When Beau was in the midst of his fight against the disease, he made his father promise that he would be all right. It doesn’t get better than the 25 on this list, which represent some of the best writing of the year, and all of it based on reality—or at least someone’s perception of it. Metaxas offers up a fresh perspective on a man so famous he’s more myth than reality these days, finding the humanity underneath the history. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me by Sherman Alexie“Evident throughout are humor and rage, respect and loving irreverence.” ~ Oprah Magazine. History normally looks back and attempts to say, with certainty, what did or didn’t happen. Facebook Share on twitter. Gerard's writing transports completely, thanks both to the eerie, atmospheric prose itself and to her thorough investigative journalism; each essay carries the reader to a seemingly foreign world. Using his own stories as a starting point, Nye tells the tale of a curious, engaged kid who sopped up information about everything, and argues that if you’re like him, you should spend less energy on comic book trivia and more on solving the world’s problems. As public outrage grew, the federal government was pressured into putting the obscure Bureau of Investigation, led by a young Herbert Hoover, in charge of the case. Essays by Montaigne – The original polemicist and essayist. He doesn’t use a lot of scientific terms, but instead explores space, time, and the known universe in simpler ways that even folks who have never had any scientific training will find incredibly easy to understand. Blinkist brings you knowledge from top nonfiction and podcasts, so you can learn anytime, anywhere. 50 notable works of nonfiction in 2017 (Simone Massoni for The Washington Post) Affluence Without Abundance: The Disappearing World of the Bushmen. There's her parents' membership in the Christian Science-esque New Thought Church, their departure from it, and then their (related?) After two years of careful consideration, Robert McCrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books of all time. Hardcover Dec. 4, 2017 . Are these the very best nonfiction books of 2017? Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, by Robert M. Sapolsky Along the way are plenty of insights into the current political situation around the world, making this as much an important work of history as it is a memoir. At its core is the death of Radtke's uncle, whose fatal heart condition forces Radtke and her family to reckon with the possibility of their meeting the same fate. fb. Our favorite memoirs, criticism, and narrative nonfiction, presented in no particular order. As he did with Alexander Hamilton, Chernow takes a familiar but opaque figure of American history and fleshes him out, revealing the human being under the engravings. We find ourselves at an unexpected point in history, as several events that seemed unlikely—or impossible—have come to pass within our own democracy. Everything All at Once: How to Unleash Your Inner Nerd, Tap into Radical Curiosity and Solve Any Problem, by Bill Nye What access do queer characters like JT Leroy earn those playing them? $23.49 It is an ideal book to read if your faith in our institutions is fading. Irby's voice is what makes these essays as funny as they are poignant, and she's as skilled discussing romantic misadventures as she is ruminating on the long-lasting effects of growing up with an abusive father. Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom, by Condoleezza Rice Loss is catastrophic, whether anticipated or not. The Best Fiction Books Of 2017. Read 8 570 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. In the 30 years that follow, food and eating, for Gay, have become inextricably linked to identity, comfort, and shame — but she doesn't examine only these internal conflicts. Grann revisits1920s Oklahoma: The Osage are vastly wealthy thanks to the rich oil fields of their reservations, and slowly they start dying for it at the hands of the white Americans who decide that that wealth should be theirs. Visit the #bookconcierge, @NPRBooks' guide to 2017's great reads. Freaks and losers populate the pages of Moshfegh’s latest story collection, as … OCT. 31, 2017. Serrano, with an awesome assist from Arturo Torres’ illustrations, offers up a deep-dive love letter to the sport of basketball that every fan should have on hand. And white readers: Yes, this book is a reckoning, and necessarily so. $25.00. Volunteer . OCT. 17, 2017. In this remarkable memoir, Biden opens up about that period of his life, discussing with disarming intimacy the personal and political struggles he endured while working to make the world a safer place and trying to decide if he would run for president in 2016. See the full list below, or browse all of the best books of 2020. Become a BuzzFeed News member. Here are CBC Books' picks for the best international