Nonfiction

As summer comes to a close and autumn breezes are just around the corner, it's a great time to curl up with a good book. History buffs and romance fans alike will find something to rave about in this month's batch of brand-new paperbacks.

Dolly Parton was the most honored and revered female country music artist of all time, earning 11 Grammy Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When she wasn’t busy writing some of America’s favorite songs, she was known for her incredible children’s literacy advocacy work with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In celebration of her remarkable life, art and philanthropy, we have compiled the best books by and about Dolly Parton, including her career spanning trio of visual memoirs and inspiring children's books.

The hottest book of the season came out today. There’s one copy left. There are two other readers within 30 feet of you and three ‘friends’ claiming you don’t need more books. Roll for initiative. For five decades and five-ish editions, Dungeons & Dragons has been the conduit of imagination, laying the groundwork for thousands […]

Not everyone is naturally productive. Some people work years to map out their goals, others thrive under a time crunch. Whatever your style is, there are always more ways to improve your routine. Here are the best books to help set you up for success and set attainable goals.

Solo traveling is having a big moment right now. Perhaps the horizon is calling your name, or maybe you are looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, but whatever your reason is, you always want to be prepared before heading out on your own epic endeavor. Arm yourself with the best travel writing and solo guides so you can make the most of your trip.

Have no fear, new paperbacks are here. August’s paperback releases offer ancient spells, thrilling adventures and lyrical explorations.

Readers can’t get enough of new interpretations of classic mythology and other epic stories like The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker or Madeline Miller’s Circe. When it comes to classic stories like The Odyssey, there are so many types of adaptations, retellings and histories from women that go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic myths. Check out these captivating retellings that bring new and fresh perspectives to legends.

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.