Riot Headline Book Riot’s 2025 Read Harder Challenge

#True Story

Nonfiction news, new releases, and must-read forthcoming titles.

Justice for All: 10 Gripping True Crime Memoirs

From art forgery to stories from the survivors of violent crime, these true crime memoirs add depth beyond the newspaper headlines.

Southern Lit for Days

These Southern nonfiction writers tell us about their eccentric Texan families, the experiences of Black folks, and more.

The Best Nonfiction Books of 2024—Plus New John Green and More

John Green writes about a disease that kills over 1 million a year, plus ESQUIRE and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY name their nonfiction faves.

Books for Native American Heritage Month!

There are more Indigenous books hitting shelves than ever before, and here are backlist must-read nonfiction Native books for your TBR.

10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of November 2024

In celebration of true stories, I’ve collected ten of some of the most exciting nonfiction titles hitting shelves in November.

Award Winning and Outstanding Nonfiction of 2024 Lists Begin

Catch up on the biggest news in nonfiction this week.

Reading About Food Culture for Days

Delicious reads you won't be able to get enough of.

I WANT TO DIE BUT I WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI

I WANT TO DIE BUT I WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI is an intimate examination of the deep impact that mental health can have on one’s life.

Must-Read Hidden Gem Memoirs

You won't want to miss these under the radar memoirs.

Nonfiction Books for Dinosaur Loving Grown-Ups

These nonfiction dinosaur books for grown-ups have something for everyone — from comprehensive references to fascinating discoveries.