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Saturday, November 08, 2025

This season’s best nonfiction releases

 
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This Month's Best New Top Nonfiction Picks
What were Readworthy's biggest, buzziest nonfiction picks this season? Keep reading to discover the nonfiction titles everyone is talking about — and find your next unputdownable book.
 
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Book cover for Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Don't miss this 'courageous' #1 New York Times bestseller (The Guardian)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This posthumous release from Jeffrey Epstein's chief accuser is "absolutely unflinching and haunting" (PBS)
  • Virginia Roberts Giuffre details how she was recruited into a world of wealth and unchecked abuse as a teenager — and how she escaped
  • "Illuminating and heartbreaking… A window into the mind of a young girl preyed upon by demons — and a woman who fought them to the end" (CBS Mornings)
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Media mentions for Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts GiuffreMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, PBS, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Vanity Fair, San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, The Times, New York Post
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Book cover for The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland
How did members of a covert resistance network in Nazi Germany allow a traitor in their midst?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This "true-to-life thriller" from the New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist is "a must-read" (Booklist)
  • In 1943 Berlin, a group of Nazi dissenters met for afternoon tea — but they had no idea that someone sitting at the table would betray them…
  • "Utterly gripping, brilliantly researched and written" (Anthony Horowitz)
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Media mentions for The Traitors Circle by Jonathan FreedlandMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin
Walter Isaacson was 'blown away' by this 'mesmerizing' look at the Great Crash
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Go inside the catastrophic market collapse — and see how greed, ambition, and political corruption led to economic disaster
  • Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by Time, The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review, and many more
  • "Brings the drama of the crash to a high pitch… One of the best narrative histories I've read" (The Wall Street Journal)
  • By a New York Times bestselling author with unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents
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Media mentions for 1929 by Andrew Ross SorkinMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, Time Magazine, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Economist, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, Vanity Fair, Town & Country, The Guardian, The Times, New York Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben
Elizabeth Kolbert says, 'If any book could make a thinking person hopeful about the future, this is it'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Could solar and wind power be our civilization's fighting chance?
  • A renowned environmentalist presents an exciting and timely vision of how harnessing the sun can ensure humanity's future
  • "No journalist has covered the climate story longer or better than Bill McKibben" (The Nation)
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Media mentions for Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibbenMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New Scientist, Next Big Idea Club, Financial Times, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Idaho Four by James Patterson and Vicky Ward
This #1 New York Times bestseller 'is much more than a true crime book' (Town & Country)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • What really happened when four University of Idaho students were murdered in cold blood in 2022?
  • A joint project between James Patterson and an acclaimed investigative journalist
  • Based on on-the-ground reporting and over 300 interviews
  • "A mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true" (The Guardian)
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Media mentions for The Idaho Four by James Patterson and Vicky WardMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Associated Press, Town & Country, The Guardian, New York Post, Rolling Stone, Variety
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Book cover for Paper Girl by Beth Macy
'Should be read by anyone trying to understand what's going on in America today' (Jeannette Walls)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Dopesick "continues her noble work as a truth teller" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • When Beth Macy returned to her Ohio hometown, the culture had changed dramatically. What happened in Urbana over the previous 40 years?
  • "There couldn't be a timelier book… Searingly poignant, essential" (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for Paper Girl by Beth MacyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, Bustle, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood
'An invaluable glimpse into the mind of a literary giant' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "The most spectacular, hilarious, and generous autobiography of the last quarter century — or ever" (The Boston Globe)
  • The author of The Handmaid's Tale reflects on her upbringing and her path to becoming one of modern literature's most influential voices
  • Hotly anticipated by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, People, and more
