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From a new book by a National Book Award-winning author that looks at what one color means to an entire group of people, to the latest award-winning nonfiction titles, here’s the latest in the world of nonfiction books.
Imani Perry’s new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, is one of my most anticipated books of the season, and I love a great author interview. On NPR’s Fresh Air, Tonya Mosley chats with Perry about her new book which centers around the color blue. From the West African tradition of dyeing indigo to singing the Blues, Black in Blues holds a host of different ways blue connects to Black history and culture.
With four nonfiction categories—Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, and Criticism—there are plenty of nonfiction finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award for you to dig your teeth into. Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham is one of the finalists for nonfiction. We’ve seen this title on PLENTY of “best of” and literary award lists. Other standouts include Edwidge Danticat’s We’re Alone in nonfiction and There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib in criticism.
For everyone looking for personal development titles for the new year, Oprah Daily is here for you. Their editors have put together a list of the 12 best self-help books of 2025. The list includes The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever by Neha Ruch and Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck.
