Recs if you like Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind...

Disclaimer: I don't wish to bring hate to any authors, I deeply believe in democracy. However I think it's important for people who hold themselves accountable for their reading choices to have access to the information about authors/books they give their time and money to. These are authors who have publicly supported Israel or middle road. If you notice someone who may have changed their stance recently or supported Palestine and are here wrongfully please do correct me

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"

These are some of my favorites and books I want to read--nonfiction that reads like fiction or is otherwise compelling. If you're intimidated by books on history, science, memoir, or other subgenres in nonfiction, start here.

A mix of reader favorites and editorial picks from The New York Times—100 books that defined the 21st century.

NYT Top 100 of the 21st Century: Reader's Choice. In order as published in 2024

“The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds.” Books featured on the podcast “If Books Could Kill,” hosted by Michael Hobbes and Peter Shamshiri.

real stories just as strange and entertaining as fiction

this list includes various book recommendations by kpop idols across all genres, featuring:

ᯓ★ Minghao & Wonwoo (SVT), Irene (Red Velvet), Namjoon & Yoongi (BTS), Jonghyun (Shinee), Kihyun (MONSTA X), Nichkhun (2PM), Yunho & Changmin (TVXQ), Kanghyun (ONEWE), Lily (NMIXX), Dahyun (TWICE), Sungho & Taesan (BND), Hyun (XLOV), Sangwon (ALD1), IU

I'm making these kind of lists to make you open your eyes and do your own research.

The list is never-ending so there will always be someone missing

This is just a list of all the books that BTS members have recommended or shared.

This is a collection of brilliant books across many different topics that can shed light on a new perspective and expand your knowledge.

Non-textbooks to help you see the world like an anthropologist and understand culture a little better

I bought a guided reading journal for more grounded reflection and a way to wind down at night (and a cute incentive to take my time with reading and not feel guilty about it). Surprise, the journal has recommendations in the back! I figured I'd share just in case anyone else was interested/had the same journal and wanted a list on here too!

nonfiction books about living that make you feel ALIVE and glad of it

A little non-fiction list to capture the histories of humans, the mistakes we've made, and lessons to take into the future. Looking to grow it so open to suggestions!

A collection of non fiction to understand the history of the world and why and how we got here!

A balance of breezy page-turners with immersive classics and thought-provoking non-fiction.

How many have you read?

This is a list where science is one of the central focus points. Being it in fiction or non-fiction.

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