Is there extra room on your TBR list right now? If so, we can help with that. For Nonfiction November, opens a new window, we asked staff across KCPL to send in their favorite nonfiction reads alongside some insight into why they enjoyed them so much.
The 50 book list, opens a new window covers a wide variety of topics including archaeology, nature, historical events, animals, friendship, education and love. Whether you're a seasoned nonfiction reader or stepping into new gerne territory, we think there's something in this mix of recommendations that you'll enjoy (there are even a few recommendations great for kids and teens).
Read on below for some highlights and be sure to check out the full list, opens a new window!
"This revolutionized the way I understood how I individually could impact my local ecosystem for the better. This book has made me appreciate the nature around us more than any other book."
"This book altered my brain chemistry. I recommend it to everyone."
"Aside from Jane Goodall being a personal hero and inspiration of mine, her books read like a story, opening up a world of science and scientific exploration to everyone, not just those with a scientific mind. She brings you into the world of the chimpanzees, introducing their personalities, complicated family dynamics and really making you feel like you are there with her, watching them through her eyes."
"I like this book because it offers a different perspective on the Civil War. Rather than focusing on battles, military leaders or political events, Faust looks at the war through the lens of death and mourning, examining how soldiers, families, communities, and the nation as a whole confronted death, grief and remembrance. Drawing extensively on letters, diaries and other primary sources, she explores how Americans struggled to make sense of death on an unprecedented scale. One of the book's greatest strengths is how Faust weaves together the deeply personal experiences of soldiers and their families with the ways in which collective loss reshaped American society."
"An eye-opening read of the often secret and overlooked history of the Greater Cincinnati area. A must read for any history fan!"
"[A] go-to for me when I need to feel connected to myself and my environment! It is so unexpectedly philosophical while maintaining its purpose of scientific education."
"I love Nic Bishop books. He includes incredible, up-close photography."
"This is a super interesting title to look into if you're craving explanations for humanity. It points out critical patterns in society and how to spot similarities in success."
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