Top 10 Best Non-Fiction Books for 2021

The diversity of the world of literature is impressive, and translations of popular modern English publications are very pleasing, because these books contain invaluable knowledge. Non-fiction in translation means “not fiction”, the main condition of the genre is authenticity. The main task of such books is the transfer of knowledge and the benefits that the reader can draw for himself between the lines and apply in practice.

If you have not yet read the books from this list of the best non-fiction genre, and the word self-development is not an empty phrase for you, be sure to take note of them! They have already been read by people striving to make their lives better.

Pay attention! Book prices are approximate. They vary from store to store.

10 One day in ancient Rome. Alberto Angela

pages: 416

Price: 446 p

Every educated person should know the history of Ancient Rome, or at least the most significant events that took place in it. The book “One Day in Ancient Rome” describes the daily life of the Romans, their secrets and curiosities that happened to them.

It’s hard to believe, but the world of ancient Rome at the height of the empire resembles a modern metropolis much more than we can imagine. One and a half million residents faced the same problems that we are facing now: traffic jams, expensive housing, an influx of immigrants, and so on.

For your information: The book is accompanied by illustrations that help to better present the situations described in it.

9. How microbes control us. Secret rulers of life on Earth. Ed Yong

pages: 352

Price: 409 p

Can miniature microbes control us? Not that word! And tells us how they do it Ed Jones in his book How Microbes Control Us. The secret rulers of life on Earth.

There are millions of microbes in every person and animal. Ed Jones invites readers to take a journey into the wonderful world of microbes and look at them with different eyes. Microbes are our protectors. They supplement our immune system, helping it cope with diseases. It turns out that such a neighborhood is good for us? Then why do so many people strive to eradicate microbes? Let’s try to find answers to questions in this informative book.

8. Shoe seller. Phil Knight

pages: 480

Price: 283 p

How many stories do you know about people who got lucky? Here’s another one for your collection! “Shoe seller” – this is the history of the company Nike – about sneakers that are worn all over the world. And it all started rather modestly: Phil Knight borrowed $ 50 from his father – for this money he opened a small company with the aim of transporting inexpensive shoes, and then it started …

The book is written in an artistic style, making it easy to read. It is proved here that even with $50 (a little more than 3 rubles) you can start your own business. The story is told from Knight, who tells the story of his company and what helped make it successful.

7. The subtle art of indifference. Mark Manson

pages: 192

Price: 480 p

In conversations between young people, you can often hear the following phrase: “Forget about it,” maybe they are right about something? We attach too much importance to what is not worth it. But how do we figure out what is really important to us and what is not? Maybe, Mark Manson prompt.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck is an educational book with tips for self-development. The author believes that it is impossible to live normally, constantly in the dream, visualizing and achieving. But what about recreation and entertainment? Mark Manson shares his opinion in the book.

In a nutshell, here are the main tips from the book:

• strive less – you will get more;
• do not strive for positive experience – it is negative;
• you are the same as everyone else;
• do not look for motivation from outside;
• you think unimportant things are important, etc.

Perhaps, thanks to this book, you will look at old things in a new way. Is it worth reading? Definitely yes.

6. An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth. What 4000 hours in orbit taught me. Chris Hadfield

pages: 324

Price: 400 p

You may have heard about Chris Hadfield from TED talk and YouTube videos. His speeches are always inspiring, and the book is no exception. An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth. What 4000 hours in orbit taught me” is an autobiography of an astronaut.

Now Chris Hadfield 61 years old, behind him – a career as a military pilot and 3 space flights. He ended his career as an astronaut with a 145-day expedition to the ISS, where he was a captain. At the time of the start, he was 52 years old – by that time he was already a famous blogger, photographer and musician. The autobiographical book is written in simple language and without a drop of pathos, but richly seasoned with thanks.

5. My neighbor is a millionaire. Thomas Stanley, William Danko

pages: 400

Price: 442 p

Have you ever wondered why some people earn huge amounts of money while others live in poverty? One thing is clear – going to work in the office and following the orders of the boss is a failure. This is done by everyone around and only a few achieve heights.

So how do you join the ranks of millionaires? Maybe they will tell us Thomas Stanley и William Danko? In search of an answer to how to become rich, the authors of the book “My Millionaire Neighbor” traveled all over America and interviewed people with high incomes. Despite the fact that the study was conducted 20 years ago, the general principles of wealth still work. With these principles, the authors share with us in the book.

4. Sapiens. Brief history of mankind. Yuval Noah Harari

pages: 520

Price: 613 p

For many people, studying the history of mankind seems boring – it is difficult to understand all the intricacies of what happened decades ago. However, Yuval Noah Harari shows that studying can turn into a pleasant pastime.

Together with the author in Sapiens. A Brief History of Humankind” we investigate how a subspecies of homo sapiens managed to survive and not surrender to other human species (there were about 6 different species on the planet and each fought for survival). In this book you will find a whole warehouse of hypotheses and facts. Whether to agree with the author or not is up to everyone, but the fact that you will be interested in reading the book is for sure.

3. The richest man in Babylon. George Clason

pages: 176

Price: 377 p

This book can be found on many top self-development lists – it’s hard to resist the onslaught of praise and not read it. The book “The Richest Man in Babylon” conveys to the reader the simplest truths: how to save and, more importantly, increase money.

If you are passionate about getting out of poverty, this book will be your guide. It will help you to really look at the topic of finance and achieve material success. Discussed George Clason principles are universal and immutable. They will prove their effectiveness to you, as they have already proved to many people who have seriously decided to improve their financial situation.

For your information: this book will tell you how to become rich even if you are in debt. Ready to change your life? Dare!

2. Wright brothers. The people who taught the world to fly. David McCullough

pages: 338

Price: 507 p

At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, “flight fever” gripped humanity – people passionately desired to realize the dream of controlled flight. The governments of the United States and European countries spent huge fortunes to create an aircraft.

At this time, in a small town in Ohio, 2 Wright brothers built their first flying car with their own small funds. “Wright brothers. The people who taught the world to fly” talks about how two brothers were able to build the world’s first airplane. They were the first to be able to fly an experimental aircraft in the air, which led to the development of aircraft construction.

1. Rich dad, poor dad. Robert Kiyosaki

pages: 352

Price: 459 p

If you are interested in self-development, then you have definitely heard about this book more than once. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to do so. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a book that will provide you with useful knowledge that you can put into practice and try to get rich.

Robert Kiyosaki I am convinced that children in school do not receive proper knowledge about finance, and then they give their whole lives to earning money. But you can go in a non-trivial way – to make money work for you. Kiyosaki shares useful tips in his book and encourages every parent to teach their children the right perception of money.