Nonfiction

Investigative Journalist Peels Back Layers of History to Reconnect Family in “The Unanswered Letter”

Author and investigative journalist, Faris Cassell takes us on an incredible journey as she uncovers layers of history in The Unanswered Letter. In 1939, a Jewish man in Vienna mailed a letter to a woman in California with the same last name. The letter was a desperate plea to help…

Jennifer BlankfeinSeptember 14, 2020

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AudioFile Spotlight: The Emotional Challenges of Narrating Wilkerson’s “Caste”

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Isabel Wilkerson’s powerful new work of nonfiction, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, (Random House Audio) examines how caste, or a hereditary class system, underlies the oppression of Black people and other people of color in America. Racism certainly exists, she posits, but the country’s caste system, developed…

Aurelia C. ScottSeptember 23, 2020

Facebook Live Nonfiction

Julie C. Suk: The History and Future of the ERA

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/JulieCSuk-Recap.jpg The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women’s constitutional right to vote. But how far have we really come? The answer, according to law professor and constitutional law expert Julie C. Suk, is “so close and yet so very far.” In…

BookTribAugust 11, 2020

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Bob Fisch: In Business and Life, the Best Is Yet to Come

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Bob-Fisch-Recap.jpg It was a pleasure speaking with former rue21 CEO and Forbes published author Bob Fisch, the Millennial Baby Boomer, about his vast experience in the world of business and unique take on mutual mentoring, outlined in his book Fisch Tales: The Making of a Millennial Baby Boomer. Click here for previous interviews…

BookTribAugust 5, 2020

Author Spotlight Nonfiction

Phillip Goodrich Discusses What is Hidden in American History

In the 50 years following the American Revolution, “Positive propaganda extended into hero-worship and fable at the expense of the facts of the event,” says author and American history buff Phillip Goodrich. “The events that didn’t fit into the traditional narrative of the ‘American destiny’ were relegated to the ash…

Jim AlkonJuly 21, 2020

Author Spotlight Nonfiction

Dave Sedaris on Being an Open Book: Love, Shame, Family and Death

YouTube Originals has premiered BookTube's seventh episode, an in-depth conversation with essayist David Sedaris, whose confessional approach to writing about love, shame, family and death has earned him national acclaim. For this episode, BookTube invited comedian Joel Kim Booster and YouTubers Cindy Pham (ReadWithCindy), Jake Roper (VSauce3), and Francine Simone…

BookTribApril 16, 2020

Author Spotlight Miscellany Nonfiction

Never Lost in the Translation – How the Process Works

Tracking some 65,000 miles and 45 countries, Christopher Schacht’s international bestseller Around the World on 50 Bucks (W Publishing Group) recently became available in English, thanks to a translation by Janet Gesme. Translating a book into a different language is something to which most readers probably don’t give a thought.…

Lee PelletierSeptember 25, 2019

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Hear It Out, Then Calm It Down: 7 Books on Healing Your Gut

How well do you know your own anatomy? If your last science class was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, your understanding of your internal organs probably comes primarily from news articles, Instagram posts by fitness influencers, and random visits to the doctor’s office for your…

Judy MorenoJuly 27, 2021

Audiobooks Listicles Nonfiction

Eight Portraits of Nelson Mandela in Audiobooks

Earlier this summer marked the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. With celebrations and tributes happening around the world, I wanted to share eight audiobooks that offer unique portraits of the South African leader. In the audio medium, we cannot only hear Mandela’s voice in speeches and interviews, but…

Robin WhittenSeptember 14, 2018

Audiobooks Listicles Nonfiction

Recommendations of Audiobooks Tied to Extreme Weather

What’s a body to do that’s any more cooling than tucking into some extreme weather audiobooks—and a supply of rotating beverage choices? Here are some suggestions courtesy of AudioFile Magazine.

Francisca GoldsmithSeptember 17, 2018

Audiobooks Listicles Nonfiction

Audiobook Experts Reveal Top 2018 Nonfiction Picks

AudioFile editors are proud to celebrate another year of exceptional audiobooks and audio artists. Below you’ll find their favorites from this year’s nonfiction genre.

AudioFileDecember 5, 2018

Audiobooks Listicles Nonfiction

Audiobooks That Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

President Lyndon B. Johnson and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., meet at the White House, 1966 Audiobooks create a immersive and affecting way to understand and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Junior. His accomplishments will continue to resonate for generations, but the short period when he was…

Robin WhittenJanuary 21, 2019

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14 Audiobooks to Keep You in the Know About Climate Change

In partnership with AudioFile, here are some audiobook recommendations to keep you informed about the changes in our environment. Sixteen-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg is crossing the Atlantic on a sailboat on her voyage to the United Nations Climate Change Conference later this year. Attention for climate action and…

AudioFileSeptember 6, 2019

Audiobooks Listicles Nonfiction

AudioFile’s 2021 Best Memoir Audiobooks

AudioFile's 2021 Best Memoir Audiobooks include powerful memoirs narrated by the authors themselves and those performed by talented narrators. Each gives the listener a window into the lives of the author, making for a moving and outstanding listening. For the full list of 2021 Best Audiobooks, visit AudioFile’s website. BEST…

AudioFileNovember 29, 2021

Better Self Listicles Nonfiction

Modern Love: 6 Books on Dating by Today’s Rules

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-love-listicle.jpg It used to be that you could find a suitable mate through family, friends or activities out in the community that brought you in contact with people who shared something in common with you — whether it be a mutual acquaintance or a mutual love of softball. If you…

BookTribNovember 10, 2020

Better Self Listicles Nonfiction

7 Honest, Heartfelt Memoirs About Life in the Face of the Big-C

I’m almost certain you’ve heard platitudes like “You only live once” or “You could get hit by a bus tomorrow.” And while these remarks may evoke an exaggerated eyeroll due to their common appropriation in justifying spontaneous purchases and questionable haircuts, they also remind us to enjoy living. Because despite…

Chelsea CicconeFebruary 16, 2021

Investigative Journalist Peels Back Layers of History to Reconnect Family in “The Unanswered Letter”

AudioFile Spotlight: The Emotional Challenges of Narrating Wilkerson’s “Caste”

Julie C. Suk: The History and Future of the ERA

Bob Fisch: In Business and Life, the Best Is Yet to Come

Phillip Goodrich Discusses What is Hidden in American History

Dave Sedaris on Being an Open Book: Love, Shame, Family and Death

Never Lost in the Translation – How the Process Works

Hear It Out, Then Calm It Down: 7 Books on Healing Your Gut

Eight Portraits of Nelson Mandela in Audiobooks

Recommendations of Audiobooks Tied to Extreme Weather

Audiobook Experts Reveal Top 2018 Nonfiction Picks

Audiobooks That Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

14 Audiobooks to Keep You in the Know About Climate Change

AudioFile’s 2021 Best Memoir Audiobooks

Modern Love: 6 Books on Dating by Today’s Rules

7 Honest, Heartfelt Memoirs About Life in the Face of the Big-C

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