All the Non Fiction Books I've Read in 2023! || Reviews & Recommendations

Hey Booktube, time to read more non fiction books! I've read 14 in the last year so here are my reviews and recommendations. Any favorites to recommend?

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[BookswithEmilyFox]

What are some non fiction books you've enjoyed and would recommend?

[Sayantika_Sarkar]

I've found that She has an impeccable taste when it comes to non-fiction recommendations. While I'm a devoted fiction reader, her suggestions have never failed to intrigue and captivate me. Trusting her recommendations has added a refreshing dimension to my reading journey.

[elsielinstrom]

I'm a therapist and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents have changed so many lives of my clients. Very insightful and it hits HARD if you can identify with it

[comicbelief]

There’s a book called Invisible Women, by Caroline Criado Perez… It discusses how the world was designed for men, even to the smallest details. How things like seatbelts don’t take into account the female form. It’s a very interesting read.

[michellebrad]

In terms of erased women in history, I read "Bygone Badass Broads" by Mackenzie Lee, which was written with a lot of humor! Super short stories with illustrations of 52 forgotten women (some might be a little morally grey 😂). I also own "Forgotten women: the scientists" by Zing Tsjeng. Haven't read that yet, but it also has beautiful art in it and it's a whole series! Another one I found but haven't read is "What should we be worried about" by John Brockman. It has A LOT of really short stories on what scientist all over the world worry about most. Probably really depressing, but nice to discover what topics I might want to learn more about!

[christinedugas]

You've called out fatphobia in books (the Louise Penny mysteries come to mind). I noticed when adding the Kate Manne books to my to-read list that she has another book coming out early next year called Unshrinking dealing with fatphobia in case that interests you.

[msellenandrea]

You've inspired me to read more non fiction, and have read 13 so far this year! I have a few of these on my tbr too!

[comicbelief]

Language on YouTube is a weird thing. There’s this photography channel I like and they have a recurring problem of being demonetized when a video talks about “shooting wildlife”, even though they mean taking pictures. 😂

[imaginarycosmetics]

I don't read a lot of non-fiction, but I keep adding your recommendations to my tbr😂
The only one I read this year is Braiding Sweetgrass. It's pretty slow-paced and leaned more into the memoir aspect than I expected but I really enjoyed it and think it's worth a read (especially for anyone working in science). Actually, when I read Blood Over Bright Haven I was reminded a lot of the themes in Braiding Sweetgrass: indigenous wisdom versus western science, how language and stories shape our worldview, ecological destruction for the sake of progress/convenience, mistreatment of indigenous people. While these are depressing topics, they're still balanced with hope and the writing style is beautiful.

[sapphoswife]

I followed you for the fiction reviews, but I love that you also read feminist theory.

[Katiedora]

It's funny to me, because I think your video last year inspired me to get on my nonfiction game, and now I've read/listened to about 30 nonfiction books this year, hahaha. I do like history, but I like very specific tops, and some of my favorites have been:
Madame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist by Jennifer Wright
The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live by Danielle Dreilinger
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady (this is really a memoir about her autism, but short with great writing)
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak by Andy Hall
Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald (I enjoyed it because I am from MA)
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right by Jane Mayer (if you want to feel really enraged by politics in the US)

[TheVioletdecember]

Yay! This was my favorite video of yours last year. So pumped for another roundup!

[becklebooks]

I like the sound of wordslut. I reserved it at my library! Sounds fascinating to understand the small switches or implications of language.

[dianeal-hakari]

Emily your non fiction book recommendations are the BEST!

[blandface]

I've been so excited for this video! I want to get into non-fiction but anytime I watch videos on "best non-fiction" it's ALWAYS self-help and I'm just not interested in it. (I have this same problem with trying to find podcasts)

[Senidhr]

I also read Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents this year. I also didn't cried (to be fair, never cried because of a book), but every few sentences i would close the book and stare at nothing just thinking and absorbing what i read. It helped me a lot, to see my parents in a new light. I am already in therapy, but gave me a new sigh, another perspective. It helped.

[whatsupmara]

oh i didn't know there were sequels to adult children of emotionally immature parents. one is for healing from the parents and one about dealing with emotionally immature people in general. I'll start reading tonight

[revengelobster]

Mwahah, I was searching for nonfic videos on your channel just yesterday!!

[booklover]

You might like books by Michael Finkel . The Art Thief or The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit.

[Megansjournal]

My favourite I read this year was the flat share or the launch party! I also made a video on my 2023 reads, I love sharing book recs! tysm for yours 🥰