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October 2026 Nonfiction Releases โ€” Latest from BookLab

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You're Not Dead Yet by David Ferrugio
You're Not Dead Yet
David Ferrugio

Grief doesn't follow rules. The DEAD Talks host lost his father on 9/11 and spent decades exploring what comes after. Heavy, honest, and hopeful - a powerful book about permission, loss, and learning to live.

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๐Ÿ† October 2026 Pick of the Month

Sleeping Beauties by David Byrne
โญ Bjorn's Pick: Sleeping Beauties
David Byrne

Why do brilliant ideas go dormant - sometimes for centuries - before suddenly waking up and changing the world? David Byrne (yes, the Talking Heads frontman) explores how creativity, timing, and culture collide to bring sleeping ideas back to life.

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๐Ÿ“ Latest Reviews

Honest nonfiction reviews โ€” what's worth your time and why.

The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell

The Road to Wigan Pier

George Orwell ยท Before 1984, Orwell went north to document poverty. Half brutal journalism, half political essay - the book that made him Orwell.

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The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei by John Stevens

The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei

John Stevens ยท Monks who run 1,000 marathons in 1,000 days - or die trying. The most extreme spiritual practice on Earth.

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury ยท The dystopian classic that wasn't about censorship - it was about a society that chose to stop reading. Sound familiar?

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Best Books on Stoicism

A practical reading guide to the Stoics โ€” from Marcus Aurelius to modern guides. Ranked and reviewed.

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๐Ÿ“œ Best Biographies You Should Read

The lives that will inspire, humble, and push you to think bigger โ€” from Franklin to Musk.

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๐Ÿง  Best Books on Human Nature

Why we do what we do โ€” the essential reading on psychology, evolution, and what makes us human.

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๐Ÿ“š The Great Books List

A curated selection of the 30 best nonfiction books that will change your life. From Stoic philosophy to evolutionary psychology.

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๐Ÿ“… Monthly Releases

Every month I highlight the most interesting new nonfiction releases. Don't miss the next great book.

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๐Ÿ“– 2026 Reading List

25 great nonfiction books I'm planning to read this year โ€” from classics to cutting-edge science.

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๐Ÿง  Understanding Human Nature

Why we do what we do โ€” psychology, evolution, and the science of being human.

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Best Books on Stoicism

A practical reading guide to the best Stoicism books โ€” from Marcus Aurelius to modern guides. Ranked and reviewed.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Books on Money, Inflation & Financial Freedom

5 books that explain how money really works, why inflation steals your savings, and what you can do about it.

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