Adult Non-fiction

These non-fiction books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).

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Family of spies : a World War II story of Nazi espionage, betrayal, and the secret history behind Pearl Harbor / Christine Kuehn.
"It began with a letter from a screenwriter, asking about a story. Your family. World War II. Nazi spies. Christine Kuehn was shocked and confused. When she asked her seventy-year-old father, Eberhard, what this could possibly be about, he stalled, deflec…
Stop, in the name of God : why honoring the Sabbath will transform your life / Charlie Kirk.
This book "will help you discover how observing the Sabbath isn't a rejection of modern life but a rebellion against busyness and a pathway to genuine connection, peace, and presence. ... Kirk guides you on how to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with God,…
Radical of radicals : Austin Blair: civil war governor-in his own words / edited by Jack Dempsey.
"Statesman Austin Blair championed human rights in America, cherished the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and made major contributions to Union victory in the Civil War. Believing strongly that seccession is treason, he supported emancip…
State fairs : growing American craft / edited by Mary Savig ; foreword by Wanda Corn.
"A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A quilt incorporating the jean outfits of a farmer and his son. This book features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, …
Downton Abbey, the grand finale : the official film companion / Emma Marriott with Amy Marr.
"The worldwide phenomenon and multi-award-winning Downton Abbey returns with the third film in the series, continuing the story of the Crawley family and their staff now more than fifteen years in the making. Take an unprecedented look at the making of th…
Surviving an unwanted divorce : a biblical, practical guide to letting go while holding yourself together / Lysa TerKeurst with Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Jim Cress, and Shae Hill.
"When Lysa TerKeurst experienced the painful and unwanted death of her marriage after nearly thirty years, she didn't know who to turn to or what would actually help her. She needed to get her bearings on what the Bible really says about marriage and divo…
Tidying the abyss : a practical guide to cleaning and organizing while exhausted and overwhelmed / Amanda Stuckey Dodson.
"When we see people in desperate situations, we are quick to sympathize but also quick to explain to ourselves why that couldn't be us. We could never live in squalor-we're just too responsible! We could never get a disabling illness that prevents us from…
Reincarnation / Thich Nhat Hanh ; edited with introduction and commentary by Brother Phap Luu ; illustrations by Jeanne Fries.
"Every moment is a moment of rebirth. In this profound short book, Thich Nhat Hanh offers clear, accessible reflections on the nature of reincarnation--which he calls "continuation." Our thoughts, speech, and actions are our true continuation. Shaped by …
The bracelet bible : 40 techniques and over 100 projects to make / Anne Sohier-Fournel, Agnès Delage-Calvet, Françoise Vauzeilles ; photography by Richard Boutin, Frédéric Lucano and Françoise Vauzeilles ; English translation from the original French by Tankerton Translations.
"With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then di…
American canto / Olivia Nuzzi.
"Olivia Nuzzi spent a third of her life observing those in power. She became a reporter in 2014, when the political landscape began to recon­figure itself around a singular personality whom she was uniquely primed to understand. Over the next ten years, s…
On my watch : leading NATO in a time of war / Jens Stoltenberg ; with Per Anders Madsen ; translated from Norwegian by Alison McCullough.
"When Jens Stoltenberg took office as secretary general of NATO in 2014, the world was already changing. What followed was a decade marked by war, diplomatic crises, and decisions that helped shape the West's shared security. On My Watch takes readers beh…
Making Mary Poppins : The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the creation of the classic film / Todd James Pierce.
"Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time—and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible. Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian …
This year : 365 songs annotated : a book of days / John Darnielle ; with illustrations by John Keogh.
"From his early days recording on a boom box, through the evolution of the Mountain Goats from a solo project to a full band, to his continued influence on indie music, This Year pairs the definitive texts of 365 John Darnielle songs with first-person com…
Declaring independence : why 1776 matters / Edward J. Larson.
"At the beginning of 1776, virtually no one in the colonies was advocating independence: Americans based their grievances against Parliament on their rights as British subjects. By the end of 1776, independence was on every patriot’s lips. The many tyrann…
Vibrant harvest : cultivating a kaleidoscope of colors in your vegetable garden with heirlooms, modern hybrids, and more / Sandra Mao.
"It’s easy to “eat the rainbow” when you’re growing one right in your own backyard! In Vibrant Harvest, you’ll meet some of the most colorful veggies on the planet and learn how to grow, harvest, and enjoy them. Author Sandra Mao (@sandra.urbangarden) and…
Birth flower embroidery : a month-by-month celebration of floral embroidery / Amy L. Frazer.
"Celebrate every month of the year with stunning floral embroidery patterns in Birth Flower Embroidery. This beautifully curated collection offers in-the-hoop embroidery designs for each month’s birth flowers, allowing you to make meaningful and personali…
Queens at war / Alison Weir.
"The fifteenth century was a violent age … Alison Weir chronicles the five queens who got caught up in wars that changed the courses of their lives: the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and the Wars of the Roses between the royal Houses of L…
A CEO for all seasons : mastering the cycles of leadership / Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra, and Kurt Strovink.
"In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, becoming a Fortune 500 CEO is an Everest-like ascent—with only the savviest managing to avoid falling off the mountain. In A CEO for All Seasons, you’ll find an essential climbing route that will take you…
The radical fund : how a band of visionaries and a million dollars upended America / John Fabian Witt.
