Recs if you like Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada's Sweetest Obsession...

Niche nonfiction, aka micro-histories!

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Canadian authors writing books set in Canada.

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

Was anyone else obsessed with Supermarket Sweep as a child? Just me? Anyway, born from that, here's a list of books that delve into supermarkets, grocery stores, and the produce and products on their shelves.

Hungry for more? Try these nonfiction books about food!

Starting with CBC's list of Canadian authors to read this fall, adding some other non-fiction books I have enjoyed/look good.