Eat, Pray, Love
A combination of travel essay and personal memoir, "Eat, Pray, Love" follows author Elizabeth Gilbert as she goes through a divorce and then travels around the world to rediscover herself. Each section of the book focuses on a different place. In Italy, Gilbert enjoys the indulgent food and doesn't mind when she begins gaining weight. In India, she visits a yoga retreat and learns how to connect not only with her body but with her spiritual side. Finally, in Bali, Gilbert finds love again, and the completeness she felt she was missing before. "Eat, Pray, Love" has consistently remained near the top of the bestseller lists, and was released as a movie starring Julia Roberts.
No matter where your interests lie, there are plenty of literary nonfiction books to pique your interest. The preceding literary nonfiction examples are just a few of the millions of stories available. The next time you visit the bookstore or library, consider venturing away from fiction and browsing the shelves in the biography, history, or travel sections. You might find your new favorite read.