I figured I should do at least one post for Nonfiction November before November becomes December.
So, I am combining some of the prompts into one sort of comprehensive post.
Here's what I read or in the midst of reading:
History  John Adams , by David McCullough - a reread about my favorite founding fatherPaired with The Ninth Daughter, by Barbara Hamilton - Abigail Adams solves a murder mystery in 1773A Field Guide to Gettysburg: Experiencing the Battlefield through Its History, Places, and People, by Tom Vossler - really helped me get a handle on what I wanted to focus on during our October visitThe Battle of Gettysburg, by Bruce Catton - excellent review of this decisive battlePaired with Killer Angels , by Michael Shaara, reread in Jan 2025Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War, by Tony Horwitz - a reread, prepping for my stop at Harpers Ferry in October The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses Grant in War and Peace , by H.W. Brands - excellent bio of a complex manWinter King: Henry VII and the Dawn of Tudor England, by Thomas Penn - a reread but so interestingGardening/Nature The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World , by John Forti - so much wisdom and knowledge packed in this beautiful bookThe Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Robin inspires me to be more grateful and more generous--there is enough for all of us!Memoirs Be Ready When the Luck Happens , by Ina Garten - I'm ready! The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir , by Kelly Bishop - Emily is my favorite Gilmore GirlWhat I Ate in One Year, by Stanley Tucci - always inspires me to eat more pasta The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times , by Jane Goodall - very calming Making It So , by Patrick Stewart - inspired me to watch a few seasons of Star Trek: Next Generation The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street , by Helene Hanff - so fun to visit London with HeleneStill ReadingThe Art Thief, by Michael Finkel - what a selfish pair of twits!The Caledonian Canal, by A.D. Cameron - planning a trip to Scotland in 2026 with a focus on hiking at least part of the way from Fort William to InvernessThe Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, by Bettany Hughes - I got stuck on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus but plan to finish it up by year's end. 
Picking Favorites All the reading I did around the American Civil War was so interesting and helped make my October visit to Gettysburg as good as it turned out to be. This part of American history has been a strong interest since I was in high school.Both of the gardening/nature books were incredible and while not-exactly life-changing were definitely life-affirming. 
Looking Ahead to 2026

Scotland - we are planning a trip to Scotland and so I will be reading both fiction and nonfiction about this region of the world.
American Revolution - with the new Ken Burns documentary and my recent reread of John Adams, I will likely be reading up on this time period, again both fiction and nonfiction.
American Civil War - not done with this topic by a long shot 

Art and Music - I have a slew of books on art, and since resuming piano lessons in 2024, I am interested in reading up on composers, music theory, etc.

Memoirs - I like memoirs of people I have admired over the years and rely on fellow bloggers' post almost exclusively in this area. So, thanks in advance!