Great Nonfiction Book Recommendations for Nonfiction November and Beyond

With #NonfictionNovember on the horizon, I thought it would be fun to look at some of my favorite nonfiction books of all time (and some from my TBR), which you can use for inspiration if you need something to read this November or beyond. I tried to keep a mix of history, memoir, narrative nonfiction, graphic memoir, and more so you have lots to choose from. Let me know If you agree and what you think are the best nonfiction books of all time.

Further viewing 🎥:

From my TBR:

[hconf]

I really feel like you're talking to a friend and I love it. Great content.

[BookishTexan]

I never read the Anthony Bourdain book, but I remember reading an excerpt (?) in the New Yorker a year or two after I stopped working in restaurants and nodding my head at all the stuff he wrote about.
Wilkerson's books are very readable and go quickly.
Great list of recommendations.

[Learningdvg]

Wow! I’m overwhelmed! Great choices for 2022! ! The Warmth of Other Suns… Fun Home, ; the Soul Of An Octopus; Kitchen Confidential (love AB)…what a great list and you eloquently described each to entice us!

[WillSaabye-eyvy]

Thanks so much! I’m trying to branch out into more genres besides fantasy and literary fiction! I love learning about new things and I am excited to read these! And the more non-fiction I read the better the recommendations for kindle I will get.

[geraldjones]

I read Caste in the last month. I was surprised how fast it went for its size. Really learned so much. So well done.

[dmurfval]

Wow! I am not a Nonfiction reader but I'm very excited about some of the books you shared. I paused you and went and bought Kitchen Confidential. I love(d) Anthony Bourdain and when I saw he narrates it I had to have it! I think The Soul of an Octopus sounds great as the creature fascinates me. The same with The Book of Eels. Thanks for the awesome recommentations! Looks like I will be reading some Nonfiction in November after all.

[adamhasideas]

Greg, you mentioned several very interesting books! As a lover of non-fiction, I'm regretting not having got around to any of these yet. I did start "The Warmth of Other Suns", but it is not a quick read, thanks for sharpening my resolve to get back to non-fiction.

[jennthecapricorn]

I love this video. I have added some of these to my TBR list.❤️

[timelston]

Wow, your comments about the Hollywood book made me understand why I've always liked '70s movies so much. Can't stand movies made earlier than that, and later decades never captured the mood a '70s movie gave me.

[kompas]

Do not be discouraged by the size of The Warmth of Other Suns. It is a very engaging reading, read at times like a novel. Hope you enjoy your reads for Non-fiction November!

[Christine-rndv]

The Worst Hard Time is terrific! I have recommended to my friends and they also enjoyed it. Great choices 🎃

[yudie]

We have started a new green book. The Overground Railroad continues. It’s 2023.

[GaggingLit]

The Soul of an Octopus sounds amazing. Octopuses are my fave animals! They are like real life wild pokemon. I got to see a Great Pacific Octopus in Blue Planet aquarium only 40 minutes' drive away from me. They are fascinating creatures.

[LaurieInTexas]

Great recommendations! I have read several that you mentioned and all were good, but Caste is amazing. I still need to get to The Warmth of Other Suns. I have The Day the World Came to Town and I must read it soon. Maybe this year. I also really want to read The Five.

[skaterandrew]

Wow man, love your videos. Reviews are short and sweet, and engaging. Learning from you for my channel. Best of luck!

[MsReadsAlot]

I haven’t read any of these! Except Educated! It was amazing! The Five sounds like one that I would like! I am trying to decide on my November nonfiction TBR…. So many great options!

[jasminedeseignora]

I’ve listened to The Warmth of Other Suns and it was such a great listening experience! I hope you’re able to get to it soon, it will NOT disappoint you!

[hayleystenger]

Awesome!! I remember After the Eclipse as being incredibly personal. Also, The Warmth of Other Suns is an all-time favorite.
I have, Little Devil In America by Hanif Abdurraqib and Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez for November.

[megjshark]

i unhauled Assassination Vacation just recently because i thought i'd never get around to it. kind of regretting that now. finished Crying in H Mart last week, such a beautiful book. heartbreaking and full of so much love. Pictures at a Revolution sounds great too. amazing recommendations all around! thanks!

[AntisocialAuntie]

I want to read more nonfiction but so many are such difficult reads, emotionally. For some reason they were easier to read when I was younger. Lots of love from the Pacific Northwest 🧡