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2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Inspiration #LOSTORFOUND #TELEVISION

January 18, 2026 at 1:59 AM

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

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Ready to get started with the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge? Find inspiration for #TELEVISION and #LOSTORFOUND here! #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Nonfiction #nonfictionreads #nonfictionreaders Learn more at Book’d Out

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I’m delighted to welcome your participation in the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge The challenge asks participants to read up to 12 books over the year, each from a different category (or yo…

Asylum Speakers collated by Jaz O'Hara

January 17, 2026 at 2:55 AM

Ekimellnea

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History, politics, war, and spies filled my 2025 reading list. Here’s the full breakdown.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM

Script Publisher Services

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Greenland is making headlines again, but the story didn’t start yesterday. 🌍📖 "Greenland at War" explores the long-standing US interest in the world’s largest island.

#Greenland #Geopolitics #History #NonfictionReads #CurrentAffairs #ScriptBooks #MilitaryHistory #GlobalPolitics

January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM

The Rest is Just Exposition

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This book looks at the real humans behind the global refugee crisis, with a focus on those trying to immigrate to Western Europe. This book is eye opening.

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#asylumspeakers #jazohara #nonfictionreads #refugees #migrant #immigration #booksky

Stories of Migration From the Humans Behind the Headlines

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January 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Ekimellnea

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Writers Sherry Sontag and Christopher Drew spent 6 years digging for facts. They spoke to sailors, studied files, and found the truth.
#NonfictionReads #MilitaryHistory
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American Submarine Espionage: The True Story Revealed

Discover the true story of American submarine espionage during the Cold War in this gripping and fact-based investigative book.

CIA Iran Crisis Book Review and Key Insights

January 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Ekimellnea

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The 1953 CIA-backed coup in Iran changed the course of history. Learn the story in this must-read book.
#IranHistory #CIAIranCrisis #NonFictionReads
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A clear review of the CIA Iran Crisis, tracing the 1953 coup, rising tension, and lasting impact on U.S.–Iran relations.

Digital Revolution Pioneers: Inside The Innovators Book

January 13, 2026 at 3:05 AM

Ekimellnea

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Isaacson writes clearly and simply. Even the most complex tech stories feel easy to follow and exciting to read.
#WalterIsaacson #NonFictionReads #TechHistory

Discover how digital revolution pioneers shaped tech history in Walter Isaacson's The Innovators, a story of teamwork and invention.

2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Inspiration #SOUTHEASTASIA #HUMOUR

January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

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Ready to get started with the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge? Find inspiration for #SOUTHEASTASIA and #HUMOUR here! #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Nonfiction #nonfictionreads #nonfictionreaders Learn more at Book’d Out
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I’m delighted to welcome your participation in the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge The challenge asks participants to read up to 12 books over the year, each from a different category (or yo…

2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Inspiration #HEALTH #FOOD

January 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

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Ready to get started with the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge? Find inspiration for #HEALTH and #FOOD here! #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Nonfiction #nonfictionreads #nonfictionreaders Learn more at Book’d Out
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I’m delighted to welcome your participation in the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge The challenge asks participants to read up to 12 books over the year, each from a different category (or yo…

2025 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Wrap Up

January 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

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Check out the 2025 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Wrap Up and leave your congratulations for the participants #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Nonfiction #nonfictionreaders #nonfictionreads #challengewrap #2025wrapup Learn more at Book’d Out
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Thank you for joining me for the 2025 Nonfiction Reader Challenge! A total of 32 people signed up to the challenge, but I like to think that by taking part and sharing your reads you will have…

2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Inspiration #TRUECRIME #SCIENCE

January 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

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Ready to get started with the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge? Find inspiration for #TRUECRIME and #SCIENCE here! #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Nonfiction #nonfictionreads #nonfictionreaders Learn more at Book’d Out
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I’m delighted to welcome your participation in the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge The challenge asks participants to read up to 12 books over the year, each from a different category (or yo…

2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Inspiration #HISTORY #MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY

January 3, 2026 at 2:22 AM

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

@shelleyrae.bsky.social

Ready to get started with the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge? Find inspiration for #HISTORY and #MEMOIRBIOGRAPHY here! #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Nonfiction #nonfictionreads #nonfictionreaders Learn more at Book’d Out
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I’m delighted to welcome your participation in the 2026 Nonfiction Reader Challenge The challenge asks participants to read up to 12 books over the year, each from a different category (or you can …

Easter Rising Book Review – Insight into the 1916 Rebellion

January 2, 2026 at 12:31 AM

Ekimellnea

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If you enjoy strong history stories, this review of a key 1916 book is worth your time.
#BookLovers #NonFictionReads #EasterRising
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This Easter Rising book review gives a clear look at the 1916 revolt, its leaders, and its impact on Irish independence.