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Media mentions for Book of Lives by Margaret AtwoodMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, USA Today, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Devil Reached Toward the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
See why James Patterson calls this oral history of the atomic bomb a 'masterpiece'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller from the Pulitzer Prize finalist behind The Only Plane in the Sky
  • A "stunning account" (Publishers Weekly starred review) informed by hundreds of firsthand accounts from scientists, soldiers, and civilians
  • "By going deeper into the personal details and reminiscences of a generation that is all but lost to us now, Mr. Graff… [has] made the story more human" (The Wall Street Journal)
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Media mentions for The Devil Reached Toward the Sky by Garrett M. GraffMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, PBS, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Politico, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Feather Detective by Chris Sweeney
Meet the unassuming taxidermist who solved crimes for the FBI in this remarkable true story
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With a few feathers and a microscope, Roxie Laybourne became the world's first forensic ornithologist and helped improve aircraft safety, apprehended white supremacists and murderers, and more
  • Highly recommended by NPR, Los Angeles Times, Elle, and many more
  • "Sweeney's biography must be read to be believed" (The Millions)
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Media mentions for The Feather Detective by Chris SweeneyMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Elle, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, The Millions
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Book cover for Letter from Japan by Marie Iida and Marie Kondo
The author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up delivers her most personal book yet
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Uncover the Japanese traditions and customs that have inspired Marie Kondo's philosophy — from tea ceremonies to the art of caring for gardens
  • This collection of poignant essays is filled with cultural reflections and helpful advice
  • "A thoughtful, personal celebration of many meaningful aspects of Japanese life" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Letter from Japan by Marie Iida and Marie KondoMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Ohio
Ohio
By Stephen Markley
In this “masterpiece” (NPR) hailed as “extraordinary” (The New York Times Book Review), four very different former classmates return to their hometown on the same night — where their stories collide in a shocking act… “A book that has stayed with me ever since I put it down” (Seth Meyers).
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English Creek
By Ivan Doig
Perfect for fans of Wallace Stegner: A New York Times bestselling author brings his native Montana to life through the eyes of 14-year-old Jick McCaskill in this coming-of-age story set in the 1930s. “Sheer magic” (USA Today).
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In the Country of Men
By Hisham Matar
A “poetic and powerful” Booker Prize–nominated novel (The Wall Street Journal) from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: In 1979 Libya, nine-year-old Suleiman is puzzled by a series of inexplicable events — from his mother burning books to his friend’s father’s sudden disappearance… Perfect for fans of The Kite Runner.
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The Cardinal
The Cardinal
By Alison Weir
An “immersive tale of Tudor intrigue” (Publishers Weekly) and recent release from a beloved New York Times bestselling author! Cardinal Thomas Wolsey ascends from humble beginnings to unthinkable power as Henry VIII’s chief adviser — but all is threatened when the king falls in love with Anne Boleyn…
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Dust
By Patricia Cornwell
A New York Times bestseller: After an oddly staged body is discovered on a prestigious college campus, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta suspects the case is connected to her computer-genius niece. “Upping the nail-biting suspense factor is the story’s breakneck pace… Excellent” (The Boston Globe).
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Hearts of the Missing
Hearts of the Missing
By Carol Potenza
In New Mexico, Pueblo Police Sergeant Nicky Matthews uncovers more than missing tribal members — she finds a killer targeting the Fire‑Sky for their ancestry. “Compelling, intelligent, and brilliantly designed… I couldn’t put it down” (New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones).
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Squatter's Rights
Squatter’s Rights
By Cheril Thomas
Grace Reagan returns to her family’s decaying, once-imposing Eastern Shore mansion to restore it — only to uncover long-buried secrets of betrayal and murder. But she must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover its dark past. This riveting mystery kicks off a series!
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Sorrowful Road
Sorrowful Road
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A young woman lies dead in a Halifax park on the one-year anniversary of a shockingly similar crime. Has the original killer returned, or could this be a copycat? Detectives Allan Stanton and Audra Price investigate, but what they discover will haunt them forever…
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The Keeper of Stories
The Keeper of Stories
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A “clever, funny, and charming” read (Katie Fforde) with over 28,000 five-star Amazon ratings! House cleaner Janice collects tales from her eccentric clients — but when she starts working for Mrs. B, the prickly ninetysomething insists on hearing Janice’s own story. “A treasure of a book” (Phaedra Patrick).
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