"In 1922, a young idealist named Charles Garland rejected a million-dollar inheritance. In a world of shocking wealth disparities, shameless racism, and political repression, Garland opted instead to invest in a future where radical ideas—like working-cla…
How to be a good leader when you've never had one : the blueprint for modern leadership / Mick Hunt ; foreword by Les Brown.
"[E]ntrepreneur, podcaster, and leader, Mick Hunt, delivers a deeply honest story about leadership that offers hands-on insights and actionable frameworks you can apply at your organization today. The author provides strategies that are tailor-made for mo…
The innocents of Florence : the Renaissance discovery of childhood / Joseph Luzzi.
The story begins with the abandonment of the newborn Agata Smeralda on February 5, 1445, in Florence's Hospital of the Innocents, the first-but certainly not the last-child to be left at its doors. In an era when children were frequently abandoned, often …
Don't stop : why we (still) love Fleetwood Mac's Rumours / Alan Light.
"On January 1, 1975, struggling young singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham was invited to join the veteran blues band Fleetwood Mac. He agreed on the condition that his girlfriend, an equally unknown vocalist named Stevie Nicks, also be included. Within t…
Winning the earthquake : how Jeannette Rankin defied all odds to become the first woman in Congress / Lorissa Rinehart
"The first major biography of Jeannette Rankin, a groundbreaking suffragist, activist, and the first American woman to hold federal office. Born on a Montana ranch in 1880, Jeannette Rankin knew how to ride a horse, make a fire, and read the sky for weath…
Unseen : how I lost my vision but found my voice : a memoir / Molly Burke.
"When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing …
The insider : Malcolm Cowley and the triumph of American literature / Gerald Howard.
"Malcolm Cowley is not a household name today, but the American literary canon would look very different without him. A prototypical "man of letters" of his generation—Harvard University, a volunteer in the French ambulance corps in World War I, a rite of…
The game master's handbook of collaborative campaign design : a game-changing approach to homebrewing emergent TTRPG stories, character arcs and worlds with your players/ Jonah Fishel and Tristan Fishel ; foreword by Will Earl; illustrations by Luke Eidenschink.
"Following the example of the bestselling first volume in the Game Master's Handbook series, this new entry forgoes stat blocks and maps in favor of clear explanations and guides that focus on developing and running an original campaign. Homebrewing an or…
Tree day : a story of 24 hours and 24 arboreal lives / written by Meg Lowman, illustrated by Thibaud Hérem.
"What's the best way to spend a sylvan day? Led by Meg Lowman, one of the world's first tree-top scientists or arbornauts, we travel the planet in twenty-four hours to meet twenty-four trees. At three in the morning, we visit Yemen's Socotra Island and th…
The Dream factory : London's first playhouse and the making of William Shakespeare / Daniel Swift.
"Between 1576 and 1598, a playhouse called the Theatre stood in the northeast suburbs of London, until it was secretly torn down and its timbers used to build the much more famous Globe. Dreamed up and run by a former actor and notorious brawler named Jam…
The Worlds of Jane Austen : the influences and inspiration behind the novels / Helena Kelly.
"The Worlds of Jane Austen invites readers to see one of Britain’s most beloved authors in a completely new light. Far from the quiet world of country houses and tea parties, Austen lived through revolution, war and major social change, and her sharp, obs…
The Wolf of Wok Street : restaurant-quality Asian food in 80 recipes / Vincent Lim.
"Vincent Yeow Lim (aka DimSimLim), also known as the 'Wolf of Wok Street', has earned international acclaim for his exceptional wok cooking, amassing over 4 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. In his debut cookbook, The Wolf…
Cocktails illustrated : 400+ recipes for the home bartender, from spirit forward to zero proof / America's Test Kitchen.
"Unleash your inner bartender with a demystifying dive into the world of classic and contemporary cocktail making. Cocktails Illustrated is that rare book: coffee-table gorgeous with hundreds of photographs and illustrations; comprehensive, instructive, a…
The best American food and travel writing 2025 / edited and with an introduction by Bryant Terry ; Jaya Saxena, series editor.
"'These stories remind us that food is not just fuel, nor is travel just movement,' writes Bryant Terry in his introduction. 'They are acts of remembrance, resistance, and connection.' The Best American Food and Travel Writing 2025 embodies this wisdom, o…
Pride and pleasure : the Schuyler sisters in an age of revolution / Amanda Vaill.
"Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler, born to wealth and privilege in New York’s Hudson Valley during the latter half of the eighteenth century, were raised to make good marriages and supervise substantial households. Instead they became embroiled in the turm…
Capturing Kahanamoku : how a surfing legend and a scientific obsession redefined race and culture / Michael Rossi.
"The fascinating untold story of one scientist’s pursuit of a legendary surfer in his quest to define human nature, written with the compelling drama and narrative insight of Why Fish Don’t Exist and The Lost City of Z. Deep in the archives of New York’s …
The girl bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto : the true story of five courageous young women who sparked an uprising / Elizabeth R. Hyman.
"The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five y…
Across the universe : the past, present, and future of the crossword puzzle / Natan Last.
"From Wordle to Spelling Bee, we live in a time of word game mania. Crosswords in particular gained renewed popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown, when games became another kind of refuge. Today, 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more…
Troublemaker : the fierce, unruly life of Jessica Mitford / Carla Kaplan.
