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Niche nonfiction, aka micro-histories!

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Do you want to be hot and smart but are tired of trying to find a nonfiction book that appeals to you? Why don't you try finding a fun subject and become the life of the party at your next gathering👀 everyone will stand up and give you a round of applause when you share these cool facts🙂‍↕️

microhistory: the intensive historical investigation of a well defined smaller unit of research (such as an event, community, individual or a settlement); it aspires to "ask large questions in small places"

I'm the tomato lady now. Here's also some cool, history about other foods! Grab a snack and read! (shoutout @MadHoney for this idea)

Nonfiction books about food and what it means to us. Cultural connections to food, food justice, sharing food in community, etc.

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

Microhistories and niche non-fiction to make you go… huh?

Suggestions welcome

Niche non-fiction to open your mind to a world in specifics

Hungry for more? Try these nonfiction books about food!

Non-fiction about food, restaurants and the people doing the cooking

Suggestions welcome