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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-07T21:12:53.000Z",
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    "Best reads",
    "Book recommendations",
    "Book roundup",
    "Books",
    "Booktok",
    "Goods",
    "beach reads",
    "Stephen King",
    "Freakonomics Revised and Expanded Edition",
    "Outliers: The Story of Success",
    "The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals",
    "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft",
    "Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition",
    "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life",
    "The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition",
    "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking",
    "The Year Of Magical Thinking",
    "A Moveable Feast",
    "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools",
    "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success",
    "The Let Them Theory",
    "Renegade Women in Film & TV",
    "When Breath Becomes Air",
    "Facebook"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nForget the beach reads — we’re officially entering our 'Learning Era.' Whether you’re looking to deconstruct your diet with Michael Pollan, master the art of the written word with Stephen King (and not in a scary way), or find the power in your own silence with Susan Cain, these are the top-rated non-fiction titles currently dominating Goodreads and our own bookshelves this month.\n\n* * *\n\n## Here are the top-rated non-fiction books on our reading lists right now.\n\n### Top-Rated on GoodReads\n\n\n\n\n###  _Freakonomics Revised and Expanded Edition_ by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner\n\nReaders are obsessed with this gutsy page-turner, which explores the world as it currently is, warts and all. Rather than dreaming of a brighter planet and listing all the various ways we can achieve a more just future, authors Levitt and Dubner choose to dive into modern society, as it currently functions. It's raw, it's honest, and painfully engaging.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell\n\nMalcolm Gladwell is known for his thought-provoking non-fiction, and _Outliers_ is no exception. The author unveils the curtain on some of the most brilliant and talented minds of the 20th and 21st centuries, from The Beatles to Christopher Langan and J. Robert Oppenheimer — revealing the surprising factors that shape success. (Yes, this is the book that popularized the “10,000-hour rule.”)\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan\n\n“What should we have for dinner?” sounds like a simple question, but Michael Pollan reveals just how deeply it impacts our health, culture, and food systems. In _The Omnivore’s Dilemma_ , he unpacks America’s dependence on processed, convenience-driven meals — and the surprising role corn plays in nearly everything we eat. The book is equal parts eye-opening investigation and practical guide, encouraging readers to think more intentionally about where their food comes from and how to build healthier eating habits.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King\n\nI read this years ago and still quote it in conversation. _On Writing_ is easily one of the best books on the craft of writing — and that’s coming from a writer. Part memoir, part masterclass, the book is packed with sharp, practical advice from one of the most successful authors of the past century. If you’ve ever wanted a candid, no-nonsense writing lesson from Stephen King himself, this is it.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition by Anthony Bourdain\n\nGet to know Anthony Bourdain beyond the television persona in this wildly entertaining, brutally honest memoir. _Kitchen Confidential_ reveals the chaotic, fast-paced world of professional kitchens while tracing Bourdain’s unconventional rise in the culinary world. It’s a must-read for aspiring chefs, food lovers, and anyone fascinated by the messy brilliance behind restaurant culture.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life_ By Barbara Kingsolver\n\nIn this eye-opening memoir, Barbara Kingsolver and her family commit to eating only what they can grow themselves or source locally and seasonally in rural West Virginia. _Animal, Vegetable, Miracle_ offers a fascinating look at how dramatically our food system has shifted from its farming roots, while making a compelling case for cleaner, more intentional eating. It's the kind of book that completely changes the way you think about food.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition By Anne Frank\n\nFew books are as moving and unforgettable as _The Diary of a Young Girl_. Through her diary entries, Anne Frank captures both the unimaginable fear of living through the Holocaust and the enduring hope, curiosity, and humanity of adolescence. The fact that she was still able to find beauty and light during one of history’s darkest chapters makes this memoir endlessly powerful and inspiring.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking_ By Susan Cain\n\nIf you're an introvert, you must read this book about the power of being quiet and observant. If you have ever felt overlooked in a world that seems to reward the loudest voices in the room, this book's for you.\n\n### Our Favorite NonFiction\n\n\n\n\n### The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion\n\nJoan Didion delivers a Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the year following the sudden death of her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, while their only daughter lay in a coma. Rather than a traditional memoir of grief, Didion approaches her loss with the precision of a journalist, documenting the \"magical thinking\" that takes hold when the mind refuses to accept the permanence of death. Widely regarded as a modern classic, the book is a testament to Didion’s lucid and honest prose, and serves as both a manual for survival and a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the people we love.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway\n\nIn this posthumously published memoir, Ernest Hemingway reflects on his early years as a struggling young writer in 1920s Paris. _A Moveable Feast_ captures the romance, ambition, and artistic energy of the era, offering an intimate glimpse into the world of the “Lost Generation” through Hemingway’s sharp, nostalgic lens.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton\n\nTyler Staton explores the power of prayer in a distracted, fast-moving world. _Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools_ blends spiritual insight with practical wisdom, encouraging readers to embrace a more intentional, faith-filled life rooted in vulnerability, hope, and connection.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### __Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.\n\nDespite being nearly two decades old, this influential self-development book explores how our beliefs about intelligence and talent shape success. _Mindset_ introduces the concept of a “growth mindset,” arguing that resilience, curiosity, and a willingness to learn matter far more than natural ability when it comes to achieving long-term goals.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins\n\nMel Robbins introduces a transformative mindset for reclaiming personal peace. The core premise is simple: stop wasting energy trying to control or change others. By \"letting them\" be who they are—even if they disappoint you—you eliminate unnecessary stress and emotional friction, allowing you to focus entirely on your own reactions, growth, and happiness.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Renegade Women in Film & TV_ by Elizabeth Weitzman\n\nElizabeth Weitzman chronicles the lives of 50 trailblazing women who defied the odds to shape the entertainment industry. From silent film pioneers to modern icons, this collection highlights the actors, directors, and writers who broke barriers and opened doors, offering an inspiring look at the history of female rebellion in Hollywood.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi\n\nNeurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi reflects on his transition from doctor to patient after a terminal lung cancer diagnosis. This poignant memoir explores the intersection of science and spirituality, as Kalanithi searches for the meaning of life while facing death, offering a profound, courageous meditation on what makes a life worth living.\n\n**_Follow Brit + Co on Facebook for more book recommendations!_**",
  "title": "15 Top-Rated Non-Fiction Books Dominating Our Reading Lists Right Now"
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