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
This week, Alice and Kim talk about dinosaurs, bird thieves, short nonfiction that's extra binge-worthy, and The Bachelor. Plus, Alice cheats and recommends some fiction seems like nonfiction, and some poetry.
This week, Alice and Kim talking about Jane Austen superfans, snuffbox mussels and the rare “dragon fish,” and books to ...
Recommendations for excellent essay anthologies to help you complete the "read an essay anthology" Read Harder 2018 task!
Useful 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.
Looking for books to fulfill 2018 Read Harder Challenge task #2: a book of true crime? Peruse these diverse, under-the-radar titles.
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Expand your TBR with these 50 great narrative nonfiction books, from essays to creative nonfiction to literary journalism.
Paperback waiters, this one's for you!
What's missing from the National Book Foundation's recently-released longlist for Nonfiction? Fun and enjoyment, says one reader.