For Real

For Real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to.

Episode 85 LGBTQ+ Reads

This week Alice and Kim talk LGBTQ+ reads for Pride Month.

Episode 84 History’s Mysteries

This week Alice and Kim talk books that explore unsolved historical mysteries and share new nonfiction about Black rebellion, nostalgic essays about travel, and more.

Episode 83 YA Memoirs

This week Alice and Kim talk YA memoirs for your reading ease.

Episode 82 Science, Nature, and the Land

This week Alice and Kim talk about an upcoming Mary Roach book, great new memoirs, and books about nature and the land.

Episode 81 Religious Memoirs

This week Alice and Kim talk Islam, Christianity, and Scientology memoirs.

Episode 80 Great Books by #AAPI Writers

This week Alice and Kim fangirl over Phoebe Robinson and share some favorite stories from East Asian writers.

Episode 79 Musician Nonfiction

This week Alice and Kim talk about music nonfiction, including behind-the scenes narratives, memoirs, and guides.

Episode 78 Celebrating International Women’s Day

This week, Kim and Alice revisit a favorite holiday, International Women's Day, with true stories about women around the world. Plus, new nonfiction about medical history, flight attendants, and more.

Episode 77 New Nonfiction by Black Authors

This week Alice and Kim talk new nonfiction releases by Black authors.

Episode 76 Epic (and True) Love Stories

This week Alice and Kim share books about some of their favorite epic love stories and gush about some new (and awesome) historical true crime.