Non‑Fiction Books

Curated reads that enlighten, inform, and inspire.

All Books Fiction Science

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Yuval Noah Harari • 2011 • ★★★★★

A sweeping narrative that traces humanity from hunter‑gatherers to a hyper‑connected world, challenging our myths about progress and purpose.

Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer • 1996 • ★★★★☆

The true story of Chris McCandless, who left behind his life in search of meaning across the American wilderness.

Thinking, Fast & Slow

Daniel Kahneman • 2011 • ★★★★★

A deep dive into the two systems that drive our decisions, from instinctive reactions to deliberate reasoning.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Rebecca Skloot • 2010 • ★★★★☆

How the unsung story of Henrietta Lacks helped shape modern medicine and raised ethical questions about consent.

The 48 Laws of Power

Robert Greene • 1998 • ★★★☆☆

A controversial guide to navigating social hierarchies, drawing lessons from history’s greatest strategists.

Unbroken

Laura Hillenbrand • 2010 • ★★★★★

The gripping biography of Louis Zamperini, a WWII bombardier who survived a plane crash, torpedoed, and the horrors of a Japanese POW camp.

Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell • 2008 • ★★★★☆

Why talent alone isn’t enough to explain success, and how cultural background and timing shape extraordinary outcomes.

Educated

Tara Westover • 2018 • ★★★★★

A memoir of a girl who grew up in a strict Mormon household and pursues higher education, eventually earning a PhD.

The Life of Mother Teresa

Sister Mary Francis • 2006 • ★★★☆☆

An intimate portrait of the humanitarian whose life inspired the Nobel Peace Prize and global compassion.

A Risk of Tomorrow

David E. S. Brown • 2017 • ★★★☆☆

Exploring future tech and its ethical implications, this book offers a roadmap for navigating tomorrow’s uncertainties.

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