nonfiction books of 2017. The book hinges on grief, specifically for Alexie's late mother, with whom he had a complicated relationship. Few people can discuss geopolitical events with the gravitas and authority that Dr. Rice can muster, making this an essential book for getting ready for the year to come. Kristen Radtke's graphic memoir is a quiet, stirring meditation on grief, loss, and impermanence. Choose what fits you, how it fits you Blinks Read or listen to the key ideas from bestselling nonfiction in 15 minutes Shortcasts NEW. Switching back and forth between internal and external investigations — remembering his mother, and then ruminating on their effects on each other — Alexie's memoir is heartbreaking and true. Coates adds a wealth of background material, including introductions in which he reflects on the essays, notes and background taken from his journals, and even personal stories that expand on and illuminate his themes. Fans of Irby's beloved blog "Bitches Gotta Eat" will know what delight they're walking into, but for new readers: what a wonderful surprise. In his essay collection They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib navigates American history and culture through music. (Gabriella Demczuk / The New York Times) Penguin Random House, Eduardo Montes-Bradley / CC, Little, Brown, Matt Lutton / Boreal Collective for BuzzFeed News. It's been a tough year — but a great one for books. (See: her survival of what might otherwise seem to be a life-ruining fitting-room disaster.). As a result, Kelly’s thoughts on our space program—including its necessity and utility—are worth reading, as is his description of the challenges that face anyone intending to spend a long time in orbit. Whether diving deeply into the meaning of Carly Rae Jepson's catchy pop, celebrating the transcendence of Prince's halftime show, or — in his most moving essays — ruminating on the "link between black music and black survival," with a specific focus on Freddie Gray, Mike Brown, Sandra Bland, and Trayvon Martin, Abdurraqib writes about the music he holds dear, and the experiences which have embedded this music in his life, with such lyricism that the writing nears music itself — and his love of the subject is palpable. Linda May's story is so poignant, though, because it's so complicated. (Myles lets you know when Rosie is speaking, and when Eileen is. by Stephen Kotkin A well … Picks The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years Slate’s books team selects the definitive works of reporting, memoir, and argument of the past quarter-century. Share on facebook. Montaigne was a social critic living in France in the 16th century. Here are our top 10 non-fiction books of the year, voted for by Readings' staff, and displayed in no particular order. She and her friends aren't homeless; they're houseless. Our favorite essay collections, biographies, memoirs, and history books. Kirkus Reviews, Contributor. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. | $18.95. Top Ten Best Non-Fiction Books for 2017. Contact Arianna Rebolini at arianna.rebolini@buzzfeed.com. This collection of essays are drawn from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ writing for The Atlantic during the years 2008 to 2016, roughly paralleling the Obama administration and ending on the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977 – 2002, by David Sedaris What would you like to read? But the only way 2018 is going to be a better year is if we learn a few things, and there’s no better way to improve your understanding of the world than via high-quality non-fiction books. Chernow paints a detailed picture of Grant as a man of action who withered in inactivity, a man whose alcoholism followed a unique cycle of binging followed by lengthy periods of sobriety, a man often mistaken for homeless prior to the Civil War who brought a willingness to engage the Confederate armies head on to his tactics that proved to be the key to winning the war. Any new David Sedaris book is a reason to celebrate. Arianna Rebolini BuzzFeed Staff. journey into Amway sales. He’s won praise and generated controversy for his outspokenness, especially when Arizona recently banned his works from schools as part of a cull of Mexican-American studies programs. Best Nonfiction Of 2017. Gessen outlines the failure of Russia's reform with precision and humanity, thoroughly explaining the strength of an authoritarian government's hold on its citizens' psyche. Barnum's fame? It's Eileen Myles' memoir, but it's also Rosie's memoir. A study of the lives of two men who never interacted might seem like a strange approach to history, but the result is a deeper look at the larger picture of culture and society that shaped their views, and the impact each had on the world around them. How becoming a birdwatcher made Kyo Maclear more creative Life on the Ground Floor by James Maskalyk These are