"Who could predict that a British aristocrat would so energize American antifascist and civil rights struggles that Time magazine would crown her “Queen of the Muckrakers”? Jessica Mitford, always known as Decca, was brought up by an eccentric English fam…
Hungarian : phrasebook & dictionary / language writer, Christina Mayer.
"Lonely Planet's Hungarian Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Hungarian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Learn how to ask for directions, decode menus, find a…
Along Lake Michigan : shipwreck stories of life and loss / Michael Schumacher.
"Along Lake Michigan charts the course of shipping disasters great and small on Lake Michigan, home to more shipwrecks than the other four Great Lakes combined. Surveying the wreckage throughout the decades, Michael Schumacher illuminates the details of m…
Look again : recognize your worth. Renew your hope. Run with confidence. / Tim Tebow with A. J. Gregory.
""Your worth doesn't come from what you do, what you've done, or what's been done to you. It comes from who made you. And that's the part you can't undo. No matter how deep your wounds go or how many regrets you carry, your status as God's royal image sta…
Fodor's San Diego [35th edition] / writers: Beth Demmon, Marlise Kast-Myers, Kai Oliver-Kurtin.
"Whether you want to find the perfect beach, visit the San Diego Zoo, or spend the day in Coronado, the local Fodor's travel experts in San Diego are here to help! Fodor's San Diego guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and eve…
The best American science and nature writing 2025  / edited and with an introduction by Susan Orlean ; Jamie Green, series editor.
“This year’s collection masterfully guides us through exotic locations and groundbreaking research, leading us to consider complex and utterly fascinating questions about the world. How does it feel to camp in one of the hottest places on Earth? Is the ab…
Let me be real with you : inspiring lessons on living a life of service / Arshay Cooper, Daphney Guillaume.
"Arshay Cooper believes in bringing people together, seeking out opposing ideas to collaborate and find consensus rather than focusing on differences and “othering.” In Let Me Be Real with You, he reflects on his personal journey—from the trials he faced …
South America [16th edition] / Isabel Albiston, Bárbara Bianchi, Alex Egerton, Bailey Freeman, Victoria Gill, Anthony Ham, Trent Holden, Mark Johanson, Brendan Sainsbury, Carinya Sharples, Paul Smith, Wendy Yanagihara.
"Discover South America's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from admiring one of Argentina's greatest natural wonders, the majestic Glaciar Perito Moreno; to taking in Patagonia's dramatic scenery on a road trip along Chile's Carretera Austra…
USA national parks [4th edition] : the complete guide to all 63 parks / Becky Lomax.
"Get inspired, get outdoors, and discover the wild beauty of the United States with parks expert Becky Lomax in Moon USA National Parks, the ultimate holiday gift for national park fans. Inside you’ll find: Coverage of all 63 national parks, from the mist…
Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2025-2026 : the official vacation guide / Wendy Lefkon, editorial director ; Jessica Ward, editor, Disneyland Editions Design Team, designer ; Alexandra Mayes Birnbaum, consulting editor ; Stephen Birnbaum, founding editor.
"Prepare for your Disneyland Resort vacation with the official, up-to-the-minute insider’s guide to one of America’s most popular travel destinations! Updated with expert advice from first-hand research, Birnbaum’s 2025–2026 Disneyland Resort: The Offici…
Black theatre USA : plays by African Americans. The recent period, 1935-today / edited by James V. Hatch, Ted Shine.
"This revised and expanded Black Theatre USA broadens its collection to fifty-one outstanding plays, enhancing its status as the most authoritative anthology of African American drama with twenty-two new selections. This collection features plays written…
The drawing mind : silence your inner critic and release your creative spirit : an interactive sketchbook / Deborah Putnoi.
"When we drew as children, we never worried about making mistakes—we took risks and trusted ourselves, and had fun in the process. But as we become adults, anxiety steps in: 'Am I doing this right?' 'What is expected of me?' 'This is wrong!' And from draw…
Fodor's Los Angeles [31st edition] / writers: Carrie Bell, Paul Feinstein, Lisa Kwon, Kathy A. McDonald, Jill Weinlein, Candice Yacono
"Whether you want to stroll down Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, spot celebrities in Beverly Hills, or lounge at the beach in Malibu, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Los Angeles are here to help! Fodor’s Los Angeles guidebook is packed with maps, carefully …
Fodor's 2026 New York City / writers: Arabella Bowen, Kelsy Chauvin, David Farley, Rayna Katz, Jacinta O'Halloran, Kaitlyn Rosati, Erik Trinidad.
"Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or grab a slice of pizza in Brooklyn, the local Fodor’s travel experts in New York City are here to help! Fodor’s New York City 2026 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommen…
What is wrong with the world? : the surprising, hopeful answer to the question we cannot avoid / Timothy Keller.
"Does it feel like the world--including your world--is falling apart? In What Is Wrong with the World? Tim Keller shows us why understanding sin frees us to embrace God's immeasurable love and to look at the world, and our own lives, not with despair but …
Reversible crochet sweaters:  16 patterns for double-sided tops & accessories using the interlocking technique / Ana-Maria Babanica.
"Have you ever seen a fashion piece that made you stop in your tracks? Get ready to be wowed by the magnificent wearables by innovative crochet artist and founder of CrochetHighway, Ana-Maria Babanica. Ana-Maria uses the interlocking crochet technique to …
Lucy & Desi : the love letters / introduction by Lucie Arnaz ; historical notes by Elisabeth Edwards.
