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If you think nonfiction books are boring, think again. They’re not all books about wars or ancient history (though there are plenty of fascinating books on both of those topics, too). You can explore the world by living vicariously through the most talented travel writers. Or read about real-life spies who put James Bond to shame. You can even dive deep into the world of Old Hollywood gossip queens, or channel your inner animal lover and become an expert on birds. The options are literally endless—pick a topic that you’ve always wanted to know more about, and someone has surely written a book about it.
From deep dives on pivotal moments to sweeping world history to American history to the history of the last madam in New Orleans; from biographies of the world's most fascinating figures to poignant memoirs; from self-help to DIY to cookbooks and more, the vast world of nonfiction writing truly has something for everyone. So go ahead—save that novel for another day, and give a nonfiction book a chance.
Enter for a chance to win the trilogy that inspired the Masterpiece series "The Durrells in Corfu."
These spies have what it takes to deceive even the most perceptive.
By Olivia Mason
In "Case Closed," award-winning journalist Gerald Posner recounts what truly happened on that fateful day in November 1963.
By Olivia Mason
An excerpt from the memoir by Gerald Durrell that inspired the PBS hit, "The Durrells in Corfu."
By Olivia Mason
In light of the recent ban on Harper Lee's classic, one writer reflects on the history of racism and "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the South.
By BookTrib
The series is based on Gerald Durrell’s Corfu Trilogy, which details his family’s life after moving from England to Greece in the 1930s.
Dean Koontz, Peter Lerangis, and more discuss the power of words and how we need to change the conversation.
The devastatingly bloody war deserves its place in history.
Go beyond Ken Burns' documentary and discover the landmark memoirs and bestselling novels of the Vietnam War.
By Olivia Mason
In “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” the journalist shares lessons from her brief stint as a Playboy bunny.
By Abbey White
The adaptation of Jeff Vandermeer's sci-fi horror novel looks just as chilling and thought-provoking as its source material.
By Carolyn Cox
In "Game, Set, and Match," sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind tells the story of how this famous tennis match came to be.
"Washington: The Indispensable Man" examines the character of the first President of the United States, and how the treachery of a man who he considered to be an ally shaped his future.
By Olivia Mason
Reads that reflect the country we want to be.
By BookTrib
Discover the history behind the religions that have shaped humanity.
By Olivia Mason
ABC’s “Julia” will draw from the chef’s experiences at a World War II-era intelligence agency.
By Olivia Mason
Dysfunctional families and unconventional upbringings were the norm for these authors.
By Olivia Mason
We reflect on the actress' troubled but extraordinary life.
By Olivia Mason
Watch the first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s time travel classic.
By Olivia Mason
"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone."
By Olivia Mason