23 Nonfiction Books to Read in 2023

TL;DR

Olive shares her extensive list of 23 non-fiction books she plans to read in 2023, including popular titles and recommendations from her husband and followers.

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hi guys Olive here here today to tell you about 23 non-fiction books that I would like to read in 2023 the only thing that I may love more than reading is planning my reading especially planning my reading For an upcoming year there is just something about looking ahead to that fresh start thinking about what goals I want to accomplish the followin... Read More

Key Insights

• 😃 Olive is passionate about planning her reading for the upcoming year and finds joy in setting reading goals.
• 📔 Non-fiction books on Olive's list include popular titles, books recommended by her husband, and recommendations from her followers.
• 📔 Olive values non-fiction books that explore personal stories, history, nature, and books about reading itself.
• 👂 Her list includes a mix of well-known titles like "Hidden Figures" and lesser-known books like "A Dark Skies" and "Entangled Life."
• 🫠 Olive plans to read around two non-fiction books per month to work through her entire list in 2023.
• 🤗 She is open to suggestions on where to start and is excited about upcoming non-fiction releases in 2023.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the first book on Olive's 2023 non-fiction reading list?

The first book Olive plans to read is "Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love" by Dani Shapiro. This memoir explores the author's journey of uncovering family secrets after discovering her biological father is not who she thought.

Q: Why does Olive want to read Trevor Noah's memoir, "Born a Crime"?

Olive is excited to read "Born a Crime" because it is a popular celebrity memoir that delves into Trevor Noah's experience of being born a mixed-race child in South Africa during a time when it was illegal for his parents to be together.

Q: How did Olive choose the books related to history on her list?

Olive asked her followers on the Non-Fiction November Instagram page to recommend history books, and the two most recommended books were "Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy" by Karen Abbott and "The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World" by Marie Favreau.

Q: What is the theme of the book "Unfinished Business" by Vivian Gornick?

"Unfinished Business" is a celebration of re-reading books and explores the joy of returning to familiar stories. Olive hopes to find inspiration for her own re-reading habits through this book.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive loves planning her reading for the upcoming year and wants to focus on non-fiction in 2023.

• Half of her list consists of popular non-fiction books she has put off reading, while the other half includes books she has been meaning to read for a while.

• Olive includes memoirs, histories, and nature books in her list, with a mix of well-known titles and lesser-known gems.