In a year when the headlines were dominated by conflict around the things that make us different—race, class, gender, politics and all the other markers of identity—the best nonfiction books tore into those tensions and explored the humanity beneath by Andrew R. Chow, entertainment reporter Lucy Feldman, Books & Special Projects Editor Annabel Gutterman, Associate Audience Engagement Editor and Lucas Wittmann, Senior Editor.
The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2020
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Some authors revisited historical figures to ask how their perspectives on race and religion shaped the world, for better or worse. Others shared personal stories to underscore the impact of a society that endangers people due to realities outside of their control. But all these titles call for greater awareness and empathy.
Here, the best nonfiction books of 2020.
Source: TIME