Here, he analyzes the English language without dipping into the drab technicalities, crafting a pleasing read for anyone who has an appreciation for the written word. But it quickly became terrorizing with the rise of Jim Crow laws and white supremacists who enacted horrific violence — like lynching and murder — on thousands of black Americans. All Rights Reserved, Frannie Jackson and the Paste Books Staff. How We Fight for Our Lives chronicles his experiences growing up Black and gay in the South, juxtaposing beautiful memories of his mother with heart-rending accounts of surviving violent and racist encounters. Examining race and economic disparity through the lens of his own life, Jackson delivers a book that is heavy but not crushing, terrifying but not frightening. From Louis Theroux's candid memoir Gotta Get Theroux This to the Secret Barrister's eye-opening exploration of British law, here are just a few of our recommendations for non-fiction books to read in 2020, and some of the best non-fiction of 2019. Revealing and intimate, and told with a deep respect for its three subjects, Lisa Taddeo writes a new language of female desire. In December 1972, Jean McConville became an infamous casualty of the Irish Troubles when she was mysteriously abducted from her Belfast flat by masked intruders, never to return. —Steve Foxe, Mitchell S. Jackson is one of the finest writers currently working in the English language, and the language he uses is uniquely his own. Here are a few new picks to get you started in 2019. Similiar to our list of 100 (Fiction) Books to Read in a Lifetime, this list of 50 non-fiction books contains recommendations you might actually read (if you haven't already).This curated list covers the gamut of non-fiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the culinary trade. Brennan seamlessly weaves together meditations on mythic women, pop culture and the quotidian nature of high heels to call into question what they represent. It’s a big idea with a big question to ask, and America’s foremost advice columnist succeeds in providing a compelling answer. Thomas Mayor’s account is an important record of that achievement. Machado writes much of the memoir in the second-person, which strengthens the emotional gut-punch of her lived experiences and provides a sort of warning-cum-roadmap for queer women who may find themselves in similar scenarios. You’ll fly through Jones’ brief tome, as his gorgeous prose guides you through his youth, adolescence and young adulthood. Economics books. Written as a reflection on mortality, loss and aging, against the backdrop of 2016’s political turmoil, the narrative moves between everyday experiences, memory and dreams. It was instead destroyed twice—first by Hurricane Betsy in 1965 and then by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Swing States Revealed a Nation Plagued by Misinformation, You can unsubscribe at any time. The miracle in The Unwinding of the Miracle refers to author Julie Yip-Williams’ rocky way into the world: she was born blind in Vietnam, where her grandmother attempted to have her euthanized. Jackson places his experiences with violence, crime and trauma in a broader context through photographs and stories of his male relatives, illuminating the true costs of survival in the U.S. Margaret Simons is one of Australia’s most respected journalists, and here she tells the life story of one of Australia’s most respected politicians. All prices are in AUD$ and include GST — Readings Pty Ltd, ABN: 45 005 153 533, Illustrations by Oslo Davis — Website by Icelab, I love books but please don't show me this pop-up again, Stocking self-published and small press books at Readings, The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction.