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In Episode 177 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Traci Thomas from The Stacks to discuss gateway nonfiction books—perfect picks for readers looking to ease into the nonfiction genre. We really dive deep in this episode, so buckle up for a nice long discussion!

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Nonfiction Reads:
The Demon of Unrest | Erik Larson (Tina)
What My Bones Know | Stephanie Foo (H)
Finding Ways to Heal with Stephanie Foo on The Stacks
Into Thin Air | Jon Krakauer (Traci)
Under the Banner of Heaven
Where Men Win Glory
There’s Always This Year | Hanif Abdurraqib (Tina)
Dinner for Vampires | Bethany Joy Lenz (H)
Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right | Paola Ramos (Traci)
Traci’s Gift Guide

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