Welcome to Paige’s Pages: The Librarian’s Notebook, where I share great nonfiction recommendations in under 15 minutes. I read over 35 nonfiction books each year and have served on a state nonfiction committee dedicated to finding the most engaging, thought-provoking titles out there—books that anyone can enjoy. While the focus is on nonfiction, you might occasionally hear about a standout fiction title too.
These are a few of the books that have been recent unexpected gems, books that stayed with me long after finishing the last page. From senses to axe murders, these nonfiction books are definitely ones to try.
Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen Rubin
Also mentioned in this segment is The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
Mailman: My Wild Ride, Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant
The Angel Makers: Arsenic, a Midwife, and Modern History’s Most Astonishing Murder Ring by Pattie McCracken
Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James
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11 Nov 2025
Crime, Clues, and Cold Cases
From wrongful convictions to cartel justice and Hollywood scandal, this episode dives into five gripping true crime stories that explore justice, resilience, and the people who refuse to give up.
28 Oct 2025
Grave Matters: Cemeteries, Death, and the Lives Left Behind
These four books offer a mix of history, reflection, and emotional depth — from travel guides to burial grounds, to the lives of those who die alone. Let’s take a walk among the tombstones and see what these pages reveal on this Halloween episode.
14 Oct 2025
Wild Lives: Nature, Conservation, and the Creatures We're Losing
This episode takes listeners into the wild — highlighting endangered species, ecological impact, and the people fighting to protect our planet’s most vulnerable animals. From birds and beavers to mysterious mountain beasts, these books blend activism, science, and storytelling to show how animals shape ecosystems and how we can help preserve them.
3 Oct 2025
Bite-Sized Histories: Food, Culture, and Curiosities
Welcome to this episode of Paige’s Pages: The Librarian’s Notebook, where great nonfiction meets curious minds—all in under 15 minutes. Today we’re serving up a flavorful episode that blends food, culture, and quirky history in ways you might not expect.
If you’ve ever wondered what hot dogs say about America, how ice became a luxury, or why food makes us feel so deeply—this episode is for you.
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