10 Must Read Non-Fiction Books For Fall
With the nights beginning to draw in, you may be forgiven for not looking forward to the evenings with quite as much relish as you’re used to. But fear not! Our top 10 must read non-fiction books for Fall will have you reaching for the nearest blanket to snuggle up with your next read in a jiffy.
In fact, some of these reads will probably have you racing back home early just so you can pick up from where you left off in record time. Or, if you’re anything like us and carry your books around like treasured possessions wherever you go, you’ll probably find yourself dipping into read another chapter whenever you can.
Whichever way you slice it, there are some incredible non-fiction titles up for grabs this Fall. With so many great reads to choose from you may even find yourself wishing you could put life on hold just to get through them all!
If the changing seasons has given you a taste for something new then you’ll love what’s in store. Choose from captivating popular science titles to secret diaries and absorbing travel literature, deliciously tempting recipes from iconic movies and life secrets from the best in the world. If scanning the political landscape is more to your taste we also have a fascinating account of the Trump campaign from an NBC correspondent.
So grab yourself a caramelised pecan latte and a notepad and jot down the titles which make the grade for your own personalised non-fiction books for Fall reading list.
1) Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams Hardcover — 28 Sep 2017 by Matthew Walker (Allen Lane)
If you’ve ever been curious as to why we spend 8 hours a day in bed, this book has some smart answers. Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters and what really happens during REM. You’ll also find out how caffeine and alcohol affect our sleep — I always knew there was a downside to drinking all this coffee! A fascinating read and one which will open your eyes to what really goes one when you shut them.
2) Silence: In the Age of Noise Hardcover — 28 Sep 2017 by Erling Kagge (Viking)
Sticking with the theme of quietude, sit back and listen as Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge takes you on a journey of self discovery to unlock the power of silence. As a man who once spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica with only a broken radio for company, Kagge knows a thing or two about how to find silence in our daily lives amidst the noise.
3) This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor — The Sunday Times Bestseller Kindle Edition by Adam Kay (Picador)
Most of us would naturally recoil at the thought of 97 hour weeks but in This is Going to Hurt, author Adam Kay manages to bring a poignant humor to the important business of life and death. If you’ve ever wondered what life is really like on the NHS front line then this book compiled from the authors own personal secret diary will do more than just fill in the gaps. An hilarious and heartbreaking read, you’ll never look at the life of a junior doctor the same way ever again.
4) Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone Kindle Edition by Brené Brown (Ebury Digital)
This book captures the essence of what it means to belong and how we truly need to be ourselves if we are to stand alone. It’s a timely and powerful read which will bring you back to your authentic self and help you reconnect to yourself in a disconnected world. As touching as it is personal, it’s a book that has a unique message and one which manages to resonate in our heart and soul.
5) Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Kindle Edition by Max Tegmark (Allen Lane)
In a world where the advancement of technology continues to gain speed at an every increasing pace, it’s natural to ask questions about what sort of future we are creating. Life 3.0 is a book which doesn’t shy away from the hard questions. Casting a critical look at AI and it’s consequences in all areas of life, this is a book which speaks about AI as much as it does about the human condition.
6) Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History Kindle Edition by Katy Tur (Dey Street Books)
If you ever wanted a front row seat to Trump’s bizarre electoral campaign, this is the book for you. Fact checking Trump’s not insubstantial inconsistencies and calling him out on his lies, Katy Tur takes on a journey that is both remarkable and which defies belief. With a dark humor that cuts through the falsities and an insightful view on how one of America’s former reality show hosts was elected to the White House, Unbelievable is a tale of wonder and questioning of what is real in today’s topsy turvy world.
7) Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World Paperback — 21 Nov 2017 by Timothy Ferris (Vermilion)
We can all admit to asking for advice at least one time or another in our lives. In Tribe of Mentors, Timothy Ferris goes the extra mile and tracks down more than 100 eclectic experts to help him, and you, navigate life. If you are looking for secrets of success, happiness or meaning, this book should most definitely be on your to read list this Fall.
8) Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers Hardcover — 3 Oct 2017
by Andrew Rea (Dovetail)
If you’ve ever been tempted to recreate your favourite food moments from iconic movie scenes, Eat What You Watch belongs on your menu. Among others, you’ll find the elaborate timpano from Big Night, Charlie Chaplin’s dancing dinner rolls in The Gold Rush, the orgasmic deli fare from When Harry Met Sally, and the redemptive birthday cake from Sixteen Candles. Think of it as the perfect compliment for both movie buffs and home cooks who want to add some cinematic flair to their cooking repertoire.
9) Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions Kindle Edition
by Russell Brand (Dovetail)
Whether it’s your phone, food or the harsher realities of alcohol and tobacco, Russell Brand looks at how we can find freedom from our addictions in age which makes addiction all too easy. The programme suggested by this book is not simply to free you from addiction but to liberate you form self indulgence of all kinds to gain a new perspective on life. An intelligent and well thought out book from a man who knows a thing or two about what it means to be in the throes of unhealthy dependencies.
10) Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life Kindle Edition by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles (Cornerstone)
If Russel Brand is not quite your cup of tea, then perhaps discovering the Japanese secret to a long and happy life is. Centred around finding your own personal ikigai (or reason for being) it’s a book which offers a simple recipe for living a meaningful life. Wonderfully written, this book will gently guide you to find a new passion in your day-to-day life. A perfect way to round off our non-fiction books for Fall!
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