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.
While there is a large amount of non-fiction concerning the dismantling of gun rhetoric in the US, these five book reflect by the inclusivity of the #MarchForOurLives
Looking for a guide on how to simplify your life? Check out this review of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More by Courtney Carver.
Small- or large-scale, we've all had to do it. Overcoming obstacles is part of the human experience, and gaining a better understanding of other people's struggles builds empathy and makes the world a better place, so check out these books about people who overcame.
Narrative journalism takes readers on a deep dive into a subject, and when well-done can challenge your most deeply-held beliefs.
An interview with Jacob Bacharach about A Cool Customer, his commentary on Joan Didion, grief, and The Year of Magical Thinking.
Today marks Vincent Van Gogh's 164th birthday. Celebrate with 5 non-fiction books about Vincent Van Gogh, his life, his family, and his work.
After reading Helen Russell's memoir, THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY, one reader dreams about conducting a similar experiment in her life.
There's no need to be a voice for the voiceless; here's a starter kit of books by disabled people writing about disability in their own voices.
10 Things You Need to Know about the Sarajevo Haggadah, a magnificent medieval book that has survived persecution, the Inquisition, the Holocaust, and the Yugoslavian Civil War.
From practical how-to manuals to love letters to iconic brands to appreciations of make-up as art, these makeup books are sure to please.
