Best 21st Century Non Fiction
1,984 books
— This list was created and voted on by Goodreads members.
Non-fiction that you enjoyed reading. Books that changed your thinking, changed your mind, enlightened you, helped you move ahead, helped you heal, in short, made a difference. Just plain, good non-fiction.
Note: the 21st Century began on January 1st, 2001. Books originally published in 2000 or before are not eligible.
See also
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Best Books of the 21st Century
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
Best Historical Fiction of the 21st Century
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1.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
4.33
1,263,736
ratings
62,015
reviews
2.
A Short History of Nearly Everything
A Short History of Nearly Everything
4.22
423,081
ratings
17,507
reviews
3.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
4.08
475,545
ratings
31,468
reviews
4.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
4.13
805,596
ratings
44,565
reviews
5.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
4.01
898,154
ratings
20,526
reviews
6.
7.
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
4.39
998,610
ratings
52,589
reviews
8.
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
really liked it
4.00
759,763
ratings
44,877
reviews
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10.
How to Hack Back Your Mind: Reclaim Control Over Your Life
How to Hack Back Your Mind: Reclaim Control Over Your Life
4.42
73
ratings
23
reviews