The National Book Foundation’s National Book Awards recognizes some of the most outstanding nonfiction works published in the U.S. each year. Join us for a special discussion featuring this year’s nominees. Moderated by RUTH DICKEY, executive director of the National Book Foundation.

Achte Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are – Boyle

Achte Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling – De Léon

Achte Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church – Griswold

Achte The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives – Scheyder

Achte Whiskey Tender: A Memoir – Taffa

Achte Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy, and Borders – Villarreal