"After Lucille Ball’s death in 1989, dozens of private letters between Lucy and Desi Arnaz were discovered. Now, for the first time, daughter Lucie Arnaz shares the complete collection in this remarkable volume that reveals the romance of one of the most …
Golden years : what I've learned from love, loss, and reality TV / Gerry Turner.
"When his high school sweetheart and wife of over forty years passed away unexpectedly, Gerry Turner's life was indelibly changed. In that moment, his and Toni's shared vision of living out their retirement together was shattered. In the wake of this prof…
Veggies for breakfast : 100 delicious plant-focused recipes for healthier mornings / Willi Galloway ; photography by Jim Henkens.
"Cooking up a breakfast beyond cereal, smoothies, and yogurt is often perceived as a time suck, especially during the week when you’re frantically packing lunches for the family or trying to get out the door. But Willi Galloway is here to share her love …
The heart of the Amish cookbook : 180 traditional Amish recipes.
"Explore the Taste of Family, Faith, and Community Found in Amish Country. Just down the lane beyond a pasture full of Jersey cows, you may turn the corner and find yourself carried back in time--transported to a place where the only vehicles are horse-dr…
Unfettered / John Fetterman.
"In his early twenties, John Fetterman seemed to be set for life. He had an MBA, a job in the risk management industry, and a comfortable future ahead of him. Yet something felt missing, insufficient, lacking in purpose. Having paired with Big Brothers an…
The girl on the bathroom floor : held together when everything is falling apart / Amber Emily Smith.
"Amber Smith, wife of former country music artist, Granger Smith invites you into the most vulnerable spaces of her life, behind the closed doors where she wrestled with the traumatic and heartbreaking death of their three-year-old son, River. Amber opens…
Metamorphosis : a natural and human history / Oren Harman.
""How many creatures walking on this earth / Have their first being in another form?" the Roman poet Ovid asked two thousand years ago. He could not have known the full extent of the truth: Today, biologists estimate a stunning three-quarters of all anima…
Every last fish : a deep dive into everything they do for us and we do to them / Rose George.
"Slippery, wet, and strange: Fish can be easier to think of as food than as fellow animals. But what do we know about these creatures we meet on our dinner table and how they got there? For the first time in history, humans are eating more farmed fish tha…
How about now : poems / Kate Baer.
"The third full length poetry collection from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Kind of Woman. Renowned poet Kate Baer returns with a bold and compassionate collection that confronts the march of time in a shifting world. With her trademark…
Devouring time : Jim Harrison, a writer's life / Todd Goddard.
"Jim Harrison (1937-2016) was widely considered one of the finest voices of his generation. His twenty-one books of fiction and fourteen books of poetry influenced a generation of writers. Harrison helped to shape the course of contemporary American liter…
The inn crowd : artistic getaways and the modern innkeepers who crafted them / written and photographed by Jackie Caradonio ; foreword by Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker.
"The Inn Crowd invites readers into more than than 20 unique, stylish independent inns across the Northeastern United States. These charming and gracious properties aren’t just places to stay – they are dreams realized, reflecting the innkeepers’ creativi…
Let my country awake : Indian revolutionaries in America and the fight to overthrow the British Raj / Scott Miller.
"A history of the Ghadar Party, an early-twentieth-century movement for Indian independence founded and based on the West Coast of the United States"--Provided by publisher.
Hacking / by Kevin Beaver, CISSP.
"To safeguard your private data from prying eyes, it helps to understand how hackers do what they do. [This book] gives you the tools you need to step into a hacker's shoes and discover the best strategies to secure your data. You won't learn how to steal…
Rick Steves Rome, Florence & Venice / Rick Steves & Gene Openshaw.
"Complete, up-to-date information on the best places to visit in Rome, Florence, and Venice, including Trastevere, the Vatican, PonteVecchio, and St. Mark's Square, plus day trips to Ostia Antica, Siena, Pisa, Padua, Verona, and more..."--Provided by publ…
Fodor's essential Caribbean [3rd edition] / writers, Diane Bair [and 15 others].
"Whether you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort, find the best beach, or snorkel around some of the world's best coral reefs, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Caribbean are here to help! Fodor's Essential Caribbean guidebook is packed with ma…
The greatest sentence ever written / Walter Isaacson.
"To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Walter Isaacson takes readers on a fascinating deep dive into the creation of one of history’s most powerful sentences: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endo…
These fevered days : ten pivotal moments in the making of Emily Dickinson / Martha Ackmann.
"On August 3, 1845, young Emily Dickinson declared, 'All things are ready' and with this resolute statement, her life as a poet began. Despite spending her days almost entirely 'at home' (the occupation listed on her death certificate), Dickinson’s interi…
Having people over : a modern guide to planning, throwing, and attending every type of party / Chelsea Fagan; photographs by Chelsea Kyle ; illustrations by Layla Fuller.
"In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there’s nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life. In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and inter…
Nightmare obscura : a dream engineer's guide through the sleeping mind / Michelle Carr.
"To most, dreams are things that slip away when we reemerge into the waking world, their remnants jumbled up and only half recalled. At their best, they are populated by pleasant recollections and surreal experiences. But at their worst, they can be traum…
A biography of a mountain : the making and meaning of Mount Rushmore / Matthew Davis.
"'Well, most people want to come to a national park and leave with that warm, fuzzy feeling with an ice cream cone. Rushmore can’t do that if you do it the right way. If you do it the right way people are going to be leaving pissed.' Gerard Baker, the fir…
Taste of home soups & breads : 200+ comfort food recipes / content director: Mark Hagen ; creative director: Raeann Thompson ; senior editor: Christine Rukavena.
