NPR staffers recommend their favorite nonfiction books of the year so far
Key Points:
- NPR's Books We Love list features nonfiction recommendations for readers seeking reality-based stories, history, facts, and analysis.
- Anastasia Tsioulcas highlights "Restrung: A Memoir Of Music And Transformation" by Vijay Gupta, a moving memoir about a prodigy violinist who uses music to support marginalized communities in Los Angeles.
- Darian Woods recommends "The Infinity Machine" by Sebastian Mallaby, a detailed profile of AI pioneer Demis Hassabis and the development of modern artificial intelligence at DeepMind.
- Matthew Cloutier suggests "In Trees: An Exploration" by Robert Moor, a philosophical look at trees that draws parallels to human growth and resilience, appealing to nature lovers and beyond.
- Joanna Kakissis endorses "The Theater" by James Verini, a powerful narrative nonfiction account of the 2022 Russian bombing of the Mariupol Drama Theater, focusing on the survivors of this tragic event.