Entertaining Non Fiction Books

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Outliers: The Story of Success Outliers: The Story of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 854,450 ratings — published 2008
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 890,859 ratings — published 2005
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What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.85 — 104,442 ratings — published 2009
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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit (Audio CD)
by (shelved 2 times as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.90 — 83,502 ratings — published 2017
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.01 — 848,804 ratings — published 2000
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 617,944 ratings — published 2005
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Bossypants Bossypants (ebook)
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avg rating 3.96 — 1,047,570 ratings — published 2011
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.39 — 995,980 ratings — published 2010
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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.30 — 231,164 ratings — published 2009
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The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.44 — 1,012 ratings — published 2014
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Mindfulness on the Go: Inner Peace in Your Pocket Mindfulness on the Go: Inner Peace in Your Pocket (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.83 — 270 ratings — published 2014
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Gift from the Sea Gift from the Sea (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 55,321 ratings — published 1955
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 93,580 ratings — published 2011
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The Joy Document: Creating a Midlife of Surprise and Delight The Joy Document: Creating a Midlife of Surprise and Delight (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.81 — 91 ratings — published 2024
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Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures: Inspiration for Times When Life Doesn't Go As Planned Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures: Inspiration for Times When Life Doesn't Go As Planned (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 55 ratings — published 2024
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 1,227,490 ratings — published 2011
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The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 10,001 ratings — published 2024
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The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 13,570 ratings — published 2023
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Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.53 — 1,644 ratings — published 2023
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The Irrational Season (Crosswicks Journals, #3) The Irrational Season (Crosswicks Journals, #3)
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avg rating 4.19 — 2,246 ratings — published 1976
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.13 — 77,735 ratings — published 2019
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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team: (A True Story of Survival, Teamwork, and Global Rescue Efforts) All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team: (A True Story of Survival, Teamwork, and Global Rescue Efforts)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.49 — 6,484 ratings — published 2020
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Dragon Hoops Dragon Hoops (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.32 — 9,243 ratings — published 2020
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.37 — 394,802 ratings — published 2019
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I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.38 — 29,492 ratings — published 2015
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Just Mercy Just Mercy (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.62 — 257,700 ratings — published 2014
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As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.18 — 73,791 ratings — published 2014
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The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.16 — 13,381 ratings — published 2014
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.39 — 356,692 ratings — published 2013
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Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.14 — 20,763 ratings — published 2012
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Chasing Lincoln's Killer Chasing Lincoln's Killer (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.84 — 12,259 ratings — published 2009
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The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.09 — 5,366 ratings — published 2011
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The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.48 — 114,908 ratings — published 2010
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.13 — 794,802 ratings — published 2010
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Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.57 — 1,372 ratings — published 2006
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.17 — 195,443 ratings — published 2023
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Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.23 — 6,318 ratings — published 2022
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The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.02 — 62,655 ratings — published 2021
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Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How To Take It Back Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How To Take It Back (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.19 — 6,892 ratings — published 2018
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.10 — 30,241 ratings — published 2014
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The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.23 — 12,240 ratings — published 2011
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Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.76 — 2,263 ratings — published 2023
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The Winning Life: An Introduction to Buddhist Practice The Winning Life: An Introduction to Buddhist Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.97 — 92 ratings — published 1998
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Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 4.17 — 4,051 ratings — published 2018
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61 Minutes to a Miracle: Fulton Sheen and a True Story of the Impossible 61 Minutes to a Miracle: Fulton Sheen and a True Story of the Impossible (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.60 — 271 ratings — published
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Shameless: A Case for Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good (About Sex) Shameless: A Case for Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good (About Sex)
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avg rating 4.21 — 8,665 ratings — published 2019
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David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.97 — 190,443 ratings — published 2013
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The New York Times Hello, My Name Is Wednesday: 50 Wednesday Crossword Puzzles The New York Times Hello, My Name Is Wednesday: 50 Wednesday Crossword Puzzles (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 3.75 — 4 ratings — published
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Yes Please Yes Please (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as entertaining-non-fiction)
avg rating 3.85 — 551,686 ratings — published 2014
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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 358,563 ratings — published 2016
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