There's so much available to read on the #SubwayLibrary — a service that delivers free e-books brought to you by MTA, Transit Wireless, and NYC's libraries— it can be hard to choose which books to peruse on your commute. Lucky for you, we're going to put together a list of our favorite titles in a given category every week, so you can get the best recommendations for what to read from our NYPL experts.

This week's category: true stories. Our collection of nonfiction encompasses several genres, including biography, memoir, journalism, science writing, and essays. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in a tropical exploration, learn all there is to know about the world of microbes, or just have a great laugh, you can find what you're looking for in the true stories section.

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae

The title says it all. In this sweet, funny, candid autobiography, comedia Issa Rae of HBO's Insecure describes what it feels like to be an introvert in an extroverted world. Excerpt, a 1-hour read.

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston

Adventure abounds in this real-life thriller, which chronicles the author's journey with a group of scientists to search for an ancient civilization in Honduras. But after their treacherous adventure ends, something even more tragic befalls the group at home: a mysterious lethal disease, contracted in the tropics. Excerpt, a 1-hour read.

The Zombie King by Emily Matchar

I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong

Get a “microbe’s-eye view” of the world in this engrossing, in-depth look at the smallest creatures on Earth. Excerpt, a 1-hour read.

The Dallas Cowboys by Joe Patoski

Get an insider's look at this American football team, one of the most influential in the NFL over the course of their over-50 year history. Excerpt, a 2+ hour read.

Check out more information about #SubwayLibrary, including more of our favorite reads and instructions on how to access. What are your favorite short reads available on #SubwayLibrary? Share them with us in the comments.