The year’s best memoirs, biographies, history and more, as selected by the staff of The Washington Post’s Book World.

If you’re unfamiliar with Dagoberto Gilb’s writing, now is an excellent time to get started. Pick up his latest nonfiction ...

In the Spring 2025 semester, Jodie Mortag, Associate Professor of Writing, will be taking a sabbatical to work on her collection of creative nonfiction essays she plans to publish. This collection ...