Best Nonfiction Book Recommendations

Celebrate black authors’ fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Read an excerpt from Cloris Leachman's 2009 autobiography.

Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

These timely reads will ready you for Change.

John Nichols explains why impeachment is an essential American institution.

From the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the hot sands of the Sahara.

James Herriot's heartwarming stories get their latest adaptation.

“Everything is held together with stories. That is all that is holding us together, stories and compassion.”―Barry Lopez

Dive in to the trials and tribulations of fictional first kids.

These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.

The little-known author and journalist captured England and China like few others have.

A glimpse into the high-stakes strategy game from fantasy to nonfiction.

In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.

Grade ‘A’ feminist works of fiction.

“Brevity is the soul of wit.” —William Shakespeare

Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.

This is going to be sew much fun.

Organize your way to a calmer, cleaner home.

Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.

Explore writing from native authors.