Non-Fiction Book Suggestions
KosmosKitten
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I am curious what non-fiction books other MFP members have read/are reading and have enjoyed. I am in the mood to do a little book shopping and I love non-fiction. Any subject is fine, but any about nutrition/health/medicine get bonus points. 
Currently reading:
Entertaining book so far, but still haven't formed an opinion on it (not that far in).
Favorite non-fiction book so far in recent memory?:
Awesome book from a former astronaut about all the things you do while being an astronaut, including mundane crap. There are some serious moments, but a lot of it is very entertaining.
Currently reading:
Entertaining book so far, but still haven't formed an opinion on it (not that far in).
Favorite non-fiction book so far in recent memory?:
Awesome book from a former astronaut about all the things you do while being an astronaut, including mundane crap. There are some serious moments, but a lot of it is very entertaining.
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Anything by Richard Preston. The guy writes about stuff like the quest to eradicate smallpox (Demon in the Freezer) and while it's non-fiction, he makes it read like medical thrillers.2
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American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes by Anne Byrn
I haven't actually made any of the cakes yet but have enjoyed reading the book.1 -
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The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
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seltzermint555 wrote: »The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
What's this about if you don't mind my asking?0 -
estherdragonbat wrote: »Anything by Richard Preston. The guy writes about stuff like the quest to eradicate smallpox (Demon in the Freezer) and while it's non-fiction, he makes it read like medical thrillers.
Isn't that the guy that finished writing up Micro after Michael Crichton died?0 -
Yes he is. I just googled it to be sure.0
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CanesGalactica wrote: »seltzermint555 wrote: »The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
What's this about if you don't mind my asking?
Sure. It's about Christopher Knight, the hermit discovered to have been living in Connecticut woods for 27+ years and stealing from townsfolk to survive. It's pretty crazy.
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seltzermint555 wrote: »CanesGalactica wrote: »seltzermint555 wrote: »The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
What's this about if you don't mind my asking?
Sure. It's about Christopher Knight, the hermit discovered to have been living in Connecticut woods for 27+ years and stealing from townsfolk to survive. It's pretty crazy.
That definitely sounds like a good read, thank you for the suggestion!1 -
So.. I'm guessing either a lot of people in this forum don't read books.. or they only read fiction. That's a bit of a bummer.0
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Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing by Jamie Holmes1
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Armageddon, Germany in 1944 & 45
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Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
I saw an interview with him and he seems like a pompous tool..... but it's still a good read.3 -
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Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach
Great writing style. I found it really entertaining.0 -
CanesGalactica wrote: »I am curious what non-fiction books other MFP members have read/are reading and have enjoyed. I am in the mood to do a little book shopping and I love non-fiction. Any subject is fine, but any about nutrition/health/medicine get bonus points.
Currently reading:
Entertaining book so far, but still haven't formed an opinion on it (not that far in).
Favorite non-fiction book so far in recent memory?:
Awesome book from a former astronaut about all the things you do while being an astronaut, including mundane crap. There are some serious moments, but a lot of it is very entertaining.
I would be interested in this one0 -
Back To The Wild by Christopher McCandless
The Wild Truth: The Secrets That Drove Chris McCandless into the Wild by Carine McCandless
Granite Mountain: The Firsthand Account of a Tragic Wildfire, Its Lone Survivor, and the Firefighters Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice by Brendan McDonough
I read and enjoyed Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer1 -
Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach
Great writing style. I found it really entertaining.
I bought this one, thanks.SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »CanesGalactica wrote: »I am curious what non-fiction books other MFP members have read/are reading and have enjoyed. I am in the mood to do a little book shopping and I love non-fiction. Any subject is fine, but any about nutrition/health/medicine get bonus points.
Currently reading:
Entertaining book so far, but still haven't formed an opinion on it (not that far in).
Favorite non-fiction book so far in recent memory?:
Awesome book from a former astronaut about all the things you do while being an astronaut, including mundane crap. There are some serious moments, but a lot of it is very entertaining.
I would be interested in this one
It's really good! Read it!0 -
estherdragonbat wrote: »Anything by Richard Preston. The guy writes about stuff like the quest to eradicate smallpox (Demon in the Freezer) and while it's non-fiction, he makes it read like medical thrillers.
Only read The Hot Zone, if you work in science skip this guy. He is frustratingly unaware of scientific technique for someone who writes about it all the time.0 -
4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »Anything by Richard Preston. The guy writes about stuff like the quest to eradicate smallpox (Demon in the Freezer) and while it's non-fiction, he makes it read like medical thrillers.
Only read The Hot Zone, if you work in science skip this guy. He is frustratingly unaware of scientific technique for someone who writes about it all the time.
I like a lot of Michael Crichton's stuff (maybe that's why it was suggested)? Got any suggestions?0 -
If you like the bioweapons biology type stuff Biohazard by Ken Alibek is pretty good. Doesnt read quite as story like as Preston but more accurate IMO.1
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Re-reading. Highly recommend.
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beagletracks wrote: »Re-reading. Highly recommend.
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I mostly read Tech books.0
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I'm on Goodreads if anyone wants to join me there.0
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