In this bonus episode, Michelle and Caitlin share some of their favourite non-fiction reads from 2021 just in time for #NonFictionNovember. Before we get into our recommendations, here are some of the books we've discussed and featured on the podcast in 2021... Trivial  Grievances by Bridie Jabour (https://betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/trivial-grivances-bridie-jabour (listen)) The First Time I Thought I Was Dying by Sarah Walker (https://betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/first-time-i-thought-i-was-dying-sarah-walker (listen)) Every Lie I've Ever Told by Rosie Waterland (https://betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/exploring-abuse-and-trauma-in-childrens-fiction-with-kimberly-brubaker-bradley (listen))  Cultish by Amanda Montell (https://betterwordspodcast.com/episodes/strange-and-brilliant-light-eli-lee (listen))

Michelle's recommendations The Five by Hallie Rubenhold: This is a fascinating historical examination of the five women murdered by Jack the Ripper.  It is a vivid and intricate portrayal of the social issues in Victorian England.  No Shame by Tom Allen: Delightful memoir from a brilliant comedic mind.  Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders: An alternative self-help novel about how we can walk a new path in our lives, one that others may not expect us to take, written through the lens of hiking.  Caitlin's recommendations: Love Stories by Trent Dalton: Believe the hype! This is a beautiful, sweet book that will revive your faith in humanity. (Note: Caitlin's work at Harper Collins Australia did not influence her opinion of this book).  488 Rules for Life by Kitty Flanagan: Laugh-out-loud funny and relatable 'rules' for living (and not annoying the hell out of others) The Office by Andy Greene: A fascinating oral history of the show from its beginnings to massive popularity.  Books we want to read soon... How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur Sex and the City and Us by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Parsnips, Buttered by Joe Lycett A Class Act by Rob Beckett

Other things mentioned: Hallie Rubenhold was https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/may/30/historian-speaks-of-constant-trolling-over-jack-the-ripper-book-hallie-rubenhold (viciously trolled) after publication of The Five More books about The Office: Welcome to Dunder Mifflin by  Brian Baumgartner and Ben Silverman, and The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friend by Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68nM9CMO1HE (Joe Lycett takes on a Gumtree scammer)