery! I read more nonfiction than fiction this year and I can’t choose a favorite among about ten 5+++ stars
Wanna share them with us? 😊
The 4 i read this year were
-Men who hate Women by Laura Bates
-Girl Logic by Iliza Shlesinger
-Sharing Space by Cady Coleman
-Journey of the Pink Dolphins by Sy Montgummery
Those are ranked, the only one I disliked was Pink Dolphins bc it was about the authors trip to the amazon and had very little dolphin info.
I read 7 non-fiction books this year and the better ones were The Emperor of all Maladies (a biography of cancer), Bonk by Mary Roach, Cultish (i actually like this one and my perception of the book is different from Emilys so take it as you will) and Big sister, little sister, red sister by Jung Chang (this if you like to know about history, it is about 3 sisters who were very important in shapping 20th century China).
I am at 68% of The Age of Magical Overthinking and yep - collection of essays, many of which you can read online (they were built upon for the book, but her website literally links to some of those essays and I read those, not realizing they were the backbone of this book). I agree, very anecdotal, and most of the quotes highlighted in my kindle are citations from other works. I was so-so on Cultish given I have a background in religions, sects and cults and most of the content of Cultish felt like a watered down version easier for layman to digest, but I loved Wordslut which is the only of the three I consumed as audiobook. I think this will be the last Amanda Montell book I read.
Jest herad about a nonfiction called "How to train your human: a cat's guide" by babas. It was origonally written in Italian, so maybe it's the My brilliant friend of cat books lol.
LOL let's keep that away from my cats. They've already trained me enough!
About prison. I found the documentary Little Scandinavia sp interesting. They opened a cell block in a prison in Pennsylvania USA like we do it here in Swedish/Scandinavian prisons. In Sweden- jailtime is the punishment. That you can not walk freely. We treat them like humans.
I also felt kinda duped by Cultish. It was okay I guess? But overall mostly meh. I agree it didn’t address its main topic in a satisfying way. Decided not to read other stuff by the author going forward.
It's definitely a pattern! I won't bother anymore either
I read one nonfiction this year and that's Taste For Poison last month 😆 But I really did like it and I'm gonna look for similar books about interesting topics. I also have Bi*ch by Lucy Cooke at home, which I'll try soon...
I loved that one! I feel like Quackery is a little similar in tone or even Patient Zero (I just realized that they're both from the same author... now it makes sense lol).
I thought the Art Thief was fascinating.
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