Reads for Nonfiction November

Discover Nonfiction November with narratives that have shaped our world. Whether you’re a history buff or simply looking to broaden your horizons, we have the perfect book to get inspired, embark on a historical journey, or delve into personal growth.

Operation Underworld by Matthew Black

Never has the saying “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” had more truth than when the US government and the criminal underground joined forces to defeat the Nazi menace.

Wingmen by Adam Lazarus

The untold story of the unique fifty-year friendship between two American icons: John Glenn, the unassailable pioneer of space exploration and Ted Williams, indisputably the greatest hitter in baseball history.

FDR’s Mentors by Michael J. Gerhardt

A unique and illuminating exploration of the key relationships that shaped Franklin Delano Roosevelt into one of America’s most definitive leaders and impacted his influence on the world stage.

Bombing Hitler’s Hometown by Mike Croissant

One of WWII’s final untold stories, this visceral account of the white-knuckled bombing mission American airmen carried out on Hitler’s hometown of Linz, Austria is now told for the first time through the eyes of the men on the airplanes as well as the innocent Austrians under the bombs.

The Eagle In The Mirror by Jesse Fink

Part biography, part forensic jigsaw puzzle, part cold-case detective investigation, the astonishing untold story of Charles Howard “Dick” Ellis, the Australian-born British intelligence officer and master spy accused by some espionage experts of being the traitor of the century.

Zenith Man by McCracken Poston Jr.

This is the fascinating true story—sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking—of an idealistic young lawyer determined to free an innocent neurodivergent man accused of murdering the wife no one knew he had.

Broadway Butterfly: Vivian Gordon by Anthony M. DeStefano

The definitive, jaw-dropping account of the Jazz Age con woman, escort, speakeasy owner, and racketeer Vivian Gordon, whose sensational murder captivated Prohibition-era New York.

Being Black in America’s Schools by Brian Rashad Fuller

Education and equity strategist Brian Rashad Fuller sheds a stark light on America’s public schools and the action required to make tangible changes and reforms to a failing and racialized educational system.

Moguls by Michael Benson and Craig Singer

The sensational, lurid, and wickedly entertaining true story of the brothers who invented Hollywood to become the godfathers of cinema.

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

Dr. Elaine Aron, a research and clinical psychologist, helps you grasp the reality of your wonderful trait, understand your past in the light of it, and make the most of it in your future.

Blood by Dr. Jen Gunter

Blood is about much more than biology. It’s an all-in-one, revolutionary guide that will change the way we think about, talk about—and don’t talk about—our bodies and our well-being.

Eat Sleep Tantrum Repeat by Rebekah Diamond, MD.

A down-to-earth, actionable guide that culls through the chaos of information and misinformation into digestible, accessible chapters that balances proven science with the demands of being a busy new parent of toddler.

Last to Eat, Last to Learn by Pashtana Durrani and Tamara Bralo

Pashtana Durrani shares the deeply inspiring true story of her unyielding fight to provide educational materials to the disappearing girls of rural Afghanistan.

Mickey by Helen Brown

A witty and warm memoir about growing up with the help of a very special cat.

Most Honorable Son by Gregg Jones

The first comprehensive biography of unjustly forgotten war hero Ben Kuroki, a Japanese American farm boy from Nebraska who flew fifty-eight combat missions.

Prairie Man by Dean Butler

An illuminating, insider’s journey through the world of Little House on the Prairie, an iconic show still beloved by millions of fans.

Playing Ball by Vernon Davis

Weaving personal reflections with frank, real-world advice, Playing Ball is an eye-opening story of what winning—on the field and off—is all about.

American Flygirl by Susan Tate Ankeny

American Flygirl is the untold account of a spirited fighter and an indomitable hidden figure in American history.