#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.

March Madness is Here: Books to Read While Not Watching College Hoops

To celebrate March Madness, a round-up of books about college basketball.

3 Math Books for Pi Day

Read these math books to celebrate Pi Day! And then, of course, go eat a pie.

Why I’ll Never Get Tired of Reading Books About The Beatles

Some might say that we've reached the point where, to paraphrase John Lennon, there's nothing you can write that hasn't been written about The Beatles. But two recent books proved to me that I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading about the Fab Four.

Teen Guides to Activism

Young people are becoming more heard in issues that affect them: gun violence, climate change, sexism, police brutality, and more. Here are a few teen guides to activism to encourage safe and effective protesting and change-making.

4 Books About Early Humans

Early human history has always been a source of fascination to me. Who isn’t curious about the origins of humanity and our evolution? These four books about early humans try to paint a picture of our beginnings.

Are We Done with Sweary Self-Help Books Yet?

Are we afraid of reading sincere-sounding self-help books? Do we need them to look funny and cool on the outside so people don't think we're taking ourselves seriously? What gives with the sweary self-help books trend?

Read Harder 2018: An Essay Anthology

Recommendations for excellent essay anthologies to help you complete the "read an essay anthology" Read Harder 2018 task!

Dig Into These Delicious Books About 90s Scandals

Burned out by today's news? Maybe a book or two about the most famous 90s scandals is what you need.

Two History Books That Show the Beginnings of Sex-Positive Feminism

Interested in the history of sex positivity? Pick up Vibrator Nation and Buzz.

3 Books to Read if You Want to Declutter Your Home

Want to get a little more minimal this year? Here are three books (that aren't The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) that will help you declutter your home.