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Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester.
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The latest in nonfiction book news is the second-ever Women’s Prize for nonfiction, Margaret Atwood’s first memoir, and how to stand up to book bans.
The Women’s Prize Announces Its 2025 Nonfiction Longlist
For years, the Women’s Prize has featured some of the best fiction from women published in the UK. Last year, it announced that, for the first time, they would be having a Women’s Prize for nonfiction. Now, they’ve just announced the second-ever nonfiction longlist, which features a range of titles written by authors from around the world.
How to Stand Up for Your Local Library by Getting Involved
My colleague Katie McLain Horner writes for Book Riot’s library newsletter, Check Your Shelf. In the U.S., our libraries are facing ongoing book bans, reduced funding, and so much more. In one of Katie’s latest newsletters, she shares several different ways that we support our local libraries by doing everything from donating to volunteering.
That’s it for this week! You can find me over on my substack Winchester Ave or over on Instagram @kdwinchester. As always, feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]. For even MORE bookish content, you can find my articles over on Book Riot.
