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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

New books this week focus on Caitlin Clark, King Tut, and how 'Democrats Lost America'

Archaeologists have conjured vivid portraits of humankind's past from recovered relics, though experimental archaeology captures sounds, smells, and tastes that traditional methods cannot convey.
Arts
Books
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Here Are the Nonfiction Books NPR Staffers Have Loved So Far This Year

Imani Perry's exploration of the color blue reveals its deep significance in Black culture, representing history, hope, and resilience.
Books
fromBustle
1 month ago

Against The Celebrity Memoir Industrial Complex

Celebrity memoirs dominate the nonfiction bestselling lists, raising questions about the diversity of voices and genres.
fromVulture
6 months ago

5 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Marshall Heyman recommends a curated selection of new audiobooks each month, highlighting both fiction and nonfiction across various genres.
#book-recommendations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

They entrusted me with their daughter's memory': Women's prize winner Rachel Clarke on her story of a life-saving transplant

To read Rachel Clarke's The Story of a Heart is to experience an onslaught of often competing emotions, showcasing the medical marvels at play in tragic circumstances.
Medicine
fromPublishersWeekly.com
1 month ago

Flatiron Picks Up Two New Books by Xochitl Gonzalez

Flatiron will publish Xochitl Gonzalez's nonfiction title 'Need/Blind' and novel 'Last Night in Brooklyn' by April 2026.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

17 new books our critics can't wait to read this summer

Bolin's collection examines millennial pop culture obsessions through a lens of (post)feminism, late capitalism, and technology, linking these themes to cultish thinking.
Books
fromKqed
3 months ago

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' compares the struggles of a family, integrating ailing patriarchs and personal conflicts within small Southern settings reminiscent of 'The Godfather'.
Books
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best Books of 2025 (So Far)

At one moment, she articulates her intensifying boredom with an older fling in ruthless, unflappable clarity; the next, she brings the reader inside the lonely humiliation of screaming in public after a groping.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Who Is Government? by Michael Lewis review what Doge is trying to destroy

Lewis's new book captures the unsung heroes of government, shedding light on crucial yet overlooked public servants whose work sustains national integrity despite outside neglect.
US politics
fromWashington Post
3 years ago

Perspective | Nonfiction books gave my grandkids no joy last Christmas. It was my fault.

Nonfiction can engage children, contrary to popular belief that they prefer fiction over nonfiction.
Books
fromBustle
4 months ago

The 37 Best New Books Coming This Spring

Spring 2025 offers a diverse selection of fresh books across genres, highlighting prominent and breakout authors addressing contemporary themes.
Books
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago

"One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" Is Not About Gaza; It's About Us

Omar El Akkad's new book critiques hypocrisy and the performative nature of caring amidst global conflicts.
Writing
fromKqed
6 months ago

12 Reading Recommendations for Your Next Book Club Meeting

NPR's latest recommendations highlight fiction and nonfiction titles ideal for book clubs.
fromThe Walrus
8 months ago

Memoirs Are Almost Impossible to Sell | The Walrus

The New York Times Book Review conducted a comprehensive survey soliciting opinions from a diverse group of literary figures to create their "100 Best Books" list, emphasizing a subjective interpretation of 'best'.
Writing
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