10 New Non-Fiction Books Releasing This Fall You Won’t Want To Miss (2023)

As the temperatures cool and the leaves change, the fall season brings a fresh wave of non-fiction books releasing this Fall that aim to educate, inspire, and challenge our understanding of the world. From memoirs and oral histories to sports and historical deep dives, there is an abundance of captivating non-fiction releases that will broaden your horizons and ignite your curiosity.
 
Through vivid storytelling, meticulous research, and expert analysis, these books will engage your intellect and challenge your beliefs.
So find a cozy spot to curl up, and prepare to embark on a journey through these captivating non-fiction reads. Get ready to be enlightened, inspired, and moved by the real-life stories and insightful perspectives that await you this fall.
 

10 Non-Fiction Books Releasing This Fall You Won’t Want To Miss (2023)

The Woman in Me

by Britney Spears
Release Date: October 24, 2023
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About The Book:
In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.
 
Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
 

No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of A League of Their Own: Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood

by Erin Carlson
Release Date: September 5, 2023
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About The Book:
The inside story of how A League of Their Own —one of the most beloved baseball movies of all time—developed from an unheralded piece of American history into a perennial cinematic favorite. Featuring exclusive interviews and behind the scenes memories from the original cast and creators. No Crying in Baseball is a rollicking, revelatory deep dive into a one‑of‑a‑kind film. Penny Marshall’s genre outlier became an instant classic and significant aha moment for countless young women who saw that throwing like a girl was far from an insult.
 
Part fly‑on‑the‑wall narrative, part immersive pop nostalgia, No Crying in Baseball is for readers who love stories about subverting gender roles as well as fans of the film who remain passionate thirty years after its release. With key anecdotes from the cast, crew, and diehard fanatics, Carlson presents the definitive, first‑ever history of the making of the treasured film that inspired generations of Dottie Hinsons to dream bigger and aim for the sky.
 

But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?: An Oral History of the ’60s Girl Groups

by Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz
Release Date: September 5, 2023
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About The Book:
The girl group sound, made famous and unforgettable by acts like The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Supremes, and The Vandellas, took over the airwaves by capturing the mixture of innocence and rebellion emblematic of America in the 1960s. Girl groups cornered the burgeoning post-war market of teenage rock and roll fans, indelibly shaping the trajectory of pop music in the process.
 
With more than 100 subjects that made the music, from the singers to the songwriters, to their agents, managers, and sound engineers—and even to the present-day celebrities inspired by their lasting influence– But Will You Love Me An Oral History of 60s Girl Groups tells a national coming-of-age story that gives particular insight into the experiences of the female singers and songwriters who created the movement.
 

Class

by Stephanie Land
Release Date: November 7, 2023
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About The Book:
From the New York Times bestselling author who inspired the hit Netflix series about a struggling mother barely making ends meet as a housecleaner—a gripping memoir about college, motherhood, poverty, and life after Maid. Stephanie’s escape out of poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions.
 
In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again, finally graduating in her mid-thirties.
 

Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond

by Henry Winkler
Release Date: October 31, 2023
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About The Book:
Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
 
Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows. Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.
 

10 Non-Fiction Books Releasing This Fall You Won’t Want To Miss (2023)

Hearts of Darkness: Serial Killers, the Behavioral Science Unit, and My Life as a Woman in the FBI

by Jana Monroe
Release Date: October 10, 2023
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About The Book:
Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop. One of the first analysts—and, at the time, the only female agent—in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico, she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases, including infamous serial killers Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Edmund Kemper, and Aileen Wuornos.
 
In Hearts of Darkness , Monroe steps out from the shadows to tell the story of her astonishing life in shaping law enforcement and intelligence analysis. Monroe explores the cases that have stayed with her, breaking down victimology, offering new insight into the minds of serial killers, and discussing the psychological toll of the job and the obstacles she faced as a woman in the male-dominated Bureau.
 

Behind the Door: The Dark Truths and Untold Stories of the Cecil Hotel

by Amy Price
Release Date: October 3, 2023
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About The Book:
When Amy Price took a temporary design job at an Art Deco hotel in Los Angeles to help a friend, she had no idea the path it would lead her down. Before long, she would become manager of the Cecil Hotel, seeking to make it more welcoming and correct its notoriety, not helped by sitting at the foot of Skid Row, or the fact that since its opening in 1927 there had been any number of deaths by suicide.
 
She cared about guests and residents alike, though she faced challenges on many fronts, with over eighty people dying during her decade of service. Among them was Elisa Lam, whose tragic death became the subject of a Netflix documentary series that captivated millions. For the first time, Amy delves into her experiences at the Cecil Hotel. Equal parts memoir, true-crime, and cultural history, Behind the Door is essential to understanding one of America’s most enigmatic hotels.
 

My Name is Barbra

by Barbra Streisand
Release Date: November 7, 2023
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About The Book:
In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl (musical and film) to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed.
 
The book is, like Barbra herself, frank, funny, opinionated, and charming. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she’s found in her marriage to James Brolin.
 

The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA

by Liza Mundy
Release Date: October 17, 2023
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About The Book:
Upon its creation in 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency instantly became one of the most important spy services in the world. Because women were seen as unimportant, they moved unnoticed on the streets of Bonn, Geneva, and Moscow, stealing secrets under the noses of the KGB. Back at headquarters, they built the CIA’s critical archives—first by hand, then by computer.
 
These women also battled institutional stereotyping and beat it. Men argued they alone could run spy rings. But the women proved they could be spymasters, too. During the Cold War, women made critical contributions to U.S. intelligence, sometimes as officers, sometimes as unpaid spouses, working together as their numbers grew. The women also made unique sacrifices, giving up marriage, children, even their own lives.
 

Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments

by Joe Posnanski
Release Date: September 5, 2023
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About The Book:
Posnanski writes of major moments that created legends, and of forgotten moments almost lost to time. It’s Willie Mays’s catch, Babe Ruth’s called shot, and Kirk Gibson’s limping home run; the slickest steals; the biggest bombs; and the most triumphant no-hitters.
 
But these are also moments raw with the humanity of the game, the unheralded heroes, the mesmerizing mistakes drenched in pine tar, and every story, from the immortal to the obscure, is told from a unique perspective. Whether of a real fan who witnessed it, or the pitcher who gave up the home run, the umpire, the coach, the opposing player—these are fresh takes on moments so powerful they almost feel like myth.
 
If you’re looking for even more to read check out our Fall Thrillers Recommendations or the most exciting September Releases covering all genres!
 

Happy Reading!!
~Alison

10 Non-Fiction Books Releasing This Fall You Won’t Want To Miss (2023)

 
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