Recs if you like The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story...

Niche nonfiction, aka micro-histories!

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microhistory: the intensive historical investigation of a well defined smaller unit of research (such as an event, community, individual or a settlement); it aspires to "ask large questions in small places"

Books We Love from NPR began in 2013, always boasting over 200 books (almost 400 in recent years) featuring genres from memoirs, to cookbooks, to graphic novels, to children’s literature, to nonfiction, to novels. Check out NPR’s website to filter this massive list.

The list is in reverse alphabetical order directly from NPR.

Well that was enlightening

Please feel free to comment suggestions!

“Men should be grateful that we only want equality, not revenge.” But maybe we should? We are not angry enough. This is a list of nonfiction books on feminism.

Forget kings and wars. These are the histories of individuals, communities, and movements who were up to some interesting stuff!

Nonfiction micro-histories that focus on aspects of women’s history. Trying to diversify this list so any suggestions are appreciated

a list of non fiction books about a wide variety of topics that are actually a great reading experience, even if sometimes tough to read because of the subject it covers (in other words, you may get angry, you may be in awe, but you'll definitely learn something)

non-fiction shining the light on women and women’s story’s and experiences

It starts early

Formerly the Male Feminist Reader: These are the books we need men to read to be better husbands, fathers, and people

true crime and true crime adjacent.

These are books with forum posts I created mainly for my audiobook listeners, with the front matter material that we miss out on (eg maps, character lists, images). It's at p1 or 1%. Requests are accepted for additions.

hekareadsbooks feminist non-fiction TBR

so I can remember when I finish a book which ones I really want to finish this year