New Titles, December 2025

Updated December 2, 2025
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Summer of our discontent
Williams, Thomas Chatterton
Paper Book
In this provocative book, Thomas Chatterton Williams, one of the most revered and reviled social commentators of our time, paints a clear and detailed picture of the ideas and events that have paved the way for the dramatic paradigm shift in social justice that has taken place over the past few...
If we burn : the mass protest decade and the missing revolution
Bevins, Vincent
Paper Book
"A remarkable new history" (David Wallace-Wells, New York Times Magazine) of a decade aflame--and what we can learn from its embers From 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more...
The sunflower boys : a novel
Wachman, Sam
Paper Book
"That rarest phenomenon: a war novel that feels at once timeless and precisely of the moment..." --Washington Post A poignant coming-of-age story with the sensitivity and haunting power of What Belongs to You and Swimming in the Dark, about a young boy wrestling with his...
Indian country : a novel
Rao, Shobha
Paper Book
In this fearless novel from the award-winning author of Girls Burn Brighter, a couple from India-so different from generations of white colonialists who came before them-move to Montana, only to discover how brutal and unforgiving hubris can be. "Rao's prose is so...
Before they were men : essays on manhood, compassion, and what went wrong
Tobia, Jacob
Paper Book
Gender nonconforming thought leader and bestselling author Jacob Tobia offers a paradigm-shifting argument for fundamentally reframing how we think about men. "A reckoning, a manifesto, a wellspring of curiosity, and an invitation to consider better ways of imagining...
What Happened to Millennials : In Defense of a Generation
Wells, Charlie
Paper Book
From an award-winning journalist, a reflective, smart, and deeply reported look at the millennial generation that draws on the experiences of five diverse individuals and explores where we go from here What happened to millennials? At the birth of America's largest...
Every Screen on the Planet: The War Over Tiktok
Baker-White, Emily
Paper Book
Every Screen on the Planet is the first major book on one of the most dramatic business stories of our time. Touching on politics, finance, data, and technology, the struggle over TikTok has enormous implications for our information landscape and the technological cold war between the United...
How to make it in the new music business : practical tips on building a loyal following and making a living as a musician
Herstand, Ari
Paper Book
Forget everything you think you know about the odds of "making it" in the music industry. Today, odds mean nothing and success is not about lucky breaks. It's about conquering social media, mastering the art of merchandising and simply working harder and being smarter than everyone else. We are...
Soldiers and kings : survival and hope in the world of human smuggling
De León, Jason
Ebook
WINNER OF THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION A TIME 10 Best Nonfiction Book of 2024 * An NPR Book We Love 2024 * A New York Times Notable Book of 2024 * A Boston Globe Best Book of 2024 "A work of extraordinary reportage and compassion...[it...
The laws of connection : the scientific secrets of building a strong social network
Robson, David (Science journalist)
Paper Book
This groundbreaking study reveals how social connections are far more important than we thought, showing us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives. Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular...
Making numbers count : how to translate data into stories that stick
Heath, Chip
Paper Book
How many hours' worth of songs are on your Spotify Wrapped this year? How much is your commute time really worth? How do you work out how likely you are to get Covid based on the official statistics? How do your viewing hours track against the most popular shows on Netflix?...
Literary theory for robots : how computers learned to write
Tenen, Dennis
Paper Book
Chatbots are sure to have a significant impact on the way we read, write, and think. For better or worse, they are being used to find information, influence public opinion, diagnose illness, and shape political discussion online. How did we get to this point, and what can we do to prepare?
Emotional intelligence : managing emotions to make a positive impact on your life and career
Hasson, Gill
Paper Book
From the author of the bestselling Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment. Emotional Intelligence is fast becoming the skill to master that will unlock your true potential. You've probably noticed that it's not the smartest people that are the most...
Letters to My Younger Queer Self: Inspiring, Influential Voices from the Lgbtqia+ Community
Harding, Daniel
Paper Book
'The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.' - Lorraine Kelly 'A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.' - William Hanson, author of Just Good Manners
Hot Takes : Every Journalist's Guide to Covering Climate Change
Babits, Sadie.
Paper Book
It's Monday morning and your editor assigns you a story about a housing project where several residents have been hospitalized because of heat stroke. Is this a climate story? Is it a climate justice story? No one would have thought so twenty years ago. In fact, when many of us were attending...

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