Nonfiction

The 80-20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, asserts that a minority of causes, inputs, or effort usually lead…

In The Plex is a book that takes readers inside Google headquarters, also known as the Googleplex, to show how…

Quiet is a non-fiction book that argues that modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted…

The Age of American Unreason by Susan Jacoby is a book that explores the phenomenon of anti-intellectualism in America. The…

Freethinkers is a book that explores the history of secularism in America. The author, Susan Jacoby, takes readers on a…

The Well-Educated Mind is a guide to classical education for adult readers who want both enjoyment and self-improvement from their…

No Place of Grace is a book that explores the roots of American antimodernism in the years 1880-1920.

Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach is a book that teaches readers how to overcome habitual feelings of deficiency and better…

Socialism: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Newman is a concise and informative book that explores the history of socialism,…

Postcolonialism is a critical academic study of the cultural, political, and economic legacy of colonialism and imperialism. In this book,…

Consciousness is a controversial topic and the last great mystery for science. In this book, Susan Blackmore challenges readers to…

Rolling Nowhere is a nonfiction book by journalist and professor Ted Conover. The book documents Conover’s time as a well-educated,…

Routes of Man is a non-fiction book by Ted Conover that explores how roads, especially in rapidly changing countries, are…

Lights Out by Ted Koppel is a book that explores the vulnerability of America’s power grid system to a cyberattack…

Peace Is Every Step is a book about mindfulness and how it can help us find peace and joy in…

Religion in America: Very Short Introduction by Thomas Beal is a brief account of the American paradox of unity in…

Desire of The Everlasting Hills is a historical narrative that explores the life and times of Jesus Christ, the central…

The Gifts of the Jews is a book that explores the critical change that made western civilization possible. The book…

How The Irish Saved Civilization is a non-fiction historical book that tells the story of how an isolated island, too…

Sailing The Wine Dark Sea is the fourth volume of Thomas Cahill’s Hinges of History series. The book explores the…

Stiff is a nonfiction book that explores the history of human cadavers and their use in research and experimentation. Mary…

The Tyranny of Dead Ideas is a book that challenges the conventional wisdoms of our society. The author, Matt Miller,…

Legend of the Black Mecca by Maurice Hobson is a book that explores the history of Atlanta and its association…

The Little Book of Hygge is a charmingly beautiful manual that delves into the Danish sensibility where much of their…

The Joy of Forest Bathing is a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, which involves connecting with nature…

13 Things That Don’t Make Sense is a book that explores 13 scientific mysteries that science has not been able…

Tools of Titans is a self-help book by Timothy Ferriss, an American writer, educational activist, and entrepreneur. The book features…

Hot, Flat, and Crowded is a book that addresses the global environmental crisis and America’s loss of focus and national…

I Want That: How We Became Shoppers is a book that explores the culture of consumption from various perspectives such…

Art For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to the art world, written by the former director of the Metropolitan Museum…

Free Will: A Very Short Introduction by Thomas Pink is an accessible and stimulating investigation of one of the most…

Mr. China is a memoir by Tim Clissold, an American businessman who invested the first wave of Wall Street money…

The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss is a comprehensive guide on how to live a no holds barred life. It…

The 4-Hour Work Week is a self-help book that teaches readers how to escape the traditional 9-5 work schedule, live…

The Logic of Life is a book that challenges the standard assumption of rationality in economics. Harford examines a diverse…

We Learn Nothing is a collection of autobiographical essays that explore the human condition through the lens of personal triumphs…

Mao by Jung Chang is a biography of the Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong. The book covers Mao’s early life,…

The Battle for God is a book that examines the rise of fundamentalism in the three major monotheistic faiths: Judaism,…

Buddha by Karen Armstrong is a biography of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The book explores the life of…

The Case for God is a 2009 book by Karen Armstrong that covers the history of religion from the Paleolithic…

The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong is a historical survey of the period known as the “Axial Age,” which occurred…

A History of God is a book that explores the history of the three major monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and…

Holy War: The Crusades and Their Impact on Today’s World is a book by Karen Armstrong that narrates the history…

Muhammad: A Prophet For Our Time is a short biography that shows how most Muslims understand Muhammad and their faith….

The Bible: A Biography by Karen Armstrong is a book that analyzes the social and political situation in which oral…

The Fate of Africa by Martin Meredith is a comprehensive history of the African continent after it emerged from colonialism….

The Sex Lives of Cannibals is a travelogue by J. Maarten Troost that describes his two-year experience living on the…

Getting Stoned with Savages is a travel narrative that follows the author’s adventures on the islands of Vanuatu and Fiji….

