Kim Ukura
Kim Ukura is a book lover, recovering journalist, library advocate, cat mom, and lover of a good gin cocktail. In addition to co-hosting Book Riot’s nonfiction podcast, For Real, and co-editing Book Riot’s nonfiction newsletter, True Story, Kim spends her days working in communications at a county library system in the Twin Cities area. Kim has a BA in English and journalism from a small liberal arts college in Minnesota, and a master’s in journalism from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. When not getting to bed before 10 p.m., Kim loves to read nonfiction, do needlework projects, drink tea, and watch the Great British Baking Show. Instagram: @kimthedork Twitter: @kimthedork
Truth Can Be Scarier Than Fiction: 6 Scary Nonfiction Books
October 30, 2020From the creation of monsters to serial killers, these scary nonfiction books show that truth can be stranger, and scarier, than fiction, including The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem by Stacy Schiff.
14 Books for a More Inclusive Look at American History
August 7, 2020Check out The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein and other books that offer a much more inclusive look at American history, from voices too often overlooked.
Read Harder: A Memoir By Someone From a Religious Tradition Not Your Own
December 19, 2019From stories about commitment to faith to those about leaving the faith, learn more about the traditions in these religious memoirs for Read Harder 2020.
Read Harder: A Business Book
February 26, 2019These business books for the 2019 Read Harder Challenge will prove that the true story behind products, companies, and industries don't have to be boring.
Nonfiction Audiobooks to Help You With Your Resolutions
December 3, 2018These nonfiction audiobooks for resolutions just might help you find the motivation and perspective to follow through on whatever goals you've set.
16 Books for Fans of Netflix’s DARK TOURIST
October 12, 2018Netflix’s new travel documentary series Dark Tourist is perfect viewing for the season leading up to Halloween. In the show, ...
Fall Tasks Perfect for Audiobooking: Fall into Fall Readathon
September 25, 2018Baking, knitting, raking leaves: check out this list of fall tasks you can do while listening to an audiobook!
Read Harder 2018: An Essay Anthology
March 6, 2018Recommendations for excellent essay anthologies to help you complete the "read an essay anthology" Read Harder 2018 task!
10 Books on How to Live Well
January 23, 2018Useful guidance on ways to embrace traits like persistence, resilience, courage, and kindness in pursuit of a life that is lived well and lived with joy.
Read Harder 2018: A Book of True Crime
December 21, 2017Looking for books to fulfill 2018 Read Harder Challenge task #2: a book of true crime? Peruse these diverse, under-the-radar titles.