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Michael Schumacher, a Wisconsin author known for biographies of figures like Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton, as well as works on Great Lakes shipwrecks, has died at age 75. He was celebrated for his diverse writing and love of storytelling, leaving behind a legacy of historical and biographical works.
Michael Schumacher, a Wisconsin author known for biographies of figures like Francis Ford Coppola, Eric Clapton, and Allen Ginsberg, as well as works on Great Lakes shipwrecks, has died at age 75. He was celebrated for his diverse writing career and his love of history and storytelling.
The article previews notable nonfiction books set to be published in 2026, covering topics such as personal memoirs from figures like Sylvester Stallone and Lena Dunham, social and political analyses from authors like Naomi Klein and Jared Diamond, and explorations of culture and identity through works on music, masculinity, and history.
The article highlights the most anticipated books of the fall season, including a diverse range of genres such as memoirs, novels, collections of short stories, biographies, and poetry, featuring notable authors like Thomas Pynchon, Susan Orlean, Arundhati Roy, and others, with releases spanning September to December.
A curated list of 20 new book releases spanning biographies, novels, memoirs, and cultural critiques, highlighting diverse voices and contemporary themes, with notable titles on James Baldwin, Octavia Butler, Deadwood, and more, amidst a period of personal loss for the author.
NPR's annual reading guide, Books We Love, features over 50 biographies and memoirs for nonfiction enthusiasts. Highlights include Jill Ciment's "Consent: A Memoir," which revisits her relationship with her late husband in light of the #MeToo movement, and Lawrence Ingrassia's "A Fatal Inheritance," exploring his family's cancer history. Other notable works include Salman Rushdie's "Knife," detailing his recovery from a stabbing, and Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir "Patriot," chronicling his opposition to Putin. These selections offer diverse, compelling true stories for readers.
The nonfiction landscape for 2024 is diverse, with a decline in nature writing and major biographies, but a rise in history and health-related books. Notable upcoming works include Vincent Deary's exploration of fatigue, Charan Ranganath's study on memory, and Jonathan Haidt's examination of mental illness in youth. Controversial topics are tackled by Johann Hari in his book on weight loss drugs. History and politics are represented by Sathnam Sanghera's look at British imperialism and Peter Pomerantsev's account of wartime propaganda. Memoirs and genre-defying works also feature prominently, with Salman Rushdie's reflections post-attack and Charles Spencer's boarding school experiences. The nonfiction genre continues to evolve with a mix of traditional and innovative approaches to storytelling and analysis.
October brings a diverse range of new books to read, including novels from acclaimed authors Jesmyn Ward, John Grisham, and Michael Lewis, as well as biographies of Madonna and Sam Bankman-Fried. Other notable releases include a haunting horror novel, a memoir by Patrick Stewart, and a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes. From exploring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to examining the female body's role in human evolution, these books offer a wide array of subjects and genres for readers to enjoy.
September brings a diverse range of new books, including novels from Zadie Smith, Stephen King, and Lauren Groff, as well as Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk. Other notable releases include a novel exploring the dangers and opportunities of artificial intelligence, a history of the AR-15 assault rifle, and a narrative nonfiction book about a girl's journey from Laos to California.
Women's Equality Day, celebrated on August 26th, commemorates the right to vote for women in America. While progress has been made, there is still work to be done. Ways to celebrate include honoring important women in your life, supporting women-owned businesses, learning about influential women figures, and educating others. Recommended products to celebrate include biographies of amazing women, greeting cards, pasta from a female-founded restaurant, knitted accessories, body-positive clothing, makeup products, speakers for blasting tunes by female artists, jewelry from a woman-founded brand, fitness mirror, plants from a woman-founded company, and olive oil from a woman-founded company.
Book Riot has compiled a list of eight knockout nonfiction books to read in July 2023, including a biographical doorstopper about President Garfield, a tragic historical event that changed the art world, memoirs of family, identity, and religion, a look at America's secret societies, an anthology of powerful true crime pieces, and more. Some recommended nonfiction books from this year include "We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America" by Roxanna Asgarian, "A Living Remedy: A Memoir" by Nicole Chung, and "Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration" by Alejandra Oliva.