The Best Non-Fiction Books To Read On Your Weekend Getaway
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re camping at a forested state park, cozying away at a cabin in the mountains, or renting an Airbnb in the city, a weekend getaway — especially if it’s a destination decided by your zodiac – is always an enjoyable change of scenery. It’s a time to participate in more touristy outings and also catch up on the leisure activities you might not have time for during the week.
Whether you’re a regular reader or not, a weekend getaway is a great time to crack open a new book. Reading is an easy form of entertainment, great for long car rides or afternoons inside, and it can also help you wind down in the evenings when your body is getting ready to sleep in a new environment (per Market Project). While the YA fiction genre continues to be one of the most popular in publishing, adult nonfiction is also selling strong, with memoirs and self-help books being the most notable subgenres (per Toner Buzz). There are many nonfiction books to choose from for your weekend away, and the following list is some of the best.
Laughing All the Way to the Mosque: The Misadventures of a Muslim Woman by Zarqa Nawaz
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If you’re looking for something fun to read, memoirs can also be a solid choice for your vacation weekend. Zarqa Nawaz’s “Laughing all the Way to the Mosque: The Misadventures of a Muslim Woman” is an example of a memoir that explores serious social and political issues while maintaining a truly humorous tone.
If you’re unfamiliar, Nawaz is most known for creating the highly-acclaimed Canadian sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie,” but she also has an extensive background in journalism (via Zarqa Nawaz). As noted by Publisher’s Weekly, the memoir combines the author’s lighthearted wit with real-life events, providing an entertaining experience for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead
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Joshua Whitehead’s 2022 release “Making Love with the Land” is a nonfiction book that explores Indigenous identity, queerness, body, and nature through a combination of genres, according to Penguin Random House. In doing so, the author has created a form of storytelling he refers to as “biostory” (via Goodreads).
Whitehead is an Oji-nêhiyaw member of Peguis First Nation, located in Canada, and has previously published poetry and fiction, including the 2018 novel “Johnny Appleseed” (via Joshua Whitehead). Described as both heart-wrenching and intellectual, this book is definitely a heavier read for your weekend getaway, but it’s also beautiful and worthwhile.
The Best Non-Fiction Books To Read On Your Weekend Getaway
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By Madison Emily Whisenand/Oct. 11, 2022 3:49 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re camping at a forested state park, cozying away at a cabin in the mountains, or renting an Airbnb in the city, a weekend getaway — especially if it’s a destination decided by your zodiac – is always an enjoyable change of scenery. It’s a time to participate in more touristy outings and also catch up on the leisure activities you might not have time for during the week.
Whether you’re a regular reader or not, a weekend getaway is a great time to crack open a new book. Reading is an easy form of entertainment, great for long car rides or afternoons inside, and it can also help you wind down in the evenings when your body is getting ready to sleep in a new environment (per Market Project). While the YA fiction genre continues to be one of the most popular in publishing, adult nonfiction is also selling strong, with memoirs and self-help books being the most notable subgenres (per Toner Buzz). There are many nonfiction books to choose from for your weekend away, and the following list is some of the best.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
Whether you’re a regular reader or not, a weekend getaway is a great time to crack open a new book. Reading is an easy form of entertainment, great for long car rides or afternoons inside, and it can also help you wind down in the evenings when your body is getting ready to sleep in a new environment (per Market Project).
While the YA fiction genre continues to be one of the most popular in publishing, adult nonfiction is also selling strong, with memoirs and self-help books being the most notable subgenres (per Toner Buzz). There are many nonfiction books to choose from for your weekend away, and the following list is some of the best.
Confident Women: Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of the Feminine Persuasion by Tori Telfer
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Laughing All the Way to the Mosque: The Misadventures of a Muslim Woman by Zarqa Nawaz
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If you’re looking for something fun to read, memoirs can also be a solid choice for your vacation weekend. Zarqa Nawaz’s “Laughing all the Way to the Mosque: The Misadventures of a Muslim Woman” is an example of a memoir that explores serious social and political issues while maintaining a truly humorous tone.
If you’re unfamiliar, Nawaz is most known for creating the highly-acclaimed Canadian sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie,” but she also has an extensive background in journalism (via Zarqa Nawaz). As noted by Publisher’s Weekly, the memoir combines the author’s lighthearted wit with real-life events, providing an entertaining experience for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
If you’re unfamiliar, Nawaz is most known for creating the highly-acclaimed Canadian sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie,” but she also has an extensive background in journalism (via Zarqa Nawaz). As noted by Publisher’s Weekly, the memoir combines the author’s lighthearted wit with real-life events, providing an entertaining experience for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
The Wonder Trail: True Stories From Los Angeles to the End of the World by Steve Hely
Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move by Nanjala Nyabola
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While more serious in tone than the previously mentioned books, Goodreads reviewers describe the collection as insightful and life-changing while still heartwarming and funny. If you’re looking for a more thoughtful travel read, this is definitely a title to consider.
Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century edited by Alice Wong
The included authors represent a wide variety of visible and invisible disabilities, providing first-person insight into the complex lives of disabled individuals and the community’s contributions to society, per Good Housekeeping. With a 4.52 out of 5 stars rating on Goodreads, “Disability Visibility” is sure to provide you with an insightful reading experience.
Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead
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Joshua Whitehead’s 2022 release “Making Love with the Land” is a nonfiction book that explores Indigenous identity, queerness, body, and nature through a combination of genres, according to Penguin Random House. In doing so, the author has created a form of storytelling he refers to as “biostory” (via Goodreads).
Whitehead is an Oji-nêhiyaw member of Peguis First Nation, located in Canada, and has previously published poetry and fiction, including the 2018 novel “Johnny Appleseed” (via Joshua Whitehead). Described as both heart-wrenching and intellectual, this book is definitely a heavier read for your weekend getaway, but it’s also beautiful and worthwhile.
Whitehead is an Oji-nêhiyaw member of Peguis First Nation, located in Canada, and has previously published poetry and fiction, including the 2018 novel “Johnny Appleseed” (via Joshua Whitehead). Described as both heart-wrenching and intellectual, this book is definitely a heavier read for your weekend getaway, but it’s also beautiful and worthwhile.
Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner
Goodreads reviewers describe this memoir as raw, emotional, and intimate. This memoir is worth checking out if you’re looking for something deep and moving for your weekend away.