"Discover the ultimate cookbook for crafting soul-soothing soups and golden, aromatic breads with Taste of Home Soups & Breads. Packed with 200+ recipes, this comprehensive guide ensures you'll always have the perfect combo for any occasion, whether it's …
Make do with what you have : 100 delicious new recipes from favorite old-school meals / Kardea Brown.
"From Kardea Brown: Growing up in a household with a single parent taught me how to make use of things we already had. She made gourmet meals with simple kitchen staples. I invite readers to do the same with my twist on Old School Classic recipes. Kardea…
Smartphone nation : building digital boundaries when offline isn't an option / Kaitlyn Regehr, PhD.
"Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr—a celebrated researcher and professor of digital humanities—explains how we can hold on to the myriad benefits of technology while evading their hidden dangers. We are all using (and parenting around) a technology we didn’t grow up wit…
Fodor's South Florida [18th edition] / Amber Love Bond , Sara Liss.
Whether you want to snorkel in the Keys, party on Miami Beach, or tour the Everglades, the local Fodor's travel experts in South Florida are here to help! Fodor's South Florida: With Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys guidebook is packed with maps, care…
The sun rising : King James I and the dawn of a global Britain, 1603-1625 / Anna Whitelock.
"The British monarchy of today descends directly from one leader : King James I, whose huge -- and much overlooked -- influence launched England as a major international trade power, established the King James Bible, and united the royal families of Scotl…
Unbearable : five women and the perils of pregnancy in America / Irin Carmon.
Journalist Irin Carmon was eight months pregnant when the Supreme Court allowed states to ban abortion, unleashing pain and suffering for those who didn't want to be pregnant and, shockingly to some, those who did. What was clear to Carmon from her dozen …
Fodor's essential Caribbean [4th edition] / writers, Diego Ángeles [and 14 others].
"Whether you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort, find the best beach, or snorkel around some of the world's best coral reefs, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Caribbean are here to help! Fodor's Essential Caribbean guidebook is packed with map…
Frommer's Hawai'i 2026 / by Natalie Schack & Catherine Toth Fox.
"Comprehensive and fully updated, Frommer’s Hawai'i covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests to blazing hot restaurants—and everywhere in between....With their reliable, straight-shooting advi…
Bring me the head of Joaquin Murrieta : the bandit chief who terrorized California and launched the legend of Zorro / John Boessenecker.
"The authoritative account of one of the most notorious outlaws of the West. Joaquin Murrieta's story is one for the ages. Fiercely compelling and epically woven, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta details the bloody saga of the Latino outlaw. In myth,…
Guided : the secret path to an illuminated life / Laura Lynne Jackson.
"Who am I, really? Why am I here? How can I more fully understand my connections to others and the world around me? And how does that understanding reveal the magic the universe has to offer? According to Laura Lynne Jackson, to answer these questions is …
Frommer's Italy 2026 / by Donald Strachan, Stephen Brewer, Michelle Schoenung, Elizabeth Heath & Stephen Keeling.
"With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer's expert authors, you'll walk among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, float along the canals of Venice, appreciate Renaissance masterworks in Florence, explore off-the-beaten-path Puglia and live la…
Turtle Island : foods and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America / Sean Sherman ; with Kate Nelson and Kristin Donnelly ; photographs by David Alvarado.
"Growing up on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation, Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman understood that his people’s food was rich in flavor, heritage, and connection to the land. It was in the midst of a successful restaurant career mainly cooking European…
"Baking is in my blood... I was always fascinated with the birthday cakes my mother decorated for me growing up, and now some sixty years later I have elevated my cake and pie decorating experience to a level I never would have imagined. It's a self-taug…
For such a time as this : an emergency devotional / Hanna Reichel.
"In an era of political polarization, eroding democratic norms, and rising authoritarianism, many Christians find themselves disoriented, wondering how their faith should inform myriad daily decisions. Drawing upon both scholarship and pastoral wisdom, th…
Both sides of the glass : paired cocktails & mocktails to toast any taste / Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka ; with Zoë Chapin.
"From Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, an innovative cocktail book that caters to a growing trend—mocktails for nondrinkers that are just as delicious and fun as their cocktail counterparts....After seven years of building up their bar and cocktail r…
The pleasures of wintering : winter-inspired rituals for rejuvenation, serenity, and joy / Erin Niimi Longhurst.
"Wintering is the practice of slowing down to rest and recuperate, just as nature does in the quiet winter months. This enchanting little book makes it easy to discover the joys of these essential pauses that allow us to nourish our bodies, quiet our mind…
Three revolutions : Russia, China, Cuba and the epic journeys that changed the world / Simon Hall.
"From the streets of Petrograd during the heady autumn of 1917, to Mao’s stunning victory in October 1949, and Fidel’s triumphant arrival in Havana, in January 1959, the history of the twentieth century was transformed in dramatic and profound ways by the…
The stitched landscape : an embroidery field guide to the textures, colors, and lines of the natural world / Anna Hultin ; photography by Brooke Forwood.
"Transform your appreciation of nature into unique works of art by stitching embroidered landscapes! Artist Anna Hultin’s step-by-step projects blend traditional embroidery skills with experimental techniques that draw inspiration from the lines, patterns…
Breaking the rules : a fresh take on Italian classics / Joe Sasto with Thea Baumann.
