36 Nonfiction Favorites Now Out in Paperback

36 Nonfiction Favorites Now Out in Paperback This post originally ran in True Story, our nonfiction newsletter. Sign up here! Fall is finally here, which means its time to cuddle up with some tea, a fuzzy blanket, and great books. Winter is probably my favorite reading seasonâ€"I live in Minnesota, so there are many days of the year when its best to just never leave the houseâ€"but autumn is a close second. To kick off the start of my favorite reading seasons, I put together one of my favorite things: a giant, TBR-busting list of popular nonfiction thats finally out in paperback. This list features some heavy-hitters, as well as some books that I missed when they first came out last year. All are nonfiction favorites that came out in paperback between July and September of this year. Being Mortal by Atul Gawandeâ€"A look at medicine, aging and death. The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williamsâ€"A literary celebration of national parks and what they mean to us. The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumerâ€"Essays from a comic actress on growing up making people laugh. Blood at the Root by Patrick Phillipsâ€"The history of  Forsyth County, Georgia, and the  violent means by which locals kept Forsyth all white well into the 1990s. Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendiâ€"A history of how racist ideas were developed, disseminated, and enshrined in American society. Code Warriors by Stephen Budianskyâ€"An inside look at the roots of the National Security Agency. Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyreâ€"The inside history of Britains elite Special Air Service. Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vanceâ€"Memoir by a Yale Law School graduate about growing up in a poor Rust Belt town. Sing for Your Life by Daniel Bergnerâ€"The story of a young black mans journey from prison to life as a rising opera star. White Rage by Carol Andersonâ€"A history of how social progress for African American was countered by deliberate and cleverly crafted opposition from white America. Urban Forests by Jill Jonnesâ€"An exploration of how trees and urban green spaces contribute to public health and urban infrastructure. Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Meltonâ€"An Oprah-endorsed memoir about confronting pain to build deeper, truer relationships. Presence by Amy Cuddyâ€"Techniques for improving confidence and performance through mind-body connections. Around the Way Girl by Taraji P. Hensonâ€"A memoir of family, friends, the hustle to make it from DC to Hollywood, and the joy of living your own truth. The Invention of Russia by Arkady Ostrovskyâ€"A look at Russias nationalist movement and aggression against America. You’ll Grow Out of It by Jessie Kleinâ€"Essays on growing up as a tomboy and becoming a woman. I’m Supposed to Protect You from All This by Nadja Spiegelmanâ€"A memoir of mothers and daughters and the complexity of families. A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranstonâ€"A memoir by the star of Breaking Bad. The Battle for Home by Marwa al-Sabouniâ€"An eyewitness account of life in Syria by an architect. Forty Autumns by Nina Willnerâ€"The true story of an American family separated by the Iron Curtain for more than 40 years. Playing Dead by Elizabeth Greenwoodâ€"A journey through the world of death fraud. Pilgrimage by Mark K. Shriverâ€"A portrait of Pope Francis based on interviews from the people who knew him as Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrickâ€"Essays on life from a short, funny, introverted actress. Never Look an American in the Eye by Okey Ndibeâ€"A memoir of flying turtles, colonial ghosts, and the making of Nigerian American. Books for Living by Will Schwalbeâ€"A look at the books that can help answer lifes big and small questions. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteenâ€"Rock star memoir! In Such Good Company by Carol Burnettâ€"A behind-the-scenes look at  The Carol Burnett Show. The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Prestonâ€"An eyewitness account of following in the footsteps of a swashbuckling journalist in Honduras. The Clancys of Queens by Tara Clancyâ€"A Book Riot favorite, a memoir of growing up working class in Queens. The Pigeon Tunnel by John le Carréâ€"A memoir from a legendary author who got his start in British Intelligence during the Cold War. Messy by Tim Harfordâ€"An economist explores the benefits that messiness has in our lives: why it’s important, why we resist it, and why we should embrace it instead. When We Rise by Cleve Jonesâ€"A memoir of life in the gay rights movement in the 1970s. The Boys of Dunbar by Alejandro Danoisâ€"The true story of a Baltimore basketball coach whose undefeated team launched four players to the NBA. Soul at the White Heat by Joyce Carol Oatesâ€"Critical and personal essays on the writing life. Frantumaglia by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldsteinâ€"An invitation into Elena Ferrantes workshop where she answers questions on the writing life. Best. State. Ever. by Dave Barryâ€"A humorous collection of essays on why Florida is just so damn weird. Sign up for True Story to receive nonfiction news, new releases, and must-read forthcoming titles. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.