New Nonfiction Roundup

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – November 2019

    November brings lots of incisive analyses of the current state of affairs, including an anonymous Trump administration official and a teenage environmental activist. Nonfiction debuts from Carmen Maria Machado and Elena Ferrante will surely pique interest. And cookbooks galore – including a classic cookbook revised for the first time in 45 years – will inspire… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – October 2019

    PEAK PICKS. Two  memoirs from titans in the music industry join Peak Picks this “Rocktober”: The Beautiful Ones by Prince and Me by Elton John. Bill Bryson’s latest, a guide to The Body and comedian Ali Wong’s first book,  Dear Girls, will delight readers, while Rachel Maddow will infuriate news junkies with an expose on Big… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – September 2019

    September marks the beginning of the fall publishing season, and you’ll see new releases from some big names: Malcolm Gladwell, Demi Moore, Patti Smith, Edward Snowden and Tegan & Sara, just to name a few. Happy reading! Audience of One. James Poniewozik explains how Trump mastered television as a businessman, TV host and President. A Beginner’s… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – August 2019

    Three memoirs from adult children about a parent. Three books to challenge white readers about race. Two titles examine what works, and what doesn’t, in educating our children. And a quirky new guide to Seattle. All are coming your way this August! America is Better Than This. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley’s manifesto against Trump’s war on… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – July 2019

    What’s new in nonfiction this July? Page-turning chronicles of crises close to home and abroad, women stepping out of the shadow of men, and a pair of graphic adaptations highlight the best this month has to offer. Amazing Decisions. A graphic guide to making better decisions, from Dan Ariely (Predictably Irrational).  America’s Reluctant Prince. Historian Steven M. Gillon… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – June 2019

    100 Side Hustles. Chris Guillebeau features 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses. Broken Places & Outer Spaces. Nnedi Okorafor examines how limitation and hardship in the lives of artists fuel their work. Cult of the Dead Cow. Explores how one of the first group of hackers came to lead the charge for cyber security… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup: May 2019

    Genre-busting true crime, tools for unlocking creativity, spirited defenses of liberalism and a whole lot more are coming your way this May! Aging Backwards Fast Track. Reverse aging with a 30-day program from Miranda Esmonde-White. All the Way. NFL icon Joe Namath recounts his life on and off the field on the 50th anniversary of leading the… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – April 2019

      Inspiration for those who want to make a difference. Sober reflections on the environment. Different perspectives on psychiatry and therapy. For nonfiction fans, April has fresh perspectives on a host of topics. Continue reading

  • New Fiction & Non-Fiction Roundup, April 2019

    On the first of every month, we usually publish our roundup of new fiction & non-fiction releases for the month ahead, but this month there are so many fascinating titles coming out, we’ve decided to spread the wealth across two days of posts. Here’s a quick preview of books released just today. 4/1: Harold Runs… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – March 2019

    March is abundant with essays from remarkable women, memoirs from queer celebrities,  true crime tales, and trenchant observations on the Black experience. 26 Marathons. Four time Olympian Meb Keflezighi offers wisdom on life, faith, family and running. Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – February 2019

    February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s long on ambitious essay collections, guides for aging well, and deeply affecting memoirs. Happy reading! Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – January 2019

    It’s a new year, and there’s no shortage of books to make 2019 happier and healthier. A few memoirs and a pair of revealing histories round out the best of January nonfiction. 1/1: Bad With Money. Put your financial house in order with this humorous guide from Gaby Dunn. 1/1: The Martha Manual. From entertaining to cleaning and everything… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – December 2018

    December’s not just about the holidays. Enjoy these nonfiction titles being released this month. 12/4: Babel. Gaston Dorren explores the twenty most widely spoken languages in the world, which accounts for half of the Earth’s population. 12/4: Congo Stories. Fidel Bafilemba and John Prendergast consider the impact of five decades of exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – November 2018

    11/6: Born to Be Posthumous. Edward Gorey’s macabre stories and illustrations have influenced Tim Burton, Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket, and Mark Dery’s biography looks at the eccentric author’s private life. 11/6: Churchill. Andrew Roberts chronicles the life of Winston Churchill; extensive new content make this a standout biography of the one of the twentieth century’s foremost… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – October 2018

    October is a stellar month for nonfiction, with dozens of amazing titles to consider. Stay tuned for a separate post for the month’s best cookbooks. BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR 10/2: All You Can Ever Know Nicole Chung searches for her birth parents in this examination of transracial adoption. A Peak Pick! 10/2: Always Look on the Bright Side of… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – September 2018

    What a month for nonfiction! Investigative reports on politics and sports, reflections on art and fashion, calls to arms from activists, historical assessments and books about books await you this September. Happy reading! 9/4: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century – Yuval Noah Harari. The author of Sapiens addresses the most urgent and complex issues we face today.… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – August 2018

    New Nonfiction Roundup – August 2018

    What’s new in August? Incisive books about the brain, reflections on “adulting” and parenthood, challenges to the concept of identity, and much more! 8/7: Chinese Street Food – Howie Southworth & Greg Matza. A pair of food authors share authentic recipes for small bites from the streets of China. 8/7: Dopesick – Beth Macy. An overview of… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – July 2018

    New Nonfiction Roundup – July 2018

    Looking for some new nonfiction for the summer months? A host of thoughtful and unique memoirs and gripping historical narratives are coming your way this July. Happy Reading! Continue reading