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News on new nonfiction books and recommendations for the best nonfiction books, including historical books, biographies, nonfiction books for kids, and more, from Book Riot.

True Stories of Place

Three works of nonfiction that explore the meaning and power of place.

10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of December

From the benefits of the natural world to James Baldwin, you'll want to add all of these nonfiction titles to your TBR.

Nonfiction You Might Have Missed This Year for Nonfiction November

Whether you want to learn something new, dig into history, or have a good cry, these books all make excellent picks for Nonfiction November.

Gift Books About Women in History

These books have beautiful illustrations and feature a diverse range of historical figures, each with her own story to tell.

Seven True Stories That Read Like Thrillers, Scribd/Everand’s New Model, and More Nonfiction News

This week's notable nonfiction-related stories include alleged plagiarism, true stories that feel like thrillers, and nonfiction to read now.

Justice for All: 10 Gripping True Crime Memoirs

From art forgery to stories from the survivors of violent crime, these true crime memoirs add depth beyond the newspaper headlines.

Southern Lit for Days

These Southern nonfiction writers tell us about their eccentric Texan families, the experiences of Black folks, and more.

The Best Nonfiction Books of 2024—Plus New John Green and More

John Green writes about a disease that kills over 1 million a year, plus ESQUIRE and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY name their nonfiction faves.

Books for Native American Heritage Month!

There are more Indigenous books hitting shelves than ever before, and here are backlist must-read nonfiction Native books for your TBR.

10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of November 2024

In celebration of true stories, I’ve collected ten of some of the most exciting nonfiction titles hitting shelves in November.