New Nonfiction Books to Read This Year
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- The nonfiction book lineup for 2026 promises a diverse range of topics including celebrity biographies, memoirs, and historical analyses.
- Notable upcoming titles will cover figures like Toni Morrison and the Rolling Stones, as well as subjects like cinema, sports betting, and environmental issues.
- Renowned authors Jesmyn Ward, Michael Pollan, and Claudia Rankine are set to release new works in 2026.
- The list of upcoming nonfiction books is continuously updated, with publication dates subject to change.
- One highlighted January release is "Firestorm" by Jacob Soboroff, which combines journalistic and personal perspectives on the 2025 Los Angeles fire season and environmental catastrophe.
