Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction 2025

Winner

Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction · 2025 · Winner

King of Kings: The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia

Random House

Shortlist & Longlist

Shortlist

Shortlist

Baldwin's: A Love Story

Shortlist

A Marriage at Sea: Adventures of a Young Woman Sailor

Shortlist

America, America: A New History of the United States and Its People

Event Details

Announcement Date: October 8, 2025