When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi: We first heard about this book from one of our favorite bloggers, Joanna Goddard at Cup of Jo. It was written by her late brother-in-law and chronicles his battle with lung cancer from the unique perspective of being a neurosurgeon himself.
Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give by Ada Calhoun: This memoir about the ups and downs of marriage is based on the author's popular Modern Love essay (and subsequent podcast, read by the fantastic Kathryn Hahn).
Stories I'd Tell in Bars by Jen Lancaster: Jen is one of our favorite authors and her memoirs are always hilarious! This one gets released tomorrow, so we plan to read it on the beach on our vacation!
A Low Country Heart by Pat Conroy: We've always been fans of the late, great Pat Conroy and this memoir gives some insight into his life as a writer.
The Wonder of Birds by Jim Robbins: This was one of Mom's picks for the summer. "Everything you've ever wanted to know about our feathered friends."
Astrophysics in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson: Another one of Mom's picks--read this one on the beach if you want to look and feel smart!
The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs: A memoir from a mom struggling with cancer. Get the Kleenex, gang.
The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt: Journalist Anderson Cooper and his famous socialite mother share their life stories in an interesting and compelling way. Each chapter shares a conversation between the two that depicts both their shared experiences and complicated pasts. Very compelling!
Are you planning on reading any non-fiction this summer? Let us know your favorites in the comments below!
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