"It’s time to ditch the same boring recipes and get creative in the kitchen. Known for his signature curled mustache and dynamic presence on shows like Bravo’s Top Chef and Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, Joe Sasto brings his culinary expertise an…
Costa Rica [16th edition] / Elizabeth Lavis [and six others].
"Discover Costa Rica's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from catching a glimpse of shy sloths and white-faced monkeys in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio; to marvelling at the five scenic cascades in the Central Valley's La Paz Waterfall Garde…
Empire without end : a new history of Britain and the Caribbean / Imaobong Umoren.
"Imaobong Umoren delivers an incisive and captivating exploration of the deep, complex ties between Britain and the Caribbean—largely underexamined until now. Spanning from the 16th century to the present, this riveting narrative redefines how we view the…
Does anyone else feel this way? : essays on conquering the quarter-life crisis / Eli Rallo.
" As a senior in college, Eli Rallo expected her post-grad years to be filled with certainty, that she would finally feel that she was the “adult” she had long dreamed she’d be, with a cool job, an amazing apartment, fabulous friends, and lots of fun and …
The knitting stitches bible : 100 swatches to mix, match and make / English translation from the original French by Tankerton Translations.
"Play with colours, stitches and techniques to create 100 knitted squares, which you can stitch together into a cozy, unique blanket! Follow the simple, accessible step-by-step instructions and learn at your own pace. You'll discover a world of knitting p…
Wolfpack : inside Hitler's U-boat war / Roger Moorhouse.
"Winston Churchill once remarked that the only threat to truly frighten him was the peril of Nazi U-boats. Over the course of World War II, Germany’s submariners sank over three thousand Allied ships, nearly three-quarters of Allied shipping losses in all…
There is no other : the way to harmony and wholeness / Ram Dass ; edited by Parvati Markus ; reflections and practices from Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Mirabai Bush ; foreward by Anne Lamott.
"There Is No Other is a groundbreaking work showcasing the late spiritual leader’s thoughts and insights on broaching the divide and bringing disparate souls together. In these profound, newly gathered writings, Ram Dass shows us how a house divided again…
The pursuit of liberty : how Hamilton vs. Jefferson ignited the lasting battle over power in America / Jeffrey Rosen.
"In The Pursuit of Liberty, bestselling author and president of the National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen explores the clashing visions of Hamilton and Jefferson about how to balance liberty and power in a debate that continues to define—and divide—o…
Chasing the dark : a 140-year investigation of paranormal activity / Ben Machell.
"A gripping narrative that uses the case files of Tony Cornell and the Society for Physical Research to examine our interactions and obsessions with all things paranormal. Tony Cornell spent his life probing the very edges of reality. A member of the UK's…
My mother's money : a guide to financial caregiving / Beth Pinsker.
"A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one-from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner"--Provided by publisher.
The powered by protein cookbook : simple, delicious, high-protein recipes / Jackie Hartlaub ; photographs by Matt Armendariz.
"100 easy and delicious high-protein recipes to power your day from the creator behind lowcarbstateofmind. Home cook Jackie Hartlaub was looking to increase her protein intake, but noticed that there wasn't a definitive, accessible resource for high-prote…
The science of pets / Jay Ingram.
"More than one billion pets live in homes around the world, sleeping on dog beds, clawing at cat trees, swimming in bowls, crawling around in aquariums. Canada, the United States, Brazil, the EU, and China make up half of those households, with half of th…
Phil's favorites : recipes from friends and family to make at home / Phil Rosenthal and Jenn Garbee ; photography by Andrea D'Agosto ; location photography by Richard Rosenthal.
"From New York Times bestselling author and beloved star of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil comes a brand-new collection of Phil's favorite recipes you can make at home, featuring dishes from family, friends, and renowned chefs around the world.…
The lost Mary : rediscovering the Mother of Jesus / James D. Tabor.
"Mary, mother of Jesus, is the best known—and least known—woman in history. Revered and worshipped by millions, she remains a figment of the imagination, the ethereal subject of Raphaels and Botticellis, bathed in heavenly light, too virginal and pure to …
Padma's all American : tales, travels, and recipes from Taste the Nation and beyond / Padma Lakshmi ; photographs by Charity Burggraaf.
"From the Top Chef host and award-winning cookbook author, a culinary anthology filled with 100 authentic recipes from ethnic communities across America and discovered while filming Taste the Nation"--Provided by publisher.
Heiresses : marriage, inheritance, and slavery in the Caribbean / Miranda Kaufmann.
"From Jamaica and Charleston to Sierra Leone, India, and back to Britain, this is the story of the heiresses and the role they played in the history of enslavement. Through the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, it was a fact universally acknowle…
Be good to your body : getting back to god's design in a world of wellness trends, quick fixes, and conflicting health advice / Jordan Lee Dooley ; Foreward by Annika Robinson.
"For too long, women have been caught in the relentless cycle of dieting fads and fleeting body-positivity trends, quick-fix weight-loss solutions, and intimidating lifestyle overhauls. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by society’s false promises and confl…
Fix-it and forget-it. Healthier comfort foods : quick & easy meals for your slow cooker or instant pot / Hope Comerford ; photos by Bonnie Matthews.
Gather the family around the table for a cozy meal of your favorite comfort foods, knowing the food will be as nourishing as it is delicious. With these easy healthy recipes, you'll find yourself spending less time in the kitchen while still providing mea…
The search for Nefertiti : the true story of an amazing discovery / Joann Fletcher.
