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
5 Fun Facts About the Making of Mary Roach’s GRUNT
June 8, 2016Mary Roach gives us fun facts about the making of GRUNT, a book about the science of humans at war.
Leigh Bardugo: Crooked Kingdom is a Darker, Sadder and Funnier Sequel
May 27, 2016Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha Trilogy, discusses her new book, an upcoming Wonder Woman adaptation, and more.
15 Great Nonfiction Books By Women (And the Best Time to Read Them)
March 10, 2016One of my favorite things about being a reader is finding the perfect book at the perfect time. Whether it’s ...
Riot Round-Up: The Best Books We Read in February
March 1, 2016We asked our contributors to share the best book they read this month. We’ve got fiction, nonfiction, YA, and much, ...
IRL: Nonfiction to Read if You Loved THE TURNER HOUSE
January 26, 2016My first novel of 2016 set the year off on such a good foot – I absolutely loved The Turner ...
7 Great Author Visits to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
January 10, 2016While we at the Riot take some time off to rest and catch up on our reading, we’re re-running some of ...
Highlighting Differences Through Books Matters
December 5, 2015A Wisconsin school was forced to cancel a planned reading of a book about a transgender child after threats of a ...