I decided I'm going to get into unplugging more. I used to do this back in the day. I go hardcore. I go fully off-grid. No internet. No non-battery-powered electricity besides heat. It's half preparedness exercise, half mental reset, half excuse to learn things. I do a lot of hiking and a lot of reading. It's a chance to learn all the things that I don't get to when I'm focused on getting things done.

Now that I'm starting this habit up again, this will be something I do some Sundays. But also pretty much every night, I'll have an unplugged period that is big enough to encompass sleep but also a decent amount of reading. So that means a little bit of reading every day, and also a marathon of reading on those unplugged Sundays.

Because this is off-grid I have to build up a library ahead of time. I will have my laptop, so reading from it is an option. Part of the point is preparedness mindset. Not just preparing what you need, but also what you want and having the forethought of what that is. Most people don't think about that until SHTF, and within five minutes they have the self-realization they are going to go crazy.

So, to the root question, what are your favorite non-fiction books? I'm not particularly into fiction, and to the extent I can be, it's just not the season for me right now to get into it. The fictional books I've wanted to read, I have. And if I ever want to read others, I'll read them when fiction is in season for me (whenever that happens).

I already have a bunch of programming books and other tech things. I have a few health books, but would be interested in knowing what you've read and think is good. I'm open to adding a bit more philosophy and political theory books. I've got some Stoicism, but probably should broaden the available books beyond that. But I'm especially interested in what I would call esoterics of lifestyle books. I'm also interested in different cultures. Also, anything practical, mathematical (but enjoyable), or nerdy.

Really though, those are just category ideas. I can become interested in almost anything. And it will be more than me reading your suggestions. So go ham. Just don't be shocked if you suggest fiction and I'm not that interested. But really, other than that I'll read anything. I even picked up books on actuarial accounting. But now I'm turning to you for the fun non-fiction's you've read. Keep in mind my definition of fun is pretty broad. If you enjoyed it, I probably will.

Who knows, maybe I'll make a poll of it.