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.
Lean Into Being A Birding Nerd With These Great Reads
Kendra Winchester
April 3, 2025
These three books will make you eager to don your binoculars for a little birding adventure.
A Collection of Short Stories Centered on Indigenous Life
Kendra Winchester
April 2, 2025
This collection of short stories sees Indigenous people grieving, finding healing, and fighting for their communities.
7 New Nonfiction Book Releases of April 2025
Kendra Winchester
From a memoir by chef Kristin Kish to an essay collection by Viet Thanh Nguyen, there's something in this list for every nonfiction lover.
Meta Wins Halt to Promotion of ‘Careless People’ Tell-All Book by Former Employee
Kendra Winchester
March 26, 2025
Plus, the nonfiction books that won this year's Libby awards, new Glennon Doyle, and Librarian criminalization bills
Mysteries and Thrillers for Your Next Book Club
Kendra Winchester
March 21, 2025
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend mysteries and thrillers for book clubs on this week's episode of Read or Dead.
America’s Declining Literacy Rates and the (Alleged) End of Reading
Kendra Winchester
March 19, 2025
Plus, Roxane Gay and Saeed Jones in conversation, Jeff interviews Scaachi Koul, and the Plutarch Award longlist.
Part Ghost Story, Part Love Story, Part Multigenerational Saga
Kendra Winchester
This is a character-driven novel that examines the ripples of choices made by one generation for years to come.
6 Mysteries and Thrillers by Stellar Women Authors
Kendra Winchester
March 17, 2025
These mysteries and thrillers by women are from a diverse range of backgrounds, and all featuring women protagonists.
Disability Books for Teens and Kids
Kendra Winchester
March 14, 2025
Three excellent books for children and teens centering the disability experience.
Roxane Gay Lists Her Favorite Books of 2024
Kendra Winchester
March 12, 2025
The latest in nonfiction book news includes PEN America’s latest analysis of book bans, censorship posts to revisit by our ...