Recs if you like Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams...

niche non-fiction that questions, explores, and dissects the hidden science of everyday life.

recs welcome as always!

Niche nonfiction books that dads are still likely to enjoy that either 1) are not military history at all or 2) a niche area of a war that is not military history

Nonfiction books across varying interests. Excludes memoirs and self help books

Brain, consciousness, the hidden pathways of our mind. [Disclaimer: Some of these books have been hotly discussed as they often handle sensitive topics - look up trigger warnings and potential problematic discussions before reading to see if it is the right fit for you.]

Non-fiction books about health and how our body works, from anatomy to mental health, from healing to studying medicine. 😷 [Note: Some of these books might be controversial or resonate with some more than with others. Pick and choose what works for YOU. :)] Recommendations welcome

Culture, biology, psychology, history. What makes us HUMAN?

Public health: scientific, political, social, cultural, economic…

nonfiction that feels like going to therapy (without the copay)

An eclectic mix of fantasy, sci-fi, and nonfiction that either reimagines our world, builds an entirely new one, or reveals the wonders of the real world. If a book is part of a series, I’ve only included the first one.

Popular science that broadens your understanding of the complex world of biology.

books that are well known in the therapy & mental health world - often read & recommended by therapists, social workers, and other professionals in the field 💕

These books will help you stay healthy and live your best life!

some of my favorite books I've read to create my own baseline of feeling good to deal with the dumpster fire the world can be.

In case there’s anyone else who’s obsessed with understanding how humans are the way they are! Novels about how the brain works, case studies that have moved the field of neuroscience (study of the nervous system) forward, and the people behind the science.

Nonfiction is not in my top three favorite genres. It’s not even in my top ten. But the books in this list create an exception. I’ll always want more of whatever makes these special— storytelling, insight, a profound perspective… With more reads like these, I’m sure to become a nonfic lover in due time.