Posted by Meredith on Friday, Dec 20, 2013
Do you ever go on genre binges, where you only read books in a specific genre? Apparently, many Library employees were on a non-fiction reading binge in 2013, because our list of Best Non-Fiction Books of 2013 exceeds our fiction list. Make sure you stop by the Library's second floor on your next visit to check out our vast collection!
ICPL BEST NON-FICTION OF 2013
- Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan
- The Unforgettable Photograph: 228 Ideas, Tips, and Secrets for Taking the Best Pictures of Your Life by George Lange
- Walking Home: A Poet’s Journey by Simon Armitage
- Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code by Margalit Fox
- Confronting the Classics: Traditions, Adventures, and Innovations by Mary Beard
- The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Thing, by Paula Byrne
- How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese Laymon
- Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright
- Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
- The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese by Michael Paterniti
- Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton
- Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
- Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile by Nate Jackson
- Drama High: The Incredible True Story of a Brilliant Teacher, a Struggling Town, and the Magic of Theater by Michael Sokolove
About the Author
Meredith was formerly the Library's Public Relations Specialist.