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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.

10 of the Best New Nonfiction Book Releases of August 2024

What's the last nonfiction book you read?

A Memoir Where Memory Loss Is Time Travel

What disability memoirs have you read this month?

Disability Pride All Year Long

What has been the best book you read by a disabled author this month?

Bluestockings, Memoirs, and School Supplies

Dig into this week's new nonfiction releases, as well as a pair of excellent books for Disability Pride Month.

New Must-Read Nonfiction for Your TBR

What new nonfiction are you picking up this week?

This Disability Memoir Has a Ghost

Which disability memoirs have you read this month?

15 Books About Appalachia to Read Instead of HILLBILLY ELEGY

Better understand Appalachia by skipping Hillbilly Elegy and reading these outstanding books instead, including Step Into the Circle: Writers in Modern in Appalachia edited by Amy Greene and Trent Thomson.

Even More Memoirs by Disabled Authors

Dive into this week's new nonfiction releases and a pair of excellent disability memoirs.

Funny Nonfiction Audiobooks? You Got It!

What are your favorite funny nonfiction books?

An Epic Arthurian Adventure That’s Fresh and Delightfully Ridiculous

"Grossman’s version of Camelot is different. It’s funny, delightfully ridiculous in so many ways."