Tag: Nonfiction

• Dirty Work

  

  A paradigm-shifting report of the moral landscape of contemporary America through the stories of people who perform society’s most ethically troubling jobs.

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  February 23, 2023

  Humanities & Social Science, Journalism, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Reviews

  2021 Release, Author: O-R, Book Review, FSG, Humanities & Social Science, Journalism, Nonfiction, Rating: 4 stars, Social Commentary

• 25 Nonfiction Recommendations for Black History Month

  

  A list of recommended nonfiction books centering on Black history. From slavery to medicine to music to true crime, there is something for everyone on this list.

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  February 10, 2023

  Book Lists, News & Features

  Black History Month, Book List, Nonfiction

• Bad Blood

  

  The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley.

  January 7, 2023

  Science & Technology, True Crime

  2020 Release, Adapted Book, Author: C, Book Review, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Rating: 3 stars, Science & Technology, True Crime, Vintage

• Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

  

  The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley.

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  January 7, 2023

  Nonfiction, Reviews, Science & Technology, True Crime

  2020 Release, Author: A-D, Book Review, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Rating: 3 stars, Science & Technology, True Crime, Vintage

• The World Record Book of Racist Stories

  

  A new collection of hilarious, intergenerational anecdotes about everyday experiences of racism from comedian Amber Ruffin and her sister Lacey.

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  November 28, 2022

  Humor

  2022 Release, Author: L, Author: R, BIPOC Author, Book Review, Humor, Memoir, Nonfiction, Rating: 4 stars

• Green River Killer

  

  A graphic novel detailing the hunt, capture, and interviews with the Green River Killer.

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  November 21, 2022

  Graphic Novel, True Crime

  2011 Release, Author: C, Author: J, Book Review, Graphic Novel, Independent Press, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Rating: 2.5 stars, True Crime

• Gender Queer

  

  A graphic memoir depicting one person’s journey of self-identifying as gender queer.

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  November 11, 2022

  Graphic Novel, Memoir & Autobiography

  2019 Release, Author: K, Banned Book, Book Review, Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Oni Press, Rating: 3.5 stars

• American Kingpin

  

  The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom—and almost got away with it.

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  November 8, 2022

  Journalism, Science & Technology, True Crime

  2017 Release, Author: B, Book Review, Investigative Journalism, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Penguin Books, Rating: 4.5 stars, Science & Technology, True Crime

• Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist

  

  From funny and fearless entertainment journalist Sesali Bowen, Bad Fat Black Girl combines rule-breaking feminist theory, witty and insightful personal memoir, and cutting cultural analysis for an unforgettable, genre-defining debut.

  October 17, 2022

  Humanities & Social Science, Memoir & Autobiography

  2021 Release, Amistad, Author: B, BIPOC Author, Book Review, Humanities & Social Science, LGBTQIA+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Rating: 5 stars, Social Commentary

• Bad Fat Black Girl

  

  From funny and fearless entertainment journalist Sesali Bowen, Bad Fat Black Girl combines rule-breaking feminist theory, witty and insightful personal memoir, and cutting cultural analysis for an unforgettable, genre-defining debut.

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  October 17, 2022

  Humanities & Social Science, Memoir & Autobiography, Nonfiction, Reviews

  2021 Release, Amistad, Author: A-D, Book Review, Humanities & Social Science, LGBTQIA+, Memoir, Nonfiction, Rating: 5 stars, Social Commentary