2018 was yet another tough year for our planet. The only way 2019 is going to be better is if we learn a few things, and one of the surefire ways to improve is reading good non-fiction books. Here goes my take on the best non-fiction of 2018.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark

Currently on Sale −30% 2,468 reviews I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer I didn't really know much about the Golden State Killer case. Never was a fan of the true-crime genre. Never expected this book to be so good. It is a sensational piece of investigative journalism, whether true crime stories are your cup of tea or not.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Currently on Sale −70% 2,122 reviews 21 Lessons for the 21st Century Harrari asks questions about the foundations of our modern society. The book is basically a captivating summary of the authors fears in 21 essays, which are split into 5 categories: The Technological Challenge, The Political Challenge, Despair and Hope, Truth and, finally, Resilience. Food for thought and definitely a must-read.

Atomic Habits

Currently on Sale −43% 5,446 reviews Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones A simple and powerful guide to change your bad habits and introduce good ones. The most important idea of this book is the '1% rule'. When applied consistently, the author promises your life will not be the same.

Enlightenment Now

Currently on Sale −30% 1,315 reviews Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress Pinker's pragmatic and positive approach to society and politics is refreshing. He seems to have a deep knowledge of how communities work and how we were shaped by the combination of science, democracy and humanism. The book offers a riveting outlook into the future.

Russian Roulette

Currently on Sale −54% 1,281 reviews Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump A compelling chronological report about Russian meddling in the US 2016 presidential election. Most of it we already know from the news. It took me quite a long time to read but it was worth it. A very depressing read for sure.

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Bad Blood

Currently on Sale −45% 4,726 reviews Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Utterly fascinating! An account of the Theranos scandal. Funny and witty writing. A story of an entrepreneur whose only goal in life is to become a billionaire. Doing anything it takes.

Not That Bad

Currently on Sale −15% 111 reviews Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture Reading this book should be mandatory in schools. It's a super-important collection of stories that will make you think about the scope to which sexual violence still exists in our culture.

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