All articles tagged with #nonfiction
Lit Hub's list highlights the most anticipated books of 2026, featuring a diverse range of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and genre-bending works from acclaimed authors, reflecting themes from societal issues to personal stories and experimental narratives.
Barnes & Noble released its most anticipated books for 2026 across various categories, highlighting titles like George Saunders' 'Vigil' and Tayari Jones' 'Kin', along with debut novels and collections. The article also discusses American reading habits in 2025, revealing that the median number of books read was two, and shares cultural moments like Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in with a Qur'an from the Schomburg Center. Additionally, it reviews popular literary activism stories from 2025, organized by themes.
The article highlights six noteworthy books for January, including Brad Meltzer's latest novel 'The Viper,' offering gripping stories about secrets, identity, ambition, and courage to start the year on a high note.
Despite a bleak political year, 2025 saw the publication of ambitious and serious books, including novels about millennial ennui, histories of the West, and investigative reports on AI, offering readers a rich selection of important titles.
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 popularity of nonfiction books has declined in recent years, influenced by factors such as reader fatigue, competition from online content and podcasts, and a shift towards escapism and personal development genres. Despite a rise in audiobook sales and some subgenres remaining strong, the industry faces challenges in maintaining high-quality, impactful nonfiction amid risk aversion and changing media consumption habits.
The New York Times has announced their top 10 books of 2025, featuring five fiction and five nonfiction titles, with notable literary fiction including a WWI stream-of-consciousness novel and a family saga. The list was curated from their 100 notable books of the year, and discussions about the selection process are available in their podcast.
The 2025 National Book Awards finalists across five categories—Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature—were announced, featuring both returning and first-time honorees, with finalists reading at events in November and winners to be announced at a ceremony in New York City, with substantial prizes and lifetime achievement awards.
A lifetime subscription to Youbooks AI Nonfiction Book Generator, which uses AI models like ChatGPT to help users create comprehensive nonfiction manuscripts quickly, is now available for $49, down from $540, offering unlimited book creation with full commercial rights.
The article discusses the announcement of the 2025 National Book Awards nonfiction longlist, highlighting favorite picks and predictions, and also celebrates Beverly Cleary's character Ramona Quimby and her impact, along with some humorous collective nouns for librarians and current bestselling books.
The 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction longlist features ten diverse authors, all newcomers, with works covering topics from historical movements and social issues to personal grief and artistic expression. The finalists will be announced in October, with winners revealed in November, highlighting a broad spectrum of compelling nonfiction titles.
The article highlights a lineup of 21 upcoming nonfiction books for fall, including celebrity memoirs, historical accounts, true crime, and social movement reporting, released during the holiday shopping season.
The article highlights a curated list of notable books to read in September 2025, including fiction and nonfiction titles such as Joan Silber's 'Mercy', Angela Flournoy's 'The Wilderness', Ian McEwan's 'What We Can Know', Elizabeth Gilbert's 'All the Way to the River', and Stephen Curry's 'Shot Ready', catering to diverse interests and attention spans.
This article highlights the top new book releases for August 2025, featuring a diverse selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, including works on personal struggles, love, history, and culture, recommended by Emma Alpern and Jasmine Vojdani.
The article highlights the top new books released in July 2025, including a story collection by Savaş exploring themes of displacement and connection, and a cultural history of the 20th century in the style of Condé Nast's literary works, recommended by Emma Alpern and Jasmine Vojdani.