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Eileen’s primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor’s in media studies, a Master’s in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously cute dog. Follow her on Bluesky .
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I know I can’t be the only one who loves both comic books and nonfiction! If you’re like me — or if you think you would like to be like me, in which case, I congratulate you on your refined taste — here are some reading comps to get you started.
If You Liked A History of the World in 6 Glasses , You Should Read…
Spices and Spuds: How Plants Made Our World by Andy Warner
This sarcastic romp explores how humanity harnessed ten plants to change the course of world history — and how those plants, from mutated corn to cloned potatoes, changed us as well. While the book doesn’t shy away from history’s more unsavory aspects, it’s a fun (and kid-friendly) way to view history.
If You Liked The Book of Five Rings , You Should Read…
The Real Musashi: The Manga Edition by Kozo Kaku, Touru Sugita, and Reiko Taki
Miyamoto Musashi is the most legendary and unconventional fighter in Japanese history. After retiring, he wrote The Book of Five Rings to teach others about the art of both outfighting and out-thinking one’s opponents. While his life is shrouded in myths, this manga biography offers insight into this extraordinary individual. (And you can check out the manga version of The Book of Five Rings , too!)
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