"Her power was rivaled only by her beauty. Her face has become one of the most recognizable images in the world. She was an independent woman and thinker centuries before her time. But who was Egypt's Queen Nefertiti? After years of intense research, Dr. …
You can make this! : more than 100 family favorite recipes / Angela Kinsey & Joshya Snyder.
"Angela and Josh have curated their most treasured dishes in this warmhearted collection of enticing recipes for home chefs at any skill level. These meals, sides, snacks, and treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Find your new favorite weekni…
Insomnia / Robbie Robertson ; with an afterword by Dominique Robertson.
"The rock legend tells the story of his wild ride with Martin Scorcese--as friends, adventure-seekers, and boundary-pushing collaborators--with all the heart of his New York Times bestselling memoir, Testimony. For three decades, Robbie Robertson has prod…
Grit, spit & never quit : a Marine's guide to comedy and life / Rob Riggle.
"Before he graced movie screens and films, like "The Hangover" and television shows like "The Daily Show," Rob Riggle served his country as a marine for twenty-three years. He helped liberate an embassy in Liberia, served at a refugee camp in Albania befo…
Grow a new garden : plan, design & transform any outdoor space / Becky Searle.
"Create a new garden that blooms for you, in any space or patch of land that you want to call a garden. In Grow a New Garden, Becky Searle (Sow Much More on Instagram) offers a warm and chatty practical guide to designing and planting beautiful, healthy g…
Trust your gut : anti-inflammatory recipes for feeling unstoppable / Jennifer Fisher.
"Since being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease in high school and learning how to listen to her body as an adult, Jennifer Fisher has completely transformed her life through what she consumes. She now has more energy. Her body feels more efficient, and i…
Leaving the ocean was a mistake : life lessons from sixty sea creatures / written by Cara Giaimo ; illustrated by Vlad Stankovic.
"If you sometimes wish you could sink back into the depths of the ocean, great news--the strange little guys who still live down there will receive you with open arms (and fins, claws, and tentacles). But if you're not ready to take to the sea, they've al…
The language-lover's lexipedia : an A-Z of linguistic curiosities / Joshua Blackburn.
"A delightful rollick through language unlike any you’ve ever experienced. As the inventor of the bestselling game about words, League of the Lexicon, Joshua Blackburn has created an A–Z that’s part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map, and an all-around joy f…
In the circle of ancient trees : our oldest trees and the stories they tell / edited by Valerie Trouet ; art by Blaze Cyan.
"This captivating book about dendrochronology--the study of tree rings--uncovers the stories of 10 species of ancient trees, their unique environments and climates, and what they have to tell us about the history of our world. Ingrained and encrypted in t…
Barkitecture : explore the world of innovative and sustainable pet architecture / Joshua Thomasson.
"A showcase of eclectic designs, architectural inspiration, and adorable dogs.  Barkitecture is a world of innovative pet architecture featuring over 50 unique houses, from sleek modern beauties to whimsically fun creations. Whether you're a seasoned desi…
Foundations : timeless design that feels personal / Nate Berkus with Heather Summerville.
"Nate Berkus is beloved for his elegant, narrative-driven interiors that are layered and deeply personal. In this beautifully photographed book, filled with Nate's warmth and years of knowledge, he shares his Four Tenets of Good Design. They are not a rec…
Chocolat : Parisian desserts and other delights / Aleksandra Crapanzano ; [illustrations by Cassandre Montoriol].
"In France, chocolate is more than a treat -- it's a daily essential, and in Paris, it's nothing short of an obsession. At the legendary food market Épicerie Bon Marché, hundreds of square feet are dedicated to everything chocolate, from biscuits and bonb…
Simply more : a book for anyone who has been told they're too much / Cynthia Erivo.
"Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing those same lyrics would change her life. Now shehas performed those songs on the world stage, showing us there is always time to keep discovering ourselves--and to illus…
1000 botanical colors : make your own dyes, paints, inks, stains, and pottery paints from 250 plants / Caleb Warnock.
"No need for store-bought paint when you can learn to make your own natural inks and dyes from plants and flowers. Nature provides a rich palette of colors and tones from the plants and flowers around us. Join Caleb Warnock, creator of the Backyard Renai…
The magical Christmas cookbook : create the sparkle of European Christmas markets at home with 75 festive recipes / idea and concept: Hölker Verlag ; illustrator: Marjolein Bastin ; food stylist: Alexander Höss-Knakal ; photographer and stylist: Melina Kutelas ; translator: Claudia Koch-McQuillan ; poetry translator: Christopher Newton ; English-language editor: Kay Halsey.
"It's time to light the candles, decorate the home and start mulling the wine. Christmas is coming and you're going to need plenty of comforting recipes to take you through the festive season. Whether you're expecting lots of guests, or you just want to …
Social emotional stories : lessons and learning from plants and animals / Barbara A. Lewis.
"Storytelling is a learning device that has been used by humans for centuries, and for good reason: it is one of the best ways to increase critical thinking skills and social and emotional learning (SEL). These 24 ready-to-use lessons help elementary stu…
A school lunch revolution : a cookbook / Alice Waters
"A collection of seasonal recipes for school-age children from Chez Panisse restaurateur Alice Waters"--Provided by publisher.
This way up : when maps go wrong (and why it matters) / Mark Cooper-Jones, Jay Forman.
