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25 Great Nonfiction Essays You Can Read Online for Free

A list of twenty-five of the greatest free nonfiction essays from contemporary and classic authors that you can read online.

Reading Pathways: Jamaica Kincaid

Where to get started reading some of the best novels and nonfiction of critically acclaimed Caribbean author Jamaica Kincaid.

The 15 Best Pregnancy Books: New And Upcoming Titles

The best pregnancy books based on the latest research about getting pregnant, overcoming infertility, and staying healthy for those long months.

16 Nonfiction Books for Fiction Lovers

We've rounded up some of the best nonfiction books for fiction lovers--books that read like fiction, or that tell a story wild enough to feel made up.

30 Tiny Lessons from 30 Memoirs

A reader set out to learn something new from memoirs read this year. Here's a list of each of those memoirs, along with a lesson learned from each.

What Are the Major Differences Between Memoir and Autobiography?

Don't know the difference between memoir and autobiography? Check out this handy breakdown of their similarities and differences.

Books I’m Reading to Better Understand Illness and Death

Books helping one reader better understand illness and death.

9 Ballet Memoirs by Diverse Dancers

Read personal perspectives on the diverse history of ballet through these diverse ballet memoirs by dancers from marginalized backgrounds.

50 Must-Read Contemporary Memoirs by Writers of Color

Don't miss these 50 Must-Read Contemporary Memoirs by Writers of Color -- check out essential works from the last twenty years.

Why Coming Out is a Creative Endeavour

Coming out is an artistic act, and involves the same hopes and fears. We give away some control over our story to better understand its meaning.