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 Great Works of YA Nonfiction

Be 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

Between 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

Histories, science reads, and more nonfiction to prepare you for the upcoming solar eclipse.

From Buffy to Oprah: Weird and Wonderful Celebrity Cookbooks

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Genre Kryptonite: Adding X-Men to Anything

How one reader can't stop reading books described as "X-Men + literally anything."

100 Must-Read Memoirs

Up your nonfiction game with these 100 must-read memoirs.

5 Fun Facts About the Making of Mary Roach’s GRUNT

Mary 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

Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha Trilogy, discusses her new book, an upcoming Wonder Woman adaptation, and more.

100 Must-Read Memoirs

Up your nonfiction game with these 100 must-read memoirs.

5 Books to Watch for in April

Five excellent new releases coming out this month!