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From the bestselling, prize-winning author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain, a spellbinding account of a family devastated by the sudden death of their nineteen-year-old son, only to discover that he had created a secret life which drew him into the dangerous criminal underworld...

The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street is an intimate geopolitical memoir about a family separated by distance and borders, split between Taiwan and Canada in the wake of shifting global powers. In 1979, following the US-Taiwan break in diplomatic relations, a family...

A daughter's inspiring memoir of a childhood short on money, but rich in all the rest, and her eccentric and misguided father who fails spectacularly at everything--except being a loving parent. In a mining town where hope is as tapped out as the gold, a mother abandons her two...

In this rowdy, frank, and moving reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether pursuing her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.

An inspiring memoir by the Canadian-born former First Lady of Iceland that asks the question: What if the life you didn't plan is the one where you find your voice? In early 2016, Canadian-born Eliza Reid's biggest daily goals were modest but meaningful: showering without...

Veteran journalist Whit Fraser recounts the stories behind the stories in this collection of tales drawn from fifty years of reporting on nation-changing events. From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall is a sweeping memoir from veteran journalist and northern...

New York Times bestselling author of Nowhere for Very Long and Never Leave the Dogs Behind Brianna Madia considers putting down roots--but on her own terms--in this intimate and inspiring memoir. Brianna Madia is beloved for her honest and enthralling accounts of life in the...

An unflinchingly honest and disarmingly funny memoir from an exhausted mom who broke under the pressure to do it all, faced her past, found herself--and learned to let go of perfection and just serve the dang chicken nuggets. "Libby is shifting the cultural narrative in a way that...

"An inspiring roadmap to navigating life's challenges with grace, grit, and a refusal to settle for anything less than your worth." -Chelsea Handler, comedian and #1 bestselling author  Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up...

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times From the award-winning, bestselling author of classic histories of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, a groundbreaking reckoning with the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band All great music is a threat.

OPRAH'S #1 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 * A luminous memoir in essays from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, who reflects on her origins and the mysteries of memory. "Small Town Girls is a brilliant, wide-ranging book, nostalgic and tough-minded at the same time. Like...

A bold new history of Europe, from ancient Greece to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "A true tour de force." --Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads   What do we talk about when we talk about Europe? Is it defined by...

'A romp through British royal fashion and image-making between the Edwardian era and 1960 . . . Compelling and well-researched' New York Times 'Magnificent . . . A book that is tart, racy and compulsively readable. The pictures, as you might expect, are gorgeous'...

"A beautifully written, clear-eyed biography of a very Russian tragedy."--Dan Jones, The Sunday Times From one of our most acclaimed historians, a major new biography of one of history's most disturbing, dubious masterminds, showing how a Siberian peasant, through his...

On a June morning in 2022, Bill Gaston drives off the Victoria-Port Angeles ferry in a rented Dodge Charger with his two sons. Born in the USA but "Canadian through and through," Gaston is on a road trip to Tabor, Iowa, the town founded by his great, great, great-grandparents as the westernmost...

A major revisionist history of the Lewis and Clark expedition: For the first time in a generation, This Vast Enterprise offers a fresh and more accurate account of one of the most important episodes in American history, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths. ...

From the author of A Product of Genetics (and Day Drinking) comes a rowdy and hilarious new collection of essays on life as an elder millennial, filled with life lessons on everything from marriage to parenting to rolling with the punches when Gen Z mocks your TikTok dances

Written by Oscar Wilde's only grandson, After Oscar recounts the gripping story of Wilde and his enduring legacy. "Fascinating...A magnificent blend of scholarship and memoir and a vital contribution to Wildeana."--Stephen Fry, actor and author Oscar Wilde died in November 1900,...

24th Poet Laureate of the United States Ada Limón inspires us to see poetry as much more than just words--as a powerful force for healing, a call to action, and a vibrant celebration of humanity's many voices. Ada Limón--celebrated poet laureate and 2023 MacArthur fellow--takes...

One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2026 From one of our most distinguished literary voices, a defining essay collection blending personal reflection with urgent political writing and wide-ranging cultural criticism. For thirty years Anne Enright&...

Instant New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith returns with a new collection of poems on the sometimes-blurry distinction between mind and body, and how the self shifts and moves through time and space. The title of Maggie Smith's new collection...

From award-winning journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum, a powerful account of one woman's quest for answers--and a miracle--from the big business of fertility. After having their first child without issue, Kathryn and her husband were trying for a second. She suffered one miscarriage...

"Muskism cuts straight to the core of the man and the moment, explaining how a mercurial, conspiracy-prone, vicious bastard can inspire loyalty and billions in other peoples' money, and the nightmare world he wants to build with those billions." -Cory Doctorow, author of...

Hello, and welcome to Planet Money! Millions of listeners trust the world's leading economics podcast to explain the mysterious inner workings of the global economy and the forces that affect nearly every decision we make. Through expert research and delightful stories the Planet Money hosts help...

From an award-winning University of Oxford professor comes a brilliant, urgent new look at prophecies--the predictions that determine our lives, from our personal finances and the quality of our healthcare to the news and social media we consume and the products foisted upon us. ...

A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos "With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time" --Ed...

From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller On Trails comes a wondrous new journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees--from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai--can teach us to grow wise. ...

Award-winning Dene activist and writer Katłı̨̀ą teaches us Indigenous ways to protect and learn from Mother Earth. The Dene in Canada's Northwest Territories have lived alongside nature for many generations. From battling environmental racism on the...

From the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today. Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an...

A stunning work of natural history, science and polar travelogue, Where the Earth Meets the Sky chronicles one woman's journey to study penguins in Antarctica, the most isolated place on the planet. Antarctica is a land of extremes. It is the coldest, windiest, and most...

The Astonishing Lives of Older Women offers both cautionary tales from courageous women and practical financial insights, empowering women to navigate the challenges of career decisions, family responsibilities, and long-term financial planning with greater awareness and confidence....

You can't always be happy, but you can be joyful, anyway. We live in a culture convinced that chasing happiness will optimize our bodies, our minds, our relationships, our lives. But in the meantime, bad news usually stays bad: Illness, chronic pain, grief, and disappointment don...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause explains everything a woman needs to know to thrive during the often-misdiagnosed and medically ignored perimenopausal years "Don't tolerate shrugged shoulders from your doctor during your perimenopausal...

From the international bestselling author of Gut, an entertaining and highly informative book about how the body's organs work in tandem to keep us as healthy as we can be. In a world that is becoming ever louder and more complex, sometimes the best perspective is to look inward--at our...

From Amir Levine, MD, coauthor of the multimillion-copy bestseller Attached: What's the secret to finding success, happiness, and love? You need to feel SECURE. How do you become more connected to the people around you, without the fear of being hurt? How can you stop...