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March is the time when spring comes into full swing here in the South. I love heading to the dog park with my Corgis to watch them frap about in the cool spring air. The sunny weather dries up the puddles of winter rain. There’s nothing like listening to an audiobook while walking underneath the park’s canopy of budding trees.
Of course, as a fan of true stories, nonfiction is always at the top of my to-be-read pile. And March is full of incredible new releases! I could start with Scaachi Koul’s new essay collection, which is as funny as it is sincere. Or I could read a memoir by a woman fighting for survivors of sexual assault. Or maybe I’ll check out the first Pakistani cookbook from a major publisher. Or what about picking up a memoir from a woman who worked for both Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali?
In celebration of true stories, I’ve collected ten of some of the most exciting nonfiction titles hitting shelves in March. You might be new to nonfiction or a true stories pro, but whatever the case, there’s sure to be something on this list that catches your eye.
All publication dates are subject to change.
Sucker Punch: Essays by Scaachi Koul (March 4)
Scaachi Koul made a splash with her essay collection One Day We’ll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter, which examined her life as the daughter of Indian immigrants living in Canada. Now she’s back with her second collection, this time about starting fresh in her 30s as a newly divorced woman. Hilarious and heartfelt, Koul’s essays create one of the early standout collections of the year.
Black Girls Gardening: Empowering Stories and Garden Wisdom for Healing and Flourishing in Nature by Amber Grossman (March 4)
Based on the popular Instagram account, BlackGirlsGardening, this one-of-kind gardening book profiles Black women gardeners and their work. With gorgeous photography and sidebars full of great gardening advice, gardeners of any experience level will find something to love in Black Girls Gardening.
Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Joshua A. Miele with Wendell Jamieson (March 4)
When Joshua Miele was just four years old, a neighbor poured sulfuric acid over his head. The horrific crime shocked the community, but Miele survived. And as he grew into adulthood, he adapted and thrived. For the longest time, Miele didn’t want to admit to himself that he was blind. But once he accepted himself, he became an advocate for the disability community.
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No Less Strange or Wonderful: Essays by A. Kendra Greene (March 4)
No Less Strange or Wonderful is a celebration of the small joys of this life. Beautifully illustrated and written in delightful prose, Greene’s 26 essays examine the big ideas of the universe—life, death, love, connection, happiness. These essays make the everyday moments of meeting new people or exploring nature come alive on the page.
Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen (March 4)
After Amanda Nguyen was sexually assaulted, Nguyen chose to have her rape kit registered under the name “Jane Doe.” But she later found out that because she chose to remain anonymous, she only had six months to take action against the man who assaulted her. Horrified by this law, she decided to fight to change it. This is her story.
Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning by Vanessa Priya Daniel (March 4)
Women of color have long been at the forefront of social justice movements and advocating for human rights of all kinds. Vanessa Priya Daniel draws from interviews with 45 women of color in leadership to present what we can learn from these important members of our communities. Their wisdom can teach us all lessons in guiding others, managing well, and fighting for social change.
Care and Feeding: A Memoir by Laurie Woolever (March 11)
Laurie Woolever is probably most well known for her job assisting Anthony Bourdain for over a decade. But her love of food began long before she met one of the world’s most famous chefs. Woolever started her career in some of the best restaurants in the business and found her own way to carve out a career in food. With her signature self-deprecating humor, Woolever describes the ups and downs of her life, her bad decisions and her good ones, in equal measure.
Climate Is Just the Start by Mikaela Loach (March 18)
Kids are smart. They hear about climate change on the TV or by listening to adults’ conversations around them. But what can they do about it? Climate activist Mikaela Loach presents kids with calls to action on ways that they can fight to stop the climate crisis and build a better world.
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green (March 18)
The New York Times Bestselling author John Green is back with a new book all about tuberculosis, a disease that kills over one million people a year. Green dives into the history of tuberculosis and why it still hasn’t been eradicated from the modern world. He details the barriers people with tuberculosis face and the actions we should be taking to end this deadly disease.
Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants, and Roadside Stands by Maryam Jillani (March 25)
Pakistani food is as varied as the cultures that make up its people. With over 100 recipes, Pakistan features incredible curries, chutneys, sauces, and spiced vegetables. And the book itself is gorgeous, with stunning photography and the perfect cover.
There are so many good books — I don’t know where to start! If you’re looking for even more nonfiction book recommendations, check out 10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of February 2025 and 10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of January 2025.
