Sometimes it takes a little longer to connect with a book—or a person. Reading Braiding Sweetgrass reminded me that slowing down, adjusting my pace, and staying curious can reveal a delight I might otherwise have missed.
Life never follows a straight path for anyone. For Week 2 of Nonfiction November, I’m sharing eight memoirs I loved this year, featuring celebrities, gifted storytellers, and authors whose journeys offer powerful perspectives on identity, belonging, and the paths we take.
What are we made of? These six book recommendations explore human nature, faith, resilience, climate change, and the beliefs and experiences that shape our lives. From thought-provoking nonfiction to imaginative fiction, there’s something here for every curious reader.
Eight out of every ten books I read this year were nonfiction! For Nonfiction November, I’m sharing 15 books I loved across five unexpected themes: relationships, spirituality, the death penalty, politics, and psychology.
Seven books I recently read and would recommend, covering everything from grief and conflict to writing, politics, identity, and resisting the pressure to always want something new.
These seven September book recommendations explore courage, aging, artificial intelligence, anxiety, book bans, mindset, and one memorable work of fiction.