r/nonfictionbooks

52k members
r/nonfictionbooks is a subreddit with 52k members. The community frequently discusses books, reading, nonfiction, history, and recommendations, and they frequently recommend/review books recommendations, neuroscience books, and audiobooks.
A community to discuss and bring to light the best nonfiction books redditors have read.

Popular Topics in r/nonfictionbooks

#1

Books

193 posts
#2

Reading

63 posts
#3

Nonfiction

54 posts
#4

History

29 posts
#5

Recommendations

29 posts
#6

Fun

24 posts
#7

Favorite

14 posts
#8

Non Fiction

10 posts
#9

Fun Fact Friday

10 posts
#10

Nonfiction Books

10 posts

Products Discussed in r/nonfictionbooks

#1
Brené Brown
4.0 from 3 reviews
#2
Bill Bryson
4.5 from 2 reviews
#3
Derek Sivers
5.0 from 1 review
#1
Oliver Sacks
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Jeff Hawkins
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Michael Bond
4.0 from 1 review

Audiobooks

8 reviews
#1
Bill Bryson
5.0 from 3 reviews
#2
Steve Brusatte
5.0 from 2 reviews
#3
Michael Collins
5.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/nonfictionbooks

Yearly
+30k members(138.1%)

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Last updated: August 11, 2026