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NPR's Books We Love Staff highlights captivating non-fiction books to read next

NPR | By Debbie Elliott,

Emily Feng, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published July 11, 2026 at 6:43 AM CDT

NPR's Books We Love has staff suggestions for non-fiction, including "My Mother's Daughter," "Days of Love and Rage" and "When It's Darkness on the Delta."

Debbie Elliott

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is an assistant producer with Weekend Edition.