📚 August 2025’s Most Anticipated Non-Fiction Books
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From memoirs that tug at your heart to investigations that shake up your worldview, August 2025 is stacked with powerful non-fiction reads. Whether you're a history buff, science lover, environmental advocate, or memoir enthusiast, this month has something unforgettable for you. Here's a closer look at some of the most buzzworthy non-fiction books hitting shelves this August:
🔍 1. The Quiet Ear by Raymond Antrobus
Poet and author Raymond Antrobus turns inward in this moving memoir, diving deep into sound, silence, and identity. A journey through deafness, listening, and the nuances of human connection.
🖤 2. Baldwin By Nicholas Boggs
This powerful tribute to James Baldwin explores his legacy, relevance, and how his words continue to guide conversations around race, justice, and identity in today’s world.
🧴 3. Cleaning House by Lindsay Dahl
A must-read for anyone concerned about what's in their home. Dahl unpacks the hidden dangers of everyday toxic chemicals and gives us a roadmap to create healthier spaces for our families.
🐎 4. The Undiscovered Country by Paul Andrew Hutton
Triumph, tragedy, and the reshaping of the American West. Hutton blends history with human drama in this sweeping narrative of ambition, exploration, and transformation.
🌍 5. The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything by Peter Brannen
Brannen takes us on a journey through Earth’s history, linking climate change, geology, and life itself to the ever-relevant story of carbon dioxide. Smart, engaging, and urgent.
🎭 6. Semi-Well-Adjusted by Alyson Stoner
In this raw and reflective memoir, former child star Alyson Stoner shares her personal struggles with fame, identity, and healing—offering inspiration and hope.
🏰 7. Disney Adults by AJ Wolfe
A whimsical yet thoughtful dive into the phenomenon of adult Disney fandom. Wolfe examines why so many grown-ups find comfort, community, and even romance in the magical world of Disney.
🧠 8. The Lost Women of Science By Melina Gerosa Bellows , Katie Hafner, Karyn Lee
Based on the hit podcast, this book uncovers the stories of brilliant but overlooked female scientists whose discoveries shaped the world—yet were left out of history books.
🌎 9. Impasse by Roy Scranton
A haunting look at climate change and our stalled progress. Scranton challenges readers to confront the contradictions between environmental urgency and systemic inaction.
📖 10. Blessings and Disasters by Alexis Okeowo
Set in Alabama, this memoir weaves personal and regional stories to explore race, resistance, and resilience in the American South.
🌿 11. This Happened to Me by Kate Price
A reckoning with trauma and healing, Price opens up about her personal journey through pain, survival, and empowerment.
💄 12. Glitz, Glam and a Damn Good Time by Jennifer Wright
This lively narrative revisits Mamie Fish—Gilded Age queen of parties—highlighting her wit, power, and influence in a time dominated by men. A fun and feminist celebration of an unforgettable woman.
✨ Final Thoughts
August 2025 is a golden month for non-fiction readers. These books not only inform—they challenge, inspire, and invite us into stories that matter. Which one are you adding to your TBR pile first?
👇 Share your picks in the comments and don’t forget to check them out on Bookdelico for more!