Nonfiction

If you’re like us and want to check out the original source material like The Iliad or The Odyssey, or go behind the scenes of some of your favorite stories, pick up these translations and histories written by respected women in the field.

Part love story, part peril on the high seas, this is a harrowing true story of near-tragedy and discovering what it really means to find yourself in another. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Sophie Elmhirst on writing A Marriage at Sea.

Whether you’re in the mood for a haunting tale of buried secrets or a gripping true story, our list of the best paperbacks of July delivers.

From fresh historical perspectives and unforgettable memoirs to fascinating explorations and mouthwatering cookbooks, discover the biggest nonfiction books of fall.

The World Cup has kicked off, and with fans flooding stadiums across the United States, Mexico and Canada, there’s no better time to dive into the story of soccer’s biggest stage.

This year’s winners were selected from two brilliant shortlists featuring sweeping novels and illuminating works of nonfiction. Without further ado, we congratulate the winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize.

Everyone's a Knicks fan right now. From detailed accounts of the 1970s championship team to the decades-long drought that followed, books chronicling the ins and outs of the sport to alphabet read-alongs that'll be sure to get your youngest fans excited, this is a one-stop-shop for the basketball enthusiast in your life.

As summer slowly approaches, we are thrilled to announce The Best Books of the Year (so far), featuring the best of the best from this year’s publishing. With books from both debut authors and household names, memoirs to picture books, thrillers to rom-coms, these are the stories that have everyone talking — and we have something for every reader.

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith and more with host Miwa Messer.

There is nothing quite as powerful as cheering on your favorite team in the presence of 65,000 other diehard fans, right? Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski take readers on a journey to celebrate sports, fans and the games that bring them all together in Big Fan. Read on for an exclusive essay from Joe Posnanski on writing Big Fan.

As the days get sunnier, it’s the perfect time for outdoor fun. Whatever your June plans, bring a paperback along for the ride, whether to the beach, park or on a hike. From fantasy and romance to true crime and personal development, our list of the Best Paperbacks of June has something for everyone.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a haunting personal account of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996. Jon joins us to talk about looking back on the last 30 years, chasing story, climbing, PTSD, research, magazines and more with host Miwa Messer.

From little-known accounts to in-depth timelines and fresh perspectives, these books are packed with impressive history that will fascinate any reader.

This affirming book from world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Paul Conti, offers a paradigm-shifting approach to optimizing mental health, offering readers a proven way towards a joyful life—based on the popular series on Andrew Huberman’s podcast. Read on for an exclusive essay from Dr. Conti on writing What’s Going Right.

On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves tells the origin story of the travel writing superhero. Rick joins us to talk about looking back on his twenties, chronocentrism, travel vs tourism, serendipity and more with cohost Brenda Allison.