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Nonfiction news, new releases, and must-read forthcoming titles.

True Crime Must-Reads

Two books with a unique and respectful approach to true crime, plus this week's new nonfiction releases.

9 Books about American Elections Throughout History

These books cover the history of the biggest American elections in history, and they show how things could have turned out very differently.

Southern Essay Collections for Your TBR

This week's new nonfiction releases focus on Muscogee reservation in Oklahoma and working class America. Plus, two essayists from the South.

Nonfiction Women Writers for DAYS!

From women holding power to the places where women can–and should–better the feminist movement, dive into some compelling nonfiction.

Hello, September Reads!

New nonfiction books out this week, plus two of the best memoirs to read right now that are about self discovery and working through trauma.

Memoir Is My Favorite Nonfiction Genre

Delicious new release cookbooks, plus two memoirs for your TBR.

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Must-Read Memoirs

This week's new nonfiction releases look at how we change in new locations, and one librarian's fight against book banning.

Nonfiction About Women in History

Two very different and very worthwhile works of nonfiction about women in history, plus two new cookbooks released this week.

Must-Read Graphic Memoirs

Here are this week's new nonfiction releases, which include a biography of a literary icon and an Indigenous memoir. Plus, graphic memoirs!

Food Writing for the Win: True Story, August 16, 2024

Catch up on the latest in nonfiction releases and dig into some delicious food writing.