24 Nonfiction Books to Read in 2024

TL;DR

Olive shares her list of 24 non-fiction books she plans to read in 2024, including popular memoirs, science books, and works on various topics.

Transcript

hi guys Olive here here today to show you the 24 non-fiction books I plan on reading in 2024 I made this exact same kind of list for 2023 and it works so well for me I respond so well to the structure of this kind of list that I've decided to do it all again for 2024 it works really well in helping me make sure I'm getting some of these non-fiction... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Olive plans to read 24 non-fiction books in 2024, using the list format, which has worked well for her in the past.
• 😃 She aims to overcome her tendency to avoid popular books by including many big non-fiction titles on her list.
• 💦 Olive includes a mix of classic works of non-fiction and newer books recommended by others.
• 📔 Her list covers a range of topics, including memoirs, science books, works on nature, history, and social issues.
• 📔 Olive seeks a balance between popular, critically acclaimed books and personal interests, such as Soviet history and Silicon Valley culture.
• 📖 She values recommendations from others and is open to engaging in discussions about the books she plans to read.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the first book on Olive's 2024 non-fiction reading list?

The first book is "The Glass Castle" by Janette Walls, a popular memoir about the author's unconventional upbringing. Olive is excited to read it after enjoying the author's latest novel.

Q: Why does Olive want to read "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis?

Olive has read a few of Michael Lewis's books in the past and is eager to read more. "Moneyball" tells the story of how a baseball manager used statistics to transform a low-budget team into something extraordinary.

Q: What classic work of non-fiction does Olive plan to read in 2024?

Olive wants to read "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard, a Pulitzer Prize-winning work of nature writing that reflects on the changing seasons in Tinker Creek, Virginia.

Q: What is "Dopesick" by Beth Macy about?

"Dopesick" is a book that investigates the opioid crisis in America. Olive intends to read it after being intrigued by another book on the same topic, "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Q: Why does Olive include "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan on her list?

After enjoying her first Michael Pollan book, Olive decides to add "The Omnivore's Dilemma" to her list. This book explores the food we eat and the systems in place to bring it to us, which is relevant to Olive as a cook and gardener.

Q: What is the memoir "Maid" by Stephanie Land about?

"Maid" is a memoir about Stephanie Land's experience leaving an abusive relationship and working as a single mother cleaning houses to support her family. Olive has heard great things about it and plans to watch the Netflix adaptation after reading it.

Q: What is "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee about?

"The Gene" is a science book that delves into our genes and how they define our physical characteristics. Although initially intimidated by its length, Olive was encouraged to read it based on positive comments from others and her previous positive experience with the author's book "The Emperor of All Maladies."

Q: Why does Olive want to read "Stray" by Stephanie Danler?

Olive enjoyed Stephanie Danler's novel "Sweet Bitter" and is interested in reading her memoir "Stray," which delves into family traumas and personal experiences.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive shares her annual list of 24 non-fiction books she plans to read in 2024, which includes a mix of popular titles, classic works, and books recommended by others.

• She aims to overcome her tendency to avoid popular books by including many big and popular non-fiction books on her list.

• Olive also includes classic works of non-fiction, such as "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" and newer books like "The Devil's Element Phosphorus."