Tip of the Iceberg is a fascinating and humorous journey into Alaska, America’s last frontier, retracing the historic 1899 Harriman…

Suburban Gospel is a memoir by Mark Beaver that chronicles his upbringing in a distant Atlanta suburb under the strict…

The Business Owners’ Guide To Financial Freedom is a book tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking…

City on the Verge by Mark Pendergrast is a deeply researched effort to capture the history of Atlanta and its…

Uncommon Grounds is a comprehensive history of coffee, tracing its journey from its discovery in ancient Abyssinia to its global…

Alternative Atlanta is a coming-of-age novel that explores the pain of growing up and the struggle to find one’s place…

Prisoners of Geography is a New York Times bestseller that explains how geography shapes the fate of nations. The book…

Legacy of Ashes is a detailed history of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from its creation after World War II,…

The Worst Hard Time is an American history book written by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Timothy Egan. The…

Birth: A History by Tina Cassidy is a cultural history of childbirth that covers the evolution of childbirth, the role…

Traffic by Tom Vanderbilt is a book that explores the chaos and order of our driving experiences. The author delves…

Forest Forensics is a field guide that helps readers understand the history of a forest by analyzing visual clues. The…

Delivering Happiness is a book by Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos. The book tells the story of Hsieh’s life…

Postwar is a non-fiction book written by British historian and scholar Tony Judt, which covers six decades of European history…

Money: Master The Game is a comprehensive guide to building a secure financial future. Based on extensive research and interviews…

The New Mind of the South by Tracy Thompson is a book that explores the evolution of the American South,…

Mountains Beyond Mountains is a non-fiction, biographical work that tells the story of Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician and anthropologist…

The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs is a comprehensive guide to understanding the natural world around us. The book…

In The Shadow of The Banyan is a novel based on the author’s family’s experience in Cambodia during the genocide…

How To Write A Good Advertisement by Victor Schwab is a comprehensive guide to writing effective advertisements. The book explains…

Blue Ocean Strategy is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional business strategy by arguing that cutthroat competition results in nothing…

A Splendid Exchange is a comprehensive history of world trade from 3000 BC to the present day. The book explores…

White Man’s Burden is an investigation and critique of international development, foreign aid, and Western intervention, including the histories and…

21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a book that explores what it means to be human in an age…

Homo Deus explores the impact of major technological developments on human society. The author uses these past events to predict…

America’s Hiking Trails is a lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50,000 miles of America’s most iconic trails. The book…

The Dust of Empire is a book that explores the impact of Western empires, from England to America, on the…

In Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi, a successful businessman and marketing expert, takes us through the secrets to successful networking….

The Urban Homestead by Kelly Coyne is an essential handbook for those interested in self-sufficient living in the city. The…

The World That Trade Created is a book that brings to life the history of trade and its actors. The…

The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly is a book that provides an optimistic roadmap for the future, showing how the coming…

What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly is a book that explores the history and future of technology. Kelly argues that…

The Soil Will Save Us is a book that explores the science of soil health and its connection to the…

Tea: The Drink That Changed The World is a fascinating history of tea and its spread throughout the world. The…

168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam is a time management strategy designed to help readers make the most of their week….

The Natural Communities of Georgia by Leslie Edwards is a comprehensive guide that provides an ecological context to enhance understanding…

Club Soccer 101 is an essential guide to the stars, stats, and stories of 101 of the greatest soccer teams…

Lost on Planet China is a travelogue written by J. Maarten Troost, detailing his adventures in China. The book is…

Best Tent Camping Florida is a comprehensive guidebook for those who love camping and want to explore the beautiful state…

Exploring Mammoth Cave National Park is a comprehensive guide to all the activities available in the 50,000-acre national park located…

Hiking The Florida Trail is a narrative account of Johnny Molloy’s journey as he hikes the entire length of the…

The Outward Bound Canoeing Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of canoeing. The book covers all aspects of…

How We Decide is a book that explores the science of decision-making and provides biological explanations of how people make…

Heart of Darkness is a novella by Joseph Conrad that tells the story of Charles Marlow, a sailor who is…

Freefall by Joseph Stiglitz is a book that traces the origins of the Great Recession. The author demolishes the contention…

Ecology of a Cracker Childhood is a memoir by Janisse Ray that chronicles her childhood spent in rural isolation and…

You Are Not a Gadget (2010) by Jaron Lanier is a book that explores the impact of technology on human…

Rework is a unique business book that shows the reader a better, faster, and easier way to be successful in…

Getting Everything You Can Out Of All You Got is a book that provides 21 strategies to help businesses outsmart…

Global Capitalism by Jeffrey Frieden is a comprehensive history of the global economy during the twentieth century. The book explores…

How to Do Nothing is a book that explores the problems with our current 24/7 work culture and how pausing…

Blackwater: Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army is a book written by independent journalist Jeremy Scahill. The book…