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
Truth Can Be Scarier Than Fiction: 6 Scary Nonfiction Books
Kim Ukura
October 30, 2020
From the creation of monsters to serial killers, these scary nonfiction books show that truth can be stranger, and scarier, than fiction, including The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem by Stacy Schiff.
14 Books for a More Inclusive Look at American History
Kim Ukura
August 7, 2020
Check out The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein and other books that offer a much more inclusive look at American history, from voices too often overlooked.
Read Harder: A Memoir By Someone From a Religious Tradition Not Your Own
Kim Ukura
December 19, 2019
From stories about commitment to faith to those about leaving the faith, learn more about the traditions in these religious memoirs for Read Harder 2020.
Read Harder: A Business Book
Kim Ukura
February 26, 2019
These business books for the 2019 Read Harder Challenge will prove that the true story behind products, companies, and industries don't have to be boring.
Nonfiction Audiobooks to Help You With Your Resolutions
Kim Ukura
December 3, 2018
These nonfiction audiobooks for resolutions just might help you find the motivation and perspective to follow through on whatever goals you've set.
Fall Tasks Perfect for Audiobooking: Fall into Fall Readathon
Kim Ukura
September 25, 2018
Baking, knitting, raking leaves: check out this list of fall tasks you can do while listening to an audiobook!
Read Harder 2018: An Essay Anthology
Kim Ukura
March 6, 2018
Recommendations for excellent essay anthologies to help you complete the "read an essay anthology" Read Harder 2018 task!
10 Books on How to Live Well
Kim Ukura
January 23, 2018
Useful guidance on ways to embrace traits like persistence, resilience, courage, and kindness in pursuit of a life that is lived well and lived with joy.
Read Harder 2018: A Book of True Crime
Kim Ukura
December 21, 2017
Looking for books to fulfill 2018 Read Harder Challenge task #2: a book of true crime? Peruse these diverse, under-the-radar titles.