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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.
Be your own Khalessi and tame these dragons.
By Mia Garcia
Laurie Colwin on one of life's greatest pleasures: dinner alone.
Author Heidi Smith Hyde shares the inspiration behind her books.
By Sarah Janet
Get to know Vincent Price's softer side in his memoir of his beloved dog, The Book of Joe.
By Greta Shull
Because the producers have basically killed off half of Westeros by now.
By Paola Crespo
If girl squads were a thing in the past, these gals would put Taylor and her supermodels to shame.
By DeAnna Janes
A celebration of Octavia Butler's groundbreaking science-fiction novel.
We are history nerds—and proud of it.
We want to believe that the truth is out there. And if it's not, at least we've got something to read.
Wrongfully imprisoned for 18 years, man freed, then convicted of murder. Super addictive documentary series born.
Author Ray Bradbury anticipated the greatest dystopia of all—"Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
Take a tour of England through the life and work of Virginia Woolf.
Gilbert haters cite Eat, Pray, Love as proof of her failings, and in the process neglect her fantastic, near-perfect novel.
Writer Kate Christensen shares a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the Florentine hills—and her recipe for persimmon pudding.
One writer listens to 150 hours of the four-volume LBJ biography so you don't have to.