By like Joan Didion I mean in the vein of that style (perceptive, assertive, concise, not very poetic), but literally any topic is on the table here. Essay collections and memoirs would be ideal if possible so I can pick up a physical book and not read solo essays online. The main goal with this Ask is to find creative nonfiction with a wider range of perspectives and diverse authors! I like Didion, but she’s got her blindspots.