Of the 21 nonfiction books this year, I was able to narrow them down to my top 3 nonfiction reads. These are the best of the books I read in 2021. Two of these books were actually published in 2020.
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat
Aubrey Gordon
Without a doubt, What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by is one of my top books of all genres in 2021. You know the 12 books to read in 2022 challenge that is going around in people’s Instagram stories? I submitted this book for every single one. It should be required reading. Period. READ THIS BOOK.
Publication date: November 17, 2020
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You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism
Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar
In You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacy, comedian Amber Ruffin and her sister, Lacey Lamar, provide stories of everyday racism directed at one individual. Ruffin and Lamar approach and tell these stories through humor but also underline the racism present. While I did not think any of the stories were untrue, they were bewildering and the people unbelievable, insensitive, and ignorant. This book used the perfect amount of humor to discuss serious topics and the racism still prevalent in the U.S.
Publication date: January 12, 2021
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A Very Punchable Face
Colin Jost
A Very Punchable is one of the first audiobooks I have ever listened to/read. I laughed throughout the book, and I even cried during one chapter. Part love letter to New York, the book is humorous yet humble. If you do not already like Colin Jost, this book will certainly endear him to you.
Publication date: July 14, 2020
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Did you have a favorite nonfiction book this year? Or are you planning on trying to read more nonfiction in 2022?
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One response to “Best Books of 2021: Nonfiction”
Eleven out of my eighteen top books for 2021 were nonfiction as I had a great year with it – https://librofulltime.wordpress.com/2021/12/31/book-stats-and-best-books-of-2021/ I want to read … Lacey at some point, although I’m still concentrating on UK experiences at the moment and working my way through lots of books set here. Good to know it’s so well done.
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