#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 Fascinating New Nonfiction Books to Read in April 2023

Are you ready to add a whole lot of excellent nonfiction to your spring TBR? Here are 8 of the best nonfiction books out April 2023!

8 of the Best Books About the Moon

From scientific nonfiction to folklore, find the best books about the moon will give you plenty of inspiration.

You Can Tell Everybody: 12 of the Best Memoirs by Musicians

Musicians—they're just like us! JK, they live wild and glamorous lives. Read about them in this list of 12 of the best memoirs by musicians.

Cover-to-Cover Songs: 10 Nonfiction Books about a Single Song

From globally-known tunes to more obscure songs, these nonfiction books about a single song tell fascinating stories.

Be-Leaf-It: 10 Books for Plant Lovers

You'll dig these 10 books for plant lovers, including guides to care, guides to their power, and guides to their historical uses.

8 Books About Appalachian True Stories

Skip that one book you know about Appalachia and instead, pick up these outstanding works of Appalachian nonfiction.

Make Learning Fun: Best Narrative Nonfiction Books for Kids

Narrative nonfiction books for kids can be the perfect way for littles to learn about the world. Find our recommendations here!

That’s the Truth: New Nonfiction to Read in March 2023

These new nonfiction books hitting shelves in March 2023 will take you from physics to memoir, rock climbing to basketball, and more.

Tell Me More: Ten 2022 Celebrity Memoirs You Might Have Missed

Check out these 10 2022 celebrity memoirs you may have missed last year and catch up on all the juicy stories!

What to Read to Learn More About the World and Historical Events

Do you feel like your education left out some pretty major events in world history? These books can help fill in the gaps.