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If you think nonfiction books are boring, think again. They’re not all books about wars or ancient history (though there are plenty of fascinating books on both of those topics, too). You can explore the world by living vicariously through the most talented travel writers. Or read about real-life spies who put James Bond to shame. You can even dive deep into the world of Old Hollywood gossip queens, or channel your inner animal lover and become an expert on birds. The options are literally endless—pick a topic that you’ve always wanted to know more about, and someone has surely written a book about it.
From deep dives on pivotal moments to sweeping world history to American history to the history of the last madam in New Orleans; from biographies of the world's most fascinating figures to poignant memoirs; from self-help to DIY to cookbooks and more, the vast world of nonfiction writing truly has something for everyone. So go ahead—save that novel for another day, and give a nonfiction book a chance.
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By Sara Kapheim
Maria Laurino's exposé on the Vatican adoption scandal has made its way to the head of the Catholic church.
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By Orrin Grey
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If you can dream it, you can do it.
There’s no arguing with the NYT list.
“To this day I write my sentences to the beat of the drums.” —Fred Waitzkin
Put yourself in someone else's world.
By Orrin Grey
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