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Teach me something new and oddly specific 💬
Niche nonfiction, aka micro-histories!
The history of *[niche subject]*
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Is food that deep? Yes.
Nonfiction books about food and what it means to us. Cultural connections to food, food justice, sharing food in community, etc.
WTF?! (What The nonFiction)
Nonfiction about strange, outlandish, and/or macabre subjects (books that make you more or less go “wtf?!”)
Niche Crime
True stories of frauds, scams, and thievery. Little to no murder here! Inclusion on this list is not necessarily a recommendation.
Bloodless true crime
Nonfiction true crime books where no blood was spilt.If the ethical issues surrounding true crime give you pause, this list is for you!
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