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.

Memoir Is My Favorite Nonfiction Genre

Read your way into two new cookbooks and two excellent backlist memoirs.

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Must-Read Memoirs

What is your favorite memoir?

This Glittering Novel Is Like CRAZY RICH ASIANS Meets LITTLE WOMEN

Pick this up "if you are looking for a good time and an examination of young womanhood—complete with ridiculous situations and laugh-out-loud moments"

Nonfiction About Women in History

Check out two new cookbooks out this week, plus a pair of great works of nonfiction about women in history.

Must-Read Graphic Memoirs

Which graphic memoirs would you recommend?

A Mindful, Holistic Cookbook for Everyday

What are your favorite cookbooks that teach you to work with what you have?

Food Writing for the Win: True Story, August 16, 2024

Dive into some delectable food writing and a pair of new nonfiction releases.

These Appalachian Stories Are Better Than HILLBILLY ELEGY

What are your favorite Appalachian stories?

Is That You, Soup Season? Some Cookbook Faves to Get Into

What are your go-to cookbooks these days?

8 Books for Women in Translation Month

What are your favorite books by women in translation?