#Nonfiction

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.

8 Useful Books About Focusing to Improve Your Attention Span

Focusing is hard, whether as a result of neurodivergence, or just living in the modern world. These books about focusing give useful hints.

Lighting Up Our Brains: Books about Reading

Find nonfiction and fiction titles that focus on examining the act of reading and how it affects our day-to-day lives.

10 of the Best Books about Octopuses. Or Octopi. Or Octopodes. Whatever You Call Them.

Find the best nonfiction and fictional octopus books for adults to learn more about these weird and wonderful creatures.

8 Genre-Blending Nonfiction Books You Need To Read

These genre-blending nonfiction books defy true categorization, offering us new ways to view the world around us.

10 of the Best New Nonfiction Books To Read in April 2024

Whether you're a nonfiction novice or a true stories pro, some of these new nonfiction books out April 2024 are sure to catch your eye.

8 Nonfiction Books That SFF Fans Will Love

Adventure, new worlds, historical magic: these nonfiction books explore topics that science fiction and fantasy lovers will enjoy.

Daughter, Mother, Wife, Girlfriend, Artist: On Splintered Identity

With sentences that read like magic, the latest book from Leslie Jamison is one you'll not be able to put down.

Hit the Hay: Helpful Books About Sleep and Rest

Learn about the seven essential types of rest and develop healthier sleep habits with these helpful science-backed books.

8 Emotional Memoirs about BIPOC Families

Every one of these memoirs about eight very different BIPOC families made me cry, so get your tissues ready.

11 of the Best Books on Politics to Read Before the Election

Read 11 of the best books on politics, both local and global, to educate yourself in this important election year.