The Nonfiction Beat
Welcome to The Nonfiction Beat, a rolling log of true things worth knowing. New releases, smart essays, interviews, trends, and headlines from across the nonfiction world.
July 15, 2025: The best books on Endangered Languages recommended by Samantha Ellis
July 1, 2025: See The 4 Books Scientific American Loved Reading In June
July 1, 2025: Jennifer Aniston to Star in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ Series at Apple TV+
July 1, 2025: Review of The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda
June 27, 2025: 6 Books for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety that Actually Help
June 25, 2025: Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year