New Nonfiction Roundup

  • 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

  • New Nonfiction Roundup: June 2018

    New Nonfiction Roundup: June 2018

    What’s new in June? A bevy of biographies and memoirs, travel guides to places near and far, and so much more! 6/5: Alone Time – Stephanie Rosenbloom. Consider the pleasures of traveling solo through the author’s visits to Paris, Istanbul, Florence and New York. 6/5: Bruce Lee: A Life – Matthew Polly. An authoritative biography of the… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – May 2018

    What’s hot in May? Stimulating science, bold biographies, moving memoirs, intriguing interviews and the promise of psychedelics. Happy reading! 5/1: Ask A Manager – Alison Green. Practical advice for graduates entering the workforce, from the “Dear Abby of the work world.” Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – April 2018

    Memoirs that tackle addiction, motherhood and war. Celebrations of food through recipes and reflections. And politics, politics, politics. April has it all!  Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – March 2018

    Historical narratives set in remote locations. Inspiring stories of the pursuit for peace, justice and equality. Examinations on the perils of authoritarianism. Cookbooks galore. All these, and more, await you this March! 3/5: The People vs. Democracy by Yascha Mounk. The author cautions that freedom is at stake in a world increasingly led by populist leaders. Will… Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – February 2018

    Thoughtful essays, gripping true crime, unconventional memoirs and brain science books dominate the latest releases in nonfiction. Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – January 2018

    Start the new year with a host of self-improvement books, provocative essay collections on race, and a trio of true crime tales from James Patterson. 1/2: Achtung Baby by Sara Zaske. Discover the parenting secrets of Germans from an American journalist who moved to Berlin. Continue reading

  • New Nonfiction Roundup – December 2017

    Get a head start on 2018 with host of health, fitness and self-improvement books.  A pair of essays from great thinkers and a pair of memoirs from fierce survivors round out December. 12/5: Bobby Flay Fit: Food for a Healthy Lifestyle by Bobby Flay. The popular chef returns with a new cookbook for people interested in… Continue reading

  • New nonfiction roundup – October 2017

    There is so much good nonfiction coming out in October, we had to split it up into categories! Continue reading

  • Nonfiction new book roundup – June 2017

    Looking for new nonfiction or memoir to read? Perhaps something to help fill a square on your Summer Book Bingo grid. Here, for your consideration, is a selection of nonfiction being published in June 2017. 6/1: Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local’s Guide by Linnea Westerlind. Did you know there are 426 parks in the city of… Continue reading