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
10 Awesome True Stories About Weird Science
November 23, 2017The odd. The exciting. The outrageous. The strange and unusual... Here are 10 excellent nonfiction books that focus on weird science.
15 YA Adaptations of Best-Selling Adult Nonfiction
October 30, 2017Younger readers can pick up great nonfiction with these adaptations of books by Daniel James Brown, Laura Hillenbrand, Margot Lee Shetterly and more.
50 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books
October 26, 2017Expand your TBR with these 50 great narrative nonfiction books, from essays to creative nonfiction to literary journalism.
36 Nonfiction Favorites Now Out in Paperback
October 10, 2017Paperback waiters, this one's for you!
Why So Serious, National Book Awards Nonfiction?
September 19, 2017What's missing from the National Book Foundation's recently-released longlist for Nonfiction? Fun and enjoyment, says one reader.
10 Great Works of YA Nonfiction
September 7, 2017Be enlightened and entertained by these excellent YA nonfiction books, featuring books on girls who code, the Romanovs, and more.
7 Things I Learned After Posting 100 Bookstagram Reviews in 100 Days
August 24, 2017Between April 4 and July 12, I posted 100 book reviews on Instagram as part of The 100 Day Project, ...
By the Moon and the Stars in the Sky: Nonfiction to Read Before the Solar Eclipse
August 16, 2017Histories, science reads, and more nonfiction to prepare you for the upcoming solar eclipse.
From Buffy to Oprah: Weird and Wonderful Celebrity Cookbooks
April 26, 2017This month, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is publishing a cookbook. Technically Stirring Up Fun with Food is written by Sarah ...
Genre Kryptonite: Adding X-Men to Anything
August 10, 2016How one reader can't stop reading books described as "X-Men + literally anything."