Nonfiction Book Club Picks
September 17, 2025 through September 23, 2025
Issue #1
-> Free and low-cost ebooks
-> Print book giveaways
Free and Low-Cost Ebooks
Follow the link for each ebook below to download free and low-cost nonfiction ebooks. Please verify price before you make a purchase as prices are subject to change and price changes are outside of our control. Enjoy!
THE CURIOUS READER’S FIELD GUIDE TO NONFICTION BY ANNE JANZER
Attention nonfiction book lovers, this guide is for you!
If your nightstand is stacked with histories or essays, how-to guides or science books, The Curious Reader’s Field Guide to Nonfiction is going to be your new favorite companion.
Just like a field guide helps you identify plants or birds, this book helps you navigate the rich world of nonfiction. You’ll uncover how your favorite authors break down complex topics, keep you hooked, and forge those deep, personal connections that make their work unforgettable.
Dive back into your nonfiction reading with renewed wonder and a sharper eye. The Curious Reader’s Field Guide to Nonfiction is your key to unlocking deeper insights and greater enjoyment in every book you read.
Rate: FREE
CHASING NORMAL: FINDING LOVE AFTER SURVIVING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE BY LISA GERARDY
One in four women and one in six men were sexually abused before age eighteen. Lisa was two. She was raised by a single, stressed-out, abusive mom, who worked full time and relied on government assistance and an abusive married boyfriend to get by. Because of this, Lisa never felt normal as a child so she chased the idea of having a normal family in her romantic relationships and friendships. In the end, Lisa discovers that she will never be normal and that is actually a good thing.
Rate: $3.99
A BUDDHIST PATH TO JOY: THE NEW MIDDLE WAY EXPANDED EDITION BY MEL PINE
A Buddhist Path to Joy, an expanded edition of The New Middle Way, is a warm, practical guide to living Buddhism in real life—without gatekeeping, perfectionism, or getting lost in jargon. Mel Pine offers a fresh middle way between over-secularized mindfulness and ossified tradition, so regular folks can actually wake up. He writes in a conversational, sometimes humorous, style filled with personal anecdotes and the wisdom of an elder.
You’ll learn to:
• “Pull out the arrows” of needless suffering—here and now • Rest in awareness and make friends with your mind
• Act from compassion with confidence (“vajra pride”)—not self-importance
• Be “enlightened enough for where you are”
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a saner way,” this book hands you the compass. One breath. One kinder choice. One moment of awareness. And then another.
For seekers, skeptics, and seasoned practitioners ready for a grounded, open, human path to joy.
Rate: $2.99 (This is a prepublication promotion. The Kindle will be delivered on 10/17)
Enter to Win Nonfiction Books
You can enter a free sweepstakes below to win a physical book (paperback or hardcover, for U.S.-based entrants only). Winners are selected at random and it’s 100% free to enter. Only one entry per book accepted. The participating author or publisher will receive the contact information for winners including mailing address and email address. It is their responsibility to mail books to the winners. Good luck!
THE NONFICTION BOOK MARKETING AND LAUNCH PLAN BY STEPHANIE CHANDLER
The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan will help you sort through the noise and identify the best strategies to successfully promote your book. Whether you plan to launch your book in the future, or it has been published for years, this unique guide delivers a complete approach to help you craft a thoughtful book marketing plan, grow a community of readers, and ultimately sell more books.
Calling All Nonfiction Authors and Publishers.
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