New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated April 10, 2025
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#1 Dad Book
Patterson, James.
Paper Book
"Hilarious and sharp...everything ​(and more) about being a dad." -Ron Howard "Bestseller Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice...sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection." -Publishers Weekly
3D printers : a beginner's guide : all of the design and technical basics you need to use any 3D printer
Bothmann, Oliver
Paper Book
This must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home! Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as FreeCAD, Blender, Sketchup Free,...
All or nothing : how Trump recaptured America
Wolff, Michael
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of Fire and Fury delivers a breathtaking insider account of the 2024 Trump campaign--undoubtedly the wildest, most unpredictable campaign in U.S. history, including multiple criminal trials, two assassination attempts, and a sudden switch of...
Careless people : a cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism
Wynn-Williams, Sarah
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller "Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods." -Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times
Chokepoints : American power in the age of economic warfare
Fishman, Edward (Foreign policy expert)
Paper Book
It used to be that ravaging another country's economy required blockading its ports and laying siege to its cities. Now all it takes is a statement posted online by the U.S. government. In Chokepoints, Edward Fishman, a former top State Department sanctions official, takes us deep into the back...
Easy Air Fryer : Big & Bold Delicious Food
Oliver, Jamie.
Paper Book
Get ready for Jamie's next cookbook, coming Spring 2025! Now available for preorder. TRANSFORM YOUR AIR FRYER COOKING WITH JAMIE OLIVER'S EASY, VERSATILE, AND DELICIOUS RECIPES--PRE-ORDER TODAY! Whether you're new to air frying or an expert, Jamie's here to help you...
Everything is tuberculosis : the history and persistence of our deadliest infection
Green, John
Paper Book
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! * #1 Washington Post bestseller! * #1 Indie Bestseller! * USA Today Bestseller! John Green, acclaimed author and passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the...
Feeding the machine : the hidden human labor powering A.I.
Muldoon, James
Paper Book
For readers of Naomi Klein and Nicole Perlroth, a myth-dissolving exposé of how artificial intelligence exploits human labor, and a resounding argument for a more equitable digital future. Silicon Valley has sold us the illusion that artificial intelligence is a frictionless...
For the Love of a Son : A Memoir of Addiction, Loss, and Hope
Oake, Scott.
Paper Book
#1 National Bestseller From Hockey Night in Canada's Scott Oake, a raw and honest memoir about his son's struggle with opioid use and how he turned a father's worst nightmare into a second chance for others battling addiction. A father's love. A...
The harder I fight, the more I love you : a memoir
Case, Neko
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN APPLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life--one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and...
The house of my mother : a daughter's quest for freedom
Franke, Shari
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Heart-wrenchingly personal...dizzying." --Rolling Stone From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog--now the subject of a new Hulu...
How to Share an Egg : A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty
Reichert, Bonny.
Paper Book
A GLOBE & MAIL AND TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER "I started crying on page one; a few pages later I burst into laughter. This beautifully written book takes readers on an emotional journey that is both heartbreaking and hopeful." --Ruth Reichl,...
How we learn to be brave : decisive moments in life and faith
Budde, Mariann Edgar
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER How We Learn to Be Brave is an inspirational guide to the key junctures in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves, by the bishop of the famed Episcopal Diocese of...
Inner Excellence : Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life
Murphy, Jim.
Paper Book
Want Guaranteed Freedom and Confidence When You Perform? Discover the life guide that has developed world champions, empowered athletes to become world #1, and most importantly, transformed their hearts and minds. This step-by-step training manual from one of the world's top mental...
The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about
Robbins, Mel
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Sunday Times Bestseller #1 Amazon Bestseller #1 Audible Bestseller A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as...
Lorne : the man who invented Saturday Night Live
Morrison, Susan
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America's most beloved comedy show "The kind of biographical monument usually consecrated to founding fathers, canonical authors and world-historical scientific geniuses."--The New York...
Matriarch : a memoir
Knowles-Lawson, Tina
Paper Book
A revealing personal life story like no other--enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering--and a testament to the world-making power of Black motherhood "You are Celestine," she said. She squatted to push the hair off my face and pull leaves off my pajama legs. "Like...
My Next Breath: A Memoir
Renner, Jeremy
Paper Book
The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner's near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second most...
The next conversation : argue less, talk more
Fisher, Jefferson
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything No matter who you're talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately...
On the hippie trail : Istanbul to Kathmandu and the making of a travel writer
Steves, Rick
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any...
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
El Akkad, Omar
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by TIME, Lit Hub, Vulture, and Foreign Policy * One of the Chicago Review of Books' Must-Read Books of February 2025 * One of The...
Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again
Tapper, Jake
Paper Book
From two of America's most respected journalists, an unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden's run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline--amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration
Ripper : The Making of Pierre Poilievre
Bourrie, Mark.
Paper Book
As Canada heads towards a pivotal election, bestselling author Mark Bourrie charts the rise of Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and considers the history and potential cost of the politics of division. Six weeks into the Covid pandemic, New York Times columnist David Brooks identified...
The sirens' call : how attention became the world's most endangered resource
Hayes, Christopher
Paper Book
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of...
Source Code: My Beginnings
Gates, Bill
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age. "A surprisingly candid memoir of the Microsoft mogul's early years. . . . Reading this book feels like watching someone...
Teach Yourself Visually Windows 11
McFedries, Paul
Paper Book
A fully illustrated, up-to-date, and start-to-finish guide to using Windows 11 devices Tired of tech books that tell you what to do but never actually show you how to use your latest devices? Then Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11, 2nd Edition is for you...
The tell : a memoir
Griffin, Amy (Businesswoman)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK * An astonishing memoir that explores how far we will go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we face our secrets and begin to share our stories "The Tell encourages us to recognize that sometimes...
Using artificial intelligence : absolute beginner's guide
Miller, Michael
Paper Book
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide Who knew how simple AI could be? Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide will have you getting the most of popular AI tools in no time! Here's a small sample of what you'll find inside: Learn how AI...
Value(s) : building a better world for all
Carney, Mark
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Winner of the 2021 National Business Book Award * Shortlisted for the 2021 Donner Prize A bold and urgent argument by the Prime Minister of Canada and former bank governor on the radical, foundational change that is required if we are to build an economy and...
Windows 11 simplified
McFedries, Paul
Paper Book
Learn Windows 11 quickly and painlessly with this beginner's guide Windows 11 Simplified, 2nd Edition is your absolute beginner's guide to the ins and outs of Windows. Fully updated to cover Windows 11 and the latest updates from Microsoft, this highly visual guide covers all...
YouTube channels
Ciampa, Rob
Paper Book
Unleash Your Video Stardom! Ready to shine on the world's biggest stage? With YouTube Channels For Dummies, you'll unlock the secrets to creating powerful videos and channels that captivate audiences and propel your brand to stardom. Four renowned experts guide you through...

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