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Books To Make Sense of Abortion Rights, HB2, and SCOTUS

Nonfiction about reproductive rights to read in the wake of SCOTUS' historic abortion decision.

More Nonfiction On LGBTQ History And Culture

Great reads on LGBTQ history for Pride month!

Finding New Passions Through Books

One Rioter talked about how reading a non-fiction book about bees changed her relationship to enjoying and exploring honey.

Why I Keep Googling Sheep

The Shepherd's Life: A People's History of the Lake District has changed this Rioter's life, and awakened a passion for ruminants.

Hearing Girls: Non-Fiction About Girls, Women, and Feminism

Non-fiction books about young girls, women, and feminism.

Gimme Some Gymnastics Books Please

Why we need more books about gymnasts.

Reading Chicago’s Racial History

It’s very easy to get angry while reading comments on social media or on news articles about the shooting of ...

12 Excellent Memoirs by Women of Color

If you're looking to read more widely, you'll want to read these memoirs written by women of color. 

5 Books To Watch For In December

Welcome to another holiday season! No matter your religious tradition (or lack thereof), December provides a welcome opportunity to treat ...

Genre Kryptonite: Non-Fiction For Fiction Lovers

Give some love to narrative non-fiction, fiction lovers! It's your non-fiction home away from home.