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For Real

For Real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to.

Episode 25 Black History Month Pt. II

This week, Alice and Kim discuss contemporary reads for Black History Month, an accidental con artist, and all new books to watch out for.

Episode 24 Black History Month and True Story Podcasts

This week Alice and Kim talk about books to read for Black History Month and some nonfiction-adjacent podcasts they love ...

Episode 23 The Arctic & the Tropics

This week Alice and Kim talk arctic explorers, murder in the tropics, and the mixed reactions to nonfiction bestseller Girl, ...

Episode 22 New Year, New You

This week Alice and Kim talk about nonfiction to help you with your New Year’s resolutions and the reading resolutions ...

Episode 21 The Jane Austen Episode

This week, Alice and Kim talk all things Jane Austen, as well as the best nonfiction of 2018. Grab your TBR list!

Episode 20 A Nonfiction Holiday Gift Guide

In this week’s episode, Kim and Alice share a few last November new books, then jump into a holiday gift ...

Episode 19 Book Award Season!

For Real is sponsored this week by Book Riot Insiders, In the Name of the Children: An FBI Agent’s Relentless Pursuit ...

Episode 18 Great Young Adult Nonfiction

In this episode, Kim and Alice dive into some great young adult nonfiction reads and consider true stories connected to ...

Episode 17 True Crime Book Bonanza

This week, Alice and Kim discuss arson, mesmerism, and murder in a true crime-themed episode. Find your scary nonfiction here ...

Episode 16 True Stories of the Supernatural

This week, Kim and Alice share some books that try to find the truth behind the supernatural or that might ...