Six New Non-Fiction Reads
Take a break from your regular reads and try some great new non-fiction
Everything is Tuberculosis
John Green
Inspired by his time spent with a young TB patient in Sierra Leone, this new book from John Green is a deviation from his usual fiction novels and instead weaves a social and scientific history of how the disease has shaped our world.
The Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins
The new self-help book that has the internet buzzing, The Let Them Theory is designed to help you let go of things that are out of your control and causing you stress. Whether you’re worried about judgement, the opinions of others or unnecessary drama, the advice is simple – let people do what they’re going to do without obsessing over it.
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Bill Gates
One of the most influential figures of our time, in his new book Bill Gates takes us back to the very start of his life. From his caring-yet-demanding parents and childhood friends, to developing a rebellious streak and dropping out of Harvard at age 20, this memoir traces Bill’s formative years.
Didion & Babitz
Lili Anolik
We follow the fascinating, fractured friendship of two great American writers through the ‘60s and ‘70s. One – Joan Didion – is effortlessly cool and completely unreadable. The other – Eve Babitz – is eccentric, hot-tempered and brilliant. Using Eve’s own letters, the author paints a brand new portrait of them both.
Why We Die
Venki Ramakrishnan
Blending modern science with philosophy, this fascinating study into ageing and mortality asks what the enormous strides in medicine and biology mean for us as a species. Why do we age? Why do some species live longer than others? And how close are we to cheating death completely?
Give it a Grow
Martha Swales
Just in time for spring, this is the ultimate beginner’s guide to growing your own veg, fruit and flowers. Best of all it’s fuss-free, with no need for fancy equipment or tools, so even the most inexperienced can get involved.