the essays that made Coates a figure no serious person could ignore; they trace the evolution of his thought from the optimism of Obama’s first election to the somewhat darker mood of the later years. NPR's Book Concierge is your guide to 2017's best reads. HuffPost In 2017, the cultural conversation has been dominated by the constant churn of political news. Ricks places these two remarkable men side-by-side, however, and finds common ground in their shared philosophies and hatred of tyranny. The Book Concierge is back with 380+ great reads, hand-picked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Then we get to work on the 80. To read Sunshine State – Sarah Gerard's essay collection ruminating on her home state, Florida — is to fall into something like a trance. In the process, Tan reveals difficult truths about her childhood, and makes connections and uncovers memories that she herself was shocked by. His first memoir tackles the complex and difficult relationship he had with his mother. Save this story for later. Isaacson paints a portrait of a restless mind that exhibited unusual curiosity and made magical connections between disciplines that had never been made before. Best Biographies of 2017. Leavened with humor and written in a clear, easily-digested style, this is a science book that offers plenty of insight into what makes us all tick without numbing you with dense concepts and obscure jargon. Twitter Share on pinterest. Arianna Rebolini BuzzFeed Staff. 2010-2019: The Decade’s 25 Best Nonfiction Books On the eve of a new decade, we take a fond look back over some of the best nonfiction from the 2010s. The year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review. | $28.95. English novelist. What were the best books published this year? Mid-way thr We make sure that every book is read by two judges. Scaachi Koul's debut essay collection is cutting and hilarious, drawing out personal experiences to confront, more broadly, systems of oppression. Jane Austen. by Walter Isaacson Totally enthralling, masterful, and passionate, this book should garner serious consideration for a variety of book prizes. For decades now, he’s been celebrating the weirdo in all of us, but he’s doing something different with his latest: presenting excerpts of his own diaries from 1977 to 2002. The 19 Best Nonfiction Books Of 2017. By Stephanie Topacio Long. These odes would be worthwhile in themselves, but Massey pierces her adoration with criticism of the world in which they (and we) live, and the forces which publicly demean them: Take the stripping of Courtney Love's dignity, the erasure of Amber Rose's autonomy, the delegitimizing of Sylvia Plath's pain, not to mention that of her (female) fans. NOV. 30, 2017. 12/12/2017 12:33 pm ET Updated Dec 12, 2017 Originally … 17 Nov 2017. Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World Fareed Zakaria Kindle Edition. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below And it is an expansive journey, spanning centuries, looking at the ways in which enslaved Africans translated their history into their cooking in the American south, and how those traditions continued through abolition and beyond. Any time someone questions the need for laws protecting workers from the deprivations of profit-seeking companies, this story should serve as a lesson. Isaacson begins with the presumption that Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps the most creative genius in human history and proceeds from there, digesting more than 7,000 pages of notes da Vinci left behind to produce this biography, and the result is unlike anything else you’ve ever read about the most famous artist of the 15th and 16th centuries. Berwald's clear, delectable, and accessible prose takes the reader around the globe, plunging them into the mysterious depths of the ocean, and placing them in the worlds of these misunderstood creatures. It's when she steps away from the lightness of the scenes to hint at their darker histories — the reasons for her separation from her family's lifestyle, the sexual trauma of her past — that the memoir becomes a more contemplative look at religion and belief. Hardcover Hardcover William Shakespeare. Chernow sets out to prove that Grant, the brilliant general, was a far better president than he’s usually given credit for. American humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit. by Adam Morgan. Although they lived at the same time, were born in the same country, and fought many of the same enemies, Winston Churchill and George Orwell never met, and there’s no evidence they ever even read each other’s work. Looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript. NPR’s Book Concierge Our Guide To 2017’s Great Reads. $26.99 $28.00. Hardcover Priestdaddy is a memoir of family and faith, at once raw, obscene, and uncanny. Basketball (and Other Things): A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated, by