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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"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…
"In Delivering the WOW, Fain shows how a strong and forward-looking culture united people around a mission, delighted guests, and unlocked extraordinary performance--including increasing the company's profitability, guest capacity, and employee base more …
"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 …
"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…
"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…
"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 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…
"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…
"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…
"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 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…
""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…
“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…
"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 …
"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…
"Prepare for your Walt Disney World 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 Walt Disney World: The Offici…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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 …
"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 …
"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 …
"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…
"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 …
"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…
"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…
""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…
"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…
"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…
"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 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…
"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.
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"'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…
"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 …
"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…
"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…
"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…
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 …
"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…
"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,…
"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 …
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
" 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 …
"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…
"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 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…
"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…
"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…
"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.
"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…
"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…
"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.…
"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 …
"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.
"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…
"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…
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…
"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. …
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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 …
"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 collection of seasonal recipes for school-age children from Chez Panisse restaurateur Alice Waters"--Provided by publisher.
"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…
"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 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 …
"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…
"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…
"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 …
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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 …
"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…
"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 …
"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…
"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…
"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…
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 …
"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 …
Over 100 extraordinary people. One profound question. Countless life-affirming answers. Including letters from Julian Fellowes, President Jimmy Carter, Adam Grant, Jane Goodall, Bindi Irwin, Pico Iyer, Hilary Mantel, Jodi Picoult, Astro Teller, Edward O.…
"Throughout his first administration, Trump did more than any other president to politicize the nation's top law enforcement agency, pressuring appointees to shield him, to target his enemies, and even to help him cling to power after his 2020 election de…
"Born and raised in Port Talbot—a small Welsh steelworks town—amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough, to say the least, and eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favor of alcoholism and brutality. A strug…
"Young dancer Nia Sioux was only nine years old when she stepped into stardom as one of the original cast members of Lifetime’s reality TV show Dance Moms. Nia learned new choreography week after week and competed against dancers from across the country a…
"Ramen, like pizza or hamburgers, is a bundle of traditions, conventions, cultural trends, proscriptions, and crazed opinions. As a food writer, recipe developer, and ramen geek, Sho Spaeth has spent over two decades trying to make sense of it all, adapti…
"On the morning of October 7, 2023, 21-year-old Plestia Alaqad wakes to a flurry of messages and headlines: Gaza under bombardment. Civilians flee waves of Israeli strikes. In a few short days, she and her family will be at the epicenter of a violence tha…
"Learn to Draw Anything by Zephy (@zephy.fr) is a comprehensive 192-page drawing guide created to transform beginners into confident, independent artists. Led by Zephy’s fresh, friendly, and accessible teaching approach, this book introduces you to essent…
"Robert S. McNamara was widely considered to be one of the most brilliant men of his generation. He was an invaluable ally of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson as U.S. secretary of defense, and he had a deeply moving relationship with Jacki…
"From scorching deserts to frozen seabeds, from the highest peaks of the Himalaya to the hadal depths of the oceans, there are habitats on this Earth that appear hostile to life--yet where, nevertheless, life flourishes. In North American forests, wood fr…
"In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband’s U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady and today as one of this country’s most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she u…
"Drawing on never-before-seen interviews, a richly researched, sweeping examination of one of the most influential and mythologized literary figures of the 20th century and her partner's emergence from the shadows after her death, in the decades-long figh…
"For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, 'Civil Discourse', with these four words. In that time, she has guided readers through a continued erosion of democratic norms, the unprecedented felony convictio…
"The leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity explains our spooky, gory, and macabre fascinations" --Provided by publisher.
"Often defying expectations, Anthony Kennedy’s pursuit of equal justice helped him define the law of the land for a generation. His pivotal vote in closely watched 5-4 decisions led Time magazine to call him 'The Decider.' The fifteenth-longest-serving S…
"In 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell follows his wanderlust to Argentina, where he becomes assistant master at a prestigious boarding school. But Michell's adventures really begin when, on a weekend in Uruguay, he rescues a penguin cover…
"Cat Stevens was launched to fame in the swinging sixties, with chart-topping hits like 'Matthew and Son' and 'The First Cut is the Deepest.' His early career was drastically interrupted by a mortal battle with tuberculosis—a turning point that ignited hi…
"The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace.…
"Award-winning journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly twenty years later, Ioffe ret…
"Joyride is a magic carpet ride through Orlean’s life and career, where every day is an opportunity for discovery and every moment holds the potential for wonder. Throughout her storied career, her curiosity draws her to explore the most ordinary and extr…
"A collection of the year's best essays, selected by critically acclaimed author and essayist, Jia Tolentino. The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction, and it is the m…
Crushmore : essays on love, loss, and coming-of-age / Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, and Nava Kavelin.
"Known for spotlighting your favorite artists’ tween stories of self-discovery on their podcast, Penn, Sophie, and Nava turn inward to share their own experiences for the first time. Penn, a twelve-year-old, Discman-toting introvert, starts in the solitud…
"Locals affectionately call the Great Lakes the “third coast”—though at 4,500 miles, this beloved freshwater shoreline is the nation’s longest, covering more distance than the country’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts combined. Divided into four galleries by …
An "oral history of a band that came to define a generation, [this book] tells the madcap story of Paul McCartney and his newly formed band, from their humble beginnings in the early 1970s to their dissolution barely a decade later. Drawn from over 500,00…
"Lidia’s The Art of Pasta is a one-stop guide to pasta in every form, from Old World classics like Ricotta Gnocchi and cacio e pepe to Italian American favorites like Manicotti and Lasagna Napoletana. Recipes include: Spaghetti with Lobster Sauce ; Pumpk…
"An intrepid reporter and a skillful translator of scientific idees, Kolbert expertly captures the wonders of nature and paints vivid portraits of the researchers and concerned citizens working to preserve them. She takes readers all around the globe, fro…
"“God whispers through a crease in the wallpaper,” writes Patti Smith in this moving account of her life. A post–World War II childhood unfolds in a condemned housing complex where we enter the child’s world of the imagination. Smith, the captain of her l…
"Raised by ruggedly independent, scientifically minded parents – entomologist father, dietician mother – Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec. This childhood was unfettered and nomadic, sometimes isolated (on her eighth bir…
"In Dio: The Unholy Scriptures, embark on an electrifying journey through the tumultuous yet triumphant saga of one of heavy metal’s most legendary bands: Dio. Told through gripping anecdotes and candid interviews conducted with the author over the decade…
"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 …
"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…