Science Nonfiction is considered a distinct genre within the broader category of nonfiction. Encompassing books that focus on factual scientific information, research, and discoveries, presented in a non-fictional manner; essentially, writing about science based on evidence and facts, not fictional narrative
Behave by Robert Sapolsky – A Straightforward Review of Human Behavior What makes us do the things we do? In Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Robert Sapolsky takes readers on a journey to uncover the…
The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson – A Review of CRISPR Gene editing isn’t just a concept pulled from science fiction anymore—it’s real, and it’s here. In The Code Breaker, Walter Isaacson tells the fascinating story of Jennifer Doudna, a…
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer – A Thoughtful Book Review What happens when you combine the precision of a scientist with the storytelling of an Indigenous teacher? In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer does just that, weaving together her…
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – Pensive Book Review Trauma is more common than many people realize, and its effects go far beyond the mind. In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der…
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli – A Simple Review What if physics could be as poetic as it is profound? Carlo Rovelli’s Seven Brief Lessons on Physics offers a rare blend of elegance and simplicity. Written for…
The Immortal Life of H. Lacks – A Potent Story of Science and Humanity Henrietta Lacks’ story is one that science couldn’t have advanced without, yet her name remained unknown for decades. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca…
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben – Provocative Book Review What if trees could talk? Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees invites us to see forests in ways we never imagined. This global bestseller uncovers the surprising…
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry – A Clear and Honest Book Review Science doesn’t have to be intimidating, and Neil deGrasse Tyson proves it with Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. In a world full of complex equations and…
