Lists

This collection of nonfiction titles provides a variety of perspectives about nature and the environment, from memoirs to poetry to research and science.

Here are a few books that I hope will serve as both windows and mirrors for all who read them, just as they have for me. Most of the authors are themselves Autistic.

This is by no means a comprehensive list. And that, dear reader, is a very big deal. In scarcely a decade, we have gone from almost no fiction by openly Autistic authors being published to having an embarrassment of riches.

This list is something of a sample platter. I have tried to represent a variety of genres. I have tried to show some of the extraordinary diversity of autism and the ways Autistic and LGBTQ identities so often overlap. Some of the books here feature Autistic characters and the issues specific to them, some have characters who “read” as Autistic even if the term is never used, and some do none of that. The only criteria are that these are works of fiction intended for adults, written by authors who have publicly identified themselves as being Autistic.

Here are some of our favorite memoirs, suggested by staff.

This list features staff-recommended books written by Arab American authors or featuring Arab American characters.

Here are some of this year's Academy Award nominees and winners that you can check out and watch at home.

We believe these critically acclaimed under the radar gems deserve to be seen more often. Compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” —Michelle Obama. We love to celebrate the achievements and determination of women everywhere. Here are several of our favorite nonfiction books about women making waves.

Here is some of the best fiction by Black authors published in 2024 and 2025.

Here is some of the best nonfiction by Black authors published in 2024 and 2025.

Enjoy these albums created by Black musicians and recommended by our staff members.

We're highlighting albums created by Black musicians and recommended by our staff members.

We're highlighting staff-recommended movies and television shows written, produced, or directed by Black creators.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and choose some of their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and choose some of their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite albums.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.