#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.

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.

What to Read When You’re Expecting

Pregnancy can be a time of total information overload, most of which is contradictory or not helpful. Here are a few books to read when you're expecting that are actually helpful!

Michelle Obama’s Memoir To Be Released in November

Michelle Obama's memoir BECOMING will come out November 13th.

10 Things You Need to Know about Megilat Ester

10 Things You Need to Know about Megilat Ester, a richly decorated scroll of the biblical Book of Esther, from the 17th century.

Beyond Hygge: Ikigai, Lagom, And Other Cozy Concepts

Hygge isn't the only untranslatable feel-good concept out there in the world. Learn about ikigai, lagom, fika, and more in this ultimate self-care book list.

Situating (White) Women’s History In The U.S. Within Its Context

Two recent women's history reads that explore the suffragist period of history, Westward movement, and women's voices in the US.

44 Presidential Biographies to Add to Your Reading List

Ready to dive into history and learn more about the forty-four men who have ruled over these United (and sometimes not-so-united) States? Check out these definitive presidential biographies.

5 Books About Women in Tech

One way to get more women in tech is to show stories from women who have been there before. One reader recommends five books about women in tech, including books by Reshma Saujani, Emily Chang, and Ellen Pao.

What Is a Memoir?

So, what is a memoir, exactly? Here's an exploration into the definition of the genre, its various forms, and examples.