Shea Serrano STALIN. In this revealing work, Clavin strips away the unnecessary flourishes to focuses on the facets of the story he can verify—and that unadorned tale turns out to be just as fascinating, especially his telling of the lesser-known Dodge City War, a bloodless affair that saw Earp and Masterson return to the area years later to firmly establish the rule of law, once and for all. $16.95 2017 was a tough year for reality, in the sense that many of us spent the year trying as hard as possible to avoid it. The book forces the reader to reconsider the future of our planet, and of our role in it. $28.99. Grann, of The Lost City of Z fame, does a marvelous job catching you up on vital history that’s been nearly forgotten. Here are the best nonfiction books of 2020—so far. Best Nonfiction Children’s Books of 2017. In Bunk, Kevin Young arms readers with a more thorough understanding of the lies they're being sold, and perhaps a strengthened defense against them. | $29.99. In The Cooking Gene he turns this interest into a journey, one which readers are lucky enough to witness. Hardcover 50 notable works of nonfiction in 2017 - The Washington Post (Simone Massoni for The Washington Post) Affluence Without Abundance: The Disappearing World of the Bushmen … It's not just history; it is an urgent awakening. Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit, by Chris Matthews Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery, by Scott Kelly Soon after, many began suffering terrible medical problems, including lost teeth and disease jawbones, sparking a decades-long legal and medical battle that redefined worker’s rights and workplace safety. The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein. Here’s my list of the 27 best nonfiction books of all time, in no particular order. Best books of 2017: The best nonfiction Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “We Were Eight Years in Power” is one of the best nonfiction books of 2017. Joe Biden, former vice president and possible future presidential candidate, lost his son Beau to brain cancer after a momentous struggle. Alongside this investigation is a more personal one, equally compelling, diving into Twitty's own rich and complicated history (Twitty grew up in Washington, DC, but his family is from Alabama; Twitty also converted to Judaism in his youth), and never straying far from the food that links the two narratives. 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013. Koul (who is a current staff writer at BuzzFeed News) writes with nuance and frankness, adding fresh insight to conversations around immigration — Koul's confronting her cultural ambivalence upon returning to her parents' homeland is especially affecting — and identity. It's about consciousness, grief, and love, and what it means to not just experience these states but to probe and reshape them, to ultimately (hopefully) reach some peace. The 17 Best Nonfiction Books Of 2017 Prove It's Never Been Easier To Be Well-Informed. Caso não concorde com o uso cookies dessa forma, você deverá ajustar as configurações de seu navegador ou deixar de acessar o nosso site e serviços. Edition. This is a list of adult non-fiction books that topped The New York Times Non-Fiction Best … Every year our staff vote for their favourite books, albums, films and TV shows of the past 12 months. Florida's role as an oddball state may not seem like anything new, but in Gerard's capable hands Florida becomes not so much a geographical state but a state of being, something which can leave an indelible mark on those who call it home. Esses Cookies nos permitem coletar alguns dados pessoais sobre você, como sua ID exclusiva atribuída ao seu dispositivo, endereço de IP, tipo de dispositivo e navegador, conteúdos visualizados ou outras ações realizadas usando nossos serviços, país e idioma selecionados, entre outros. | $40.00. The Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books Of 2017. | $25.95. Battling the expected sexism and hostile attitudes of their male counterparts and supervisors, tens of thousands of women helped to end the war much more quickly than it would have otherwise, and Mundy rescues their stories from obscurity and gives them the credit they deserve. When Lockwood writes about faith, she doesn't do so from a place of judgment, but as a family member betrayed, trying to reconcile the comfort of the past with the wrongs of the present. NONFICTION. Option B explores the theory and practical application of techniques to help you not only weather grief and survive life’s swerves, but to move on from it and continue to have a meaningful and fulfilling life despite the void left by those we’ve lost. And there were so many incredible titles in 2017. We’re Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True, by Gabrielle Union With wit, sharp insight, and apparent love, Massey pays tribute to some of the women of pop culture, both real and fictional, whom she's idolized throughout her life. When the Nation became incredibly wealthy after oil was discovered on their land, more than 20 of its members of were murdered between 1921 and 1926. The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years Slate’s books team selects the definitive works of reporting, memoir, and argument of the past quarter-century. ET. Her death Forced Alexie to confront his bond with the intelligent but often abusive woman he left behind. U.S. Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose, by Joe Biden Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, by Neil deGrasse Tyson Through prose and poetry, narrative and abstraction, Sherman Alexie creates the stunning memoir You Don't Have to Say You Love Me. —Ben Kassoy What sets Young's history apart, beyond his painstaking research and conversational voice, is his focus on the role of race and queerness in these lies: Why was Joice Heth, the enslaved woman made to pose as a 161-year-old wet nurse to George Washington, the key to P.T. Best Nonfiction Books of 2017 – Publisher’s Weekly. Paperback Over the next year, Joe Biden served his country while his son slowly lost his battle. They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World, by Eric Metaxas Total books in Non-Fiction: 307; Top 5 Authors. Posted on December 8, 2017, at 5:47 p.m. Mark Twain. Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Man on Wall Street, by Sheelah Kolhatkar (Random House) – … Best non-fiction books of 2017. by Tyler Cowen December 2, 2017 at 1:02 am in Books; Here is my list, more or less in the order I read them, and the links typically bring you to my lengthier comments: Neil M. Maher, Apollo in the Age of Aquarius. Hardcover Harari takes a different approach: looking forward. Ironically, though, it's nearly impossible to leave this book without the overwhelming need to be new BFFs with her. By Arianna Rebolini. Backed by an obvious (and pure) love of the sport, this often hilarious and always gorgeous book is both a source of hours of reading pleasure and a beautiful work of art to have on display in the house. The American Spirit: Who We Are & What We Stand For, by David McCullough Nonfiction had a great year in 2017, from Walter Isaacson’s Leonardo da Vinci biography to cultural critic Roxane Gay’s Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body and countless titles in between. It's also captivating, insightful, and not without hope. By Claire Fallon, Katherine Brooks, and Jillian Capewell. They reject capitalism, but their travels are determined by available work. The 17 Best Nonfiction Books Of 2017 Prove It's Never Been Easier To Be Well-Informed. This is a list of adult non-fiction books that topped The New York Times Non-Fiction Best Seller list in 2017, in the Combined Print & E-books Non-Fiction category. It's a fascinating book, perfectly blending past and present, personal and societal, private and public, solving countless culinary mysteries along the way. On average, my goal is to read about 1 book a week, or roughly 50 - 55 books a year. They embrace their freedom, but they live in a nearly constant fear of "the knock" — police coming to ask what they're up to. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women, by Kate Moore Nye is something of a modern-day polymath, and in this inspiring book (a combination memoir and textbook) he encourages science- and math-minded folks to use their powers for good. In other words, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s really to head into space, Kelly’s book offers the most up-to-date and informative account ever written. Daniel W. Drezner, The Ideas Industry: How Pessimists, Partisans, and Plutocrats are Transforming the Marketplace of Ideas. | $37.50. The Best Fiction Books Of 2017. If you ever doubt that one person can alter the course of history, look no further than Martin Luther, a young monk who sought only to spark debate when he posted his 95 Theses to a church door. Then we, as a group of judges, cut that list of 170 down to about 80, based on reputation, reviews and existing information. Churchill and Orwell: The Fight for Freedom, by Thomas E. Ricks By James Suzman (Bloomsbury) Meet … Hardcover BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR. Masha Gessen's The Future Is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia is a dark and expansive tome, elucidating the events and forces which, over the course of one generation, returned Russia to a Soviet order seemingly stronger than ever. The best non-fiction books of 2017. Koul is incisive in her criticism, but doesn't shy away from poking fun at herself. Produced by Rose Friedman, Petra Mayer, Beth Novey and Meghan Sullivan | Executive Producer: Ellen Silva About. Bring it in 2021 with enrichment ‘kits’ January 8, 2021. 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