New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated June 26, 2026
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Backtalker: An American Memoir
Crenshaw, Kimberle Williams
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller One of the most influential public intellectuals in the world and the architect of the two biggest ideas to reshape the American conversation about fairness offers the intimate story of how her life gave birth to these ideas. ...
The balancing act : creating healthy dependency and connection without losing yourself
Tawwab, Nedra Glover
Paper Book
"In The Balancing Act, Nedra Glover Tawwab offers the wisdom so many of us crave: how to stay connected to others without losing ourselves." --Dr. Becky Kennedy, bestselling author of Good Inside From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace<...
Body electric : the hidden health costs of the digital age and the new science to reclaim your well-being
Zomorodi, Manoush
Paper Book
"A compelling, necessary and hopeful read for our busy, burned out, overwhelming and tech-addicted times. This book will make you want to move!" ―Brigid Schulte, New York Times bestselling author of Over Work From award-winning journalist and host of NPR...
Charity and Sylvia
Walden, Tillie
Paper Book
An openly Lesbian couple survives and thrives in 19th century Vermont-a true story, as told by Tillie Walden The month is February in the year 1807. The place is Weybridge, Vermont: small, cold, lonely, and beautiful. Sylvia Drake is exhausted. As an unwed woman with few prospects,...
Friendship skills for neurodivergent adults : a guide for the anxious, uniquely wired, and easily distracted
Maguire, Caroline
Paper Book
From a social emotional learning expert: a book providing simple, science-based, practical advice including scripts, tips and strategies to help Neurodivergent adults who have ADHD, autism or anxiety find the belonging and support of lifelong friendships they seek.    ...
How to raise an emotionally mature child : your blueprint to a lifetime of happiness and success for your child
Gibson, Lindsay C.
Paper Book
A groundbreaking approach to parenting that presents emotional maturity as the foundation for happy, resilient, successful children--from the clinical psychologist behind the New York Times bestseller Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents "The wake-up...
How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University
Baker, Theo
Paper Book
The instant New York Times bestseller * Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by Barnes & Noble and Amazon "A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that 'sets the agenda for the planet' . . . in the tradition of Michael Lewis's Wall...
In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man: A Memoir
Junod, Tom
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE . From two-time National Magazine Award winner Tom Junod, a searching, brilliantly stylized memoir about a charismatic, philandering father who tried to mold his son in his image, the many secrets he hid, the son's obsessive quest to uncover...
The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright: The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise
Sherman, Casey
Paper Book
The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America. Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings--he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with...
Killin' Time: My Life and Music
Black, Clint
Paper Book
The long-awaited memoir from country music legend, Clint Black--a raw, intimate, and unflinching story that traces his rise from struggling songwriter to chart-topping superstar and enduring music legend. Over twenty million records sold. Twenty-two number one career singles....
Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online
Latifi, Fortesa
Paper Book
A searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood internet fame, Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content. What is it like to grow up with...
Make believe : on telling stories to children
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
"Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children's books." ―Kirkus Reviews Make Believe is bestselling children's author Mac Barnett's rallying cry for art...
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy, Happy Heart: Simple Steps to Achieving Long-Term Cardiovascular Health
Lerman, Amir
Paper Book
Want a longer, healthier, happier life? Start with healthy, happy heart. Mayo Clinic cardiologists give simple advice and actionable steps to help you lower your cardiovascular risk at any age and enjoy living well.  Heart disease is the number-one killer in...
My Life in 24 Frames Per Second: A Manga Autobiography of a Japanese Animation Pioneer Rintaro
Rintaro
Paper Book
An autobiography in manga form from legendary anime director Rintarô. Fully illustrated and with a foreword by director Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira, this inspiring memoir is the unique journey of an animation trailblazer. Grand Prize Winner of the...
The New Vegetarian: 500+ Recipes for a Lifetime of Great Meals
America's Test Kitchen
Paper Book
Here is the next generation vegetarian cookbook from America's Test Kitchen 500+ creative recipes that define vegetarian cooking today-fresher, fiberful, fantastic Enjoy vegetarian meal-making at its best with 500+ recipes that showcase a wide variety of vegetables...
Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain's Queen Without a Crown (Original)
Foster, Ann
Paper Book
*A Washington Post Notable Book for February!* The dramatic, absolutely outrageous story of Caroline of Brunswick, a beloved icon of the Regency era, who uplifted the voice of the public and unabashedly defied society's expectations, yet was shockingly robbed of...
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage
Burden, Belle
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Burden's searing, probing memoir explores . . . what she learned about intimacy and her own spirit."--People​​ "A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must...
Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic
Bunnie Xo
Paper Book
***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!*** From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear...
This Is Not about Running: A Memoir
Cain, Mary
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER By one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong--and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.<...
Transcendent: A Memoir
Cox, Laverne
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Four-time Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox shares her journey as a transgender woman in Hollywood, confronting childhood trauma, shame, gender identity, her transition, body image issues, her search for romantic love, deep-seated...
Ugly : a letter to my daughter
Fairyington, Stephanie
Paper Book
A tender, moving, and insightful account of queer motherhood and an interrogation of life on the margins of American culture as a self-described "ugly" woman "A rigorous ladyballs-out polemic that also tells the most raw, tender, against-all-odds story of parenthood that I've ever...
Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on Tiktok
James, Oliver
Paper Book
As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans. However, at age 32, with big dreams and few tools to actualize them, he dedicated himself to learning the key...
The well-educated child : how the principles and practices of quality thinking, agency, and ethical purpose cultivate deeper learning
Kenny, Deborah
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of America's leading educators explains what children need to thrive and excel. In The Well-Educated Child, Dr. Deborah Kenny offers an inspiring vision for education that cultivates intelligent, happy, morally...
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