Want to be the most interesting guest at a dinner party? Be the most well-read.
There are many earnest, unpretentious reasons to be a regular reader, from stepping into someone else’s shoes to escaping from the stress of day-to-day life. But, admit it: There’s a little part of you that also wants that scholarly reputation.
Why not capture the attention of your peers with a riveting celebrity backstory or share a fun fact from a new wellness book? Lately, I’ve been talking up Sophie Elmhirst’s “A Marriage at Sea” to anyone who will listen, wowing them with the survival story of a shipwrecked couple who spent 118 days at sea.
Whether you’re looking to impress your friends or want to further your quest for knowledge, here are 10 niche nonfiction books that will keep you engaged as you get smarter.
Learn the sinister afterlife of your trash in this investigation of the global garbage trade. Clapp spent two years reporting across five continents to uncover the “secret hot potato second life” of trash and its devastating consequences for poor nations. You won’t look at your trash the same once you know about the shipping, selling and smuggling behind the scenes.