"Hello, we’re the Map Men and in the following pages, we’ve selected what we believe to be some of the very best wrong maps. Some of them are decades old, some are centuries old, and some are so recent they’re still being published today (or yesterday, if…
Measure with your heart : Southern home cooking to feed your family & soul / Hannah Taylor ; photographs by Rinne Allen.
"Hannah Taylor is a culinary creator from Georgia known for her Southern charm, wholesome personality, and carefree, "measure with your heart" cooking content. When Hannah began sharing her experimental cooking projects online, her platform exploded with …
Something from nothing / by Alison Roman ; photographs by Chris Bernabeo.
"Something from Nothing is Alison Roman's latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry. In Something from Nothing, New York Times bestselling author Alison Roman gives …
Star of the show : my life on stage / by Dolly Parton, with Tom Roland.
"A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside more than 500 full-color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing he…
Notes on being a man / Scott Galloway.
"Boys and men are in crisis. Rarely has a cohort fallen further and faster than young men living in Western democracies. Boys are less likely to graduate from high school or college than girls. One in seven men reports having no friends, and men account f…
The American Revolution and the fate of the world / Richard Bell.
"A prize-winning historian's fascinating and unfamiliar recasting of America's war of independence as a transformative international event In this revelatory and enthralling book, award-winning historian Richard Bell reveals the full breadth and depth of …
Indignity : a life reimagined / Lea Ypi.
"Interweaving two narrative strands that move between the present and the past, between fact and fiction, between what we know and what we can imagine about Lea Ypi's grandmother, who was suspected by the state of being a spy in communist Albania, Indigni…
What sheep think about the weather : how to listen to what animals are trying to say / Amelia Thomas.
"It started with a hummingbird dive-bombing Amelia Thomas over her morning coffee, and a pair of piglets who just wouldn't stay put. Soon Amelia, journalist and new farmer, begins to question the communications of the creatures all around her: her pigs, h…
Everything's good : cozy classics you'll cook always & forever / Toni Chapman ; photographs by Brittany Conerly.
"Toni grew up in a family that loves to cook, and her homestyle cooking speaks to the beautiful intersectionality of food and family. Her dishes are inspired by the multicultural community she grew up in, with flavors from all over the globe. The 100 reci…
Judd Apatow: comedy nerd : a lifelong obsession in stories and pictures / by Judd Apatow.
"In the mid-eighties, a young, self-professed comedy nerd from Syosset, Long Island, named Judd Apatow took to the stage to perform his first standup routine—and survived. Over the coming decades, Apatow would translate his obsession for comedy into one o…
Under siege : my family's fight to save our nation / Eric F. Trump ; foreword by President Donald J. Trump.
"In this eye-opening memoir, Eric Trump relays surprising and gripping moments throughout his life and career as part of America's most powerful family. From his earliest memories of growing up as part of the Trump family to pivotal roles in the 2016 and …
Unfurled : designing a living home / Hilton Carter.
"In his sixth—and most personal—book, Hilton Carter reveals his creative process for transforming his Baltimore house into a true home. In this behind-the-scenes tour, from the tranquil master bedroom to the plant-filled sunroom, he shares the inspiration…
Beginner's guide to crochet : 20 crochet projects for beginners / Sarah Shrimpton.
"Want to learn to crochet, but have no idea where to start? Well this book will guide you through the basics and have you completing your first project in just one day! Each new stitch is explained in easy steps with accompanying photographs and diagrams …
Medical medium. Thyroid healing : the truth behind Hashimoto's, Graves', insomnia, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules & Epstein-Barr / Anthony William.
"The thyroid is the new hot topic in health. Across age groups, from Baby Boomers (and their parents) to millennials, more and more people--women especially--are hearing that their thyroids are to blame for their fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, memory is…
The genius bat : the secret life of the only flying mammal / Yossi Yovel.
"With nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant golden-crowned fly…
Korean banchan recipes : 100 authentic side dishes from japchae and jeon to kimchi and namul / Nobuko Kitasaka
"Banchan are small, healthy, vegetable-focused side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. They're meant to complement the main dishes—providing extra flavors and textures featuring crisp, fresh vegetables.Tangy pickles, seasoned seaweed, marinated tofu…
No fear sock knitting : take the worry out of knitting socks with this beginner's guide / Denise DeSantis
Do you want to knit socks but don't know where to begin? No Fear Sock Knitting will get you started on your sock knitting journey in no time. This practical guide to how to knit socks for absolute beginners and beyond is based on Denise DeSantis' popular …
Celebrate : joyful baking all year round / Paul Hollywood ; photography by Haarala Hamilton.
"In Celebrate, world-renowned baker Paul Hollywood is back with his ultimate recipes for the perfect celebration bakes year-round. Whether a holiday feast or a big summer picnic, Hollywood has the perfect recipe for every crowd. From wintertime Yule Logs …
Beyond crazy quilts : piecing, patchwork & embroidery for unique designs / Christen Brown
"Explore a unique collection of six block patterns featured in 12 creative projects that combine artwork with hand embroidery and embellishment stitches. This guide offers detailed instructions for pieced and crumbled patterns for strip, wedge, and crazy …
Reason for hope : a spiritual journey / Jane Goodall with Phillip Berman.
"Dr. Jane Goodall’s revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe preserve forever altered the very, definition of humanity. Now, in a poignant and insightful memoir, Jane Goodall explores her extraordinary life and personal spiritual odyssey, wi…