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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.

Southern Essay Collections for Your TBR

This week's new nonfiction releases focus on Muscogee reservation in Oklahoma and working class America. Plus, two essayists from the South.

Nonfiction Women Writers for DAYS!

From women holding power to the places where women can–and should–better the feminist movement, dive into some compelling nonfiction.

10 New Nonfiction Books Out in September You Need to Read

From an environmentalist memoir to essays about the power of video games, these are the ten best new nonfiction books out in September.

Hello, September Reads!

New nonfiction books out this week, plus two of the best memoirs to read right now that are about self discovery and working through trauma.

Memoir Is My Favorite Nonfiction Genre

Delicious new release cookbooks, plus two memoirs for your TBR.

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Must-Read Memoirs

This week's new nonfiction releases look at how we change in new locations, and one librarian's fight against book banning.

Nonfiction About Women in History

Two very different and very worthwhile works of nonfiction about women in history, plus two new cookbooks released this week.

Must-Read Graphic Memoirs

Here are this week's new nonfiction releases, which include a biography of a literary icon and an Indigenous memoir. Plus, graphic memoirs!

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

Catch up on the latest in nonfiction releases and dig into some delicious food writing.

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

What are your go-to cookbooks these days?