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For Real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to.
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim wrap up 125 episodes of the For Real podcast by discussing their favorite reads of 2022 and reflecting on their favorite podcast episodes.
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KIM’S FAVORITES OF 2022
How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
How to Be Perfect  ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim talk about new nonfiction out in November and December, including memoirs, cold cases, orchid obsession, and more.
Gift Tailored Book Recommendations this holiday season!
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Nonfiction in the News
New York Times: Best Books of the Year
Washington Post: Best Books of the Year
Reader’s Digest: The N ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim talk about books by Indigenous authors to recognize Native American Heritage Month. They also speculate about Prince Harry’s memoir and share exciting new nonfiction picks.
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NONFICTION IN THE NEWS
Prince Harry’s Memoir Is Due in January. How Explosive Will I ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim talk new fall nonfiction.
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Book Riot’s Reading the Stars Giveaway
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Fall Books Review, Part I
The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children’s Lives, and Where We Go Now by Anya Kamenetz
Inventing Latinos : A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gómez
Stay True: A Memoir by Hu ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim reflect on visiting Salem, Massachusetts and discuss books about witches and boats.
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Follow Up
In the Shadow of the Mountain: A Memoir of Courage by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Giveaway: Reading the Stars by Book Riot
New Nonfiction
Savor: A Chef’s Hunger for More by Fatima Ali and Tara ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Kim and Alice go down a rabbit hole talking about A League of Their Own and talk nonfiction about women in sports.
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Nonfiction in the News
Barbara Ehrenreich, author who challenged American Dream myths, dies at 81 [Washington Post]
Recommending Books Based on the Weirdest Facts They Taught Me [B ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim talk middle grade nonfiction reads.
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NONFICTION IN THE NEWS
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are Creating a Devil in the White City Series for Hulu [Town and Country]
NEW NONFICTION
The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms N ..read more
For Real
1y ago
This week Alice and Kim catch up on all the books they read during their summer break. Plus, they share some new memoirs and social history titles.
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Nonfiction In the News
David McCullough, Best-Selling Explorer of America’s Past, Dies at 89 [New York Times]
New Books
Bright: A Memoir by Kiki Petrosino
A ..read more
For Real
1y ago
While Kim and Alice take a short summer break, enjoy this episode from the archive about reading for self care!
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Nonfiction in the News
National Book Critics Circle Award Winners Announced [Book Riot]
Best-Selling Author Brené Brown Promotes Meaningful Change in Trailer for HBO Max’s ‘Atlas of the Heart’ [The Wrap]
New Non ..read more
For Real
1y ago
While Kim and Alice take a short summer break, enjoy this episode from the archive!
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NONFICTION WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO, PART I
Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World by Danielle Friedman
Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir by Bob Odenkirk
Manifesto: On N ..read more