Macintosh Computer History: The Story of the Mac

December 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM

psychicdetective.bsky.social

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A psychic who worked with homicide detectives…
And earned their trust.
The Life of a Psychic Detective isn't just gripping — it's real.
See what one detective shared.
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✍️ Signed copies: nancyorlenweber.com

#psychicdetective #truecrime #nonfictionreads

December 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Ekimellnea

@ekimellnea.bsky.social

A story of ambition, obsession, and the computer that changed everything.
#Macintosh #InsanelyGreat #NonFictionReads
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Discover Macintosh computer history and how Steven Levy’s Insanely Great reveals the Mac’s lasting impact on technology.

Battle of Hue: A Vietnam War Turning Point

December 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Ekimellnea

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Bowden tells the story from all sides: U.S. Marines, North Vietnamese soldiers and Civilians caught in the crossfire. It’s personal, painful, and full of truth.
#NonfictionReads #WarBooks

Explore the Battle of Hue in Mark Bowden's gripping book about the Vietnam War’s most brutal and decisive urban fight.

Deceiving the Deceivers: Inside the Cambridge Spy Ring

December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Ekimellnea

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Not all traitors act alone. Some are played by forces far greater than they know. A must-read for any Cold War enthusiast.
#SpyHistory #CambridgeSpies #IntelligenceCommunity #NonfictionReads
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Deceiving the Deceivers reveals Cold War spy secrets and questions the true roles of Philby, Maclean, and Burgess.

How the Mac Was Made: The True Story Behind Apple’s Icon

December 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM

Ekimellnea

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How do you build a computer that changes the world? Read this book.
#Macintosh #RevolutionInTheValley #NonFictionReads
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Discover how the Mac was made through insider stories from Apple’s early days in this vivid account by engineer Andy Hertzfeld.

Deceiving the Deceivers: Inside the Cambridge Spy Ring

December 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM

Ekimellnea

@ekimellnea.bsky.social

Philby gave secrets to Moscow. He smiled while doing it. But was he the one being played?
#KimPhilby #SpyThriller #NonfictionReads

Deceiving the Deceivers reveals Cold War spy secrets and questions the true roles of Philby, Maclean, and Burgess.

Outpost by Jake Tapper: True Story of Afghan Battle

December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Dee Charles Knight, Author

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Watch now — another powerful story from my chapter exploring how leadership played a pivotal role in China’s poverty alleviation efforts.

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#BefriendingChina #NonFictionReads #ChinaInsights #InternationalRelations #BookAwardWinner #AuthorQuote #ReadMore

December 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM

Dee Charles Knight, Author

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Watch the full video to hear about my recent visit to China. A personal on the ground look at one of the most misunderstood nations.

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#BefriendingChina #NonFictionReads #ChinaInsights #InternationalRelations #BookAwardWinner #AuthorQuote #ReadMore

December 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Ekimellnea

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Learn how fifty-three Americans faced four hundred Taliban fighters.
#Outpost #BattleOfKamdesh #MilitaryBooks #NonFictionReads
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The Outpost is an account that sheds light on the harrowing experiences of the soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan.

The Man Who Would Be King: True Story of Josiah Harlan

December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Game Master's Book Club

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#alphabetchallenge #bookchallenge B is for The Black Count by Tom Reiss #nonfiction #nonfictionreads #swashbuckler #tradgedy #systemicracism #mixedrace #history #historybooks #biography #booksky #booktok #bookstagram #ttrpgpodcast #gamemastersbookclub www.k-squareproductions.com/gmbc

December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Ekimellnea

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If you enjoy stories of risk and power, this look at the real man behind Kipling’s tale will pull you in fast.
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The Man Who Would Be King by Ben Macintyre is an account of the life and adventures of Josiah Harlan, an American explorer.