Kendra Winchester

Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester.

Sample These Delicious Cookbooks

Three delicious cookbooks, both new and old, for your TBR.

A New Book That Ties the Color Blue to Black History

From a new book by a National Book Award-winning author that looks at what one color means to an entire ...

Nonfiction Backlist Gems

Five outstanding backlist nonfiction reads to pull to the top of your TBR.

10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of February 2025

The new year is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but it’s been QUITE the year so ...

This Cookbook Will Soothe You

I don’t know about you, but 2025 has felt like the longest year known to humankind. When I’m stressed out ...

My Book Club’s Favorite Nonfiction Picks

What nonfiction has your book club loved?

Complete a Read Harder Challenge Task With These BIPOC Authors

Read about what the color blue means to Black Americans, creativity in the age of technology, surviving Indian Boarding Schools, and more.

A Reimagining of KING LEAR Set in a Near Future Where the World is Flooding

This near-future story shows the complex dynamics of three sisters once their father dies.

Dive Into This Genre-Blending Nonfiction

Be inspired and engaged with these excellent works of genre-blending nonfiction.

Complete a Read Harder Challenge Task With These Nonfiction Nature Books

Which of these nature nonfiction books are you trying to read about first? Are you feeling sharks, plants, or crows? 🦈🌿🐦‍⬛