New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated November 14, 2025
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38 Londres Street : on impunity, Pinochet in England, and a Nazi in Patagonia
Sands, Philippe
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE * In this intimate legal and historical detective story, the world-renowned lawyer and acclaimed author of East West Street traces the footsteps of two of the twentieth century's most merciless criminals--accused of genocide and crimes...
The art of spending money : simple choices for a richer life
Housel, Morgan
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life Most of us don't know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to...
A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law: What Everybody Needs to Know about Canadian Family Law but Could Never Afford to Ask
Payne, Julien D.
Paper Book
A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law is written for the average Canadian, but will no doubt also be of great use to judges, lawyers, mediators, and others who engage in family dispute resolution. It will be of special interest to those who are contemplating separation or divorce and are looking...
Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life
Sioux, Nia
Paper Book
"Sioux's harrowing reality TV ordeal cuts deep, and her subsequent self-assurance is endearing and infectious. It adds up to an inspiring account of reclaiming artistic agency." - Publisher's Weekly When you've been told over and over that you belong at the bottom, how do you...
Breakaway : The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game
Donkin, Karissa.
Paper Book
When the first puck dropped in the Professional Women's Hockey League in January 2024, it had been a long time coming. Women have been playing hockey since at least 1890 and playing professionally for decades. But until 2024, even the highest-level female players had never been compensated as...
The Breath of the Gods : The History and Future of the Wind
Winchester, Simon
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic...
Canadian Architectural Styles : A Field Guide
Mikel, Don.
Paper Book
Featuring over 1,000 photographs, this guide identifies more than 40 important architectural styles in Canada, ranging from the nineteenth-century Georgian, Gothic Revival and Italianate buildings to twentieth- and twenty-first-century Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist and Neo-Expressionism...
The coddling of the American mind : how good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure
Lukianoff, Greg
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller * Finalist for the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction * A New York Times Notable Book * Bloomberg Best Book of 2018 * One of Bill Gates's Top Five Books of All Time "Their distinctive contribution to the higher...
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing
Anyan, Hu
Paper Book
"Hu Anyan's I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, translated by Jack Hargreaves, offers an unvarnished dispatch from the front lines of the gig economy, written by a guy who's held nearly every low-wage, low-reward job on the market (delivery driver, security guard, convenience store clerk, bicycle...
The feel-good meal plan : a fresh take on meal prep with over 100 nourishing recipes to feed your family with ease
Pleskot, Lindsay
Paper Book
A GLOBE & MAIL AND TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER 2025 TASTE CANADA AWARDS GOLD WINNER Flexible meal planning for your busy life! With weekly meal prep done in under two hours, you'll have flavorful, nutrition-packed meals on the table quickly every night of the...
Five Walls and the Door : How Canada Messed Up On Immigration
Keller, Tony.
Paper Book
Is immigration a problem or an opportunity? Do we need walls or doors? The answer to both questions is yes. For decades, Canada was an outlier. The country took in more immigrants than other developed countries, with less opposition. Whatever Canada was doing, it seemed to be working....
The Friend Machine : On the Trail of AI Companionship
Hetherington, Victoria.
Paper Book
What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where
Giving up is unforgivable : a manual for keeping a democracy
Vance, Joyce
Paper Book
We're in this together. For the past two years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack 'Civil Discourse' with these four words. In that time, she's guided readers through a continued erosion of democratic norms, the unprecedented felony conviction of an ex-president, and the...
Golden Years: What I've Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV
Turner, Gerry
Paper Book
From beloved inaugural Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, an uplifting memoir about a fresh start after heartbreak and a juicy peek behind the reality TV curtain. Gerry Turner's life changed forever when his high school sweetheart, and wife of over forty years, Toni passed...
Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth
King, Amy Duggar
Paper Book
"Not only was I singled out and shamed, but I was lied to as well. I'm still trying to untangle the lies--some of them televised across the country--from the truth." You've heard some of the story: the manipulation and abuse hidden behind the traditional Christian values that...
How to end a story : collected diaries, 1978-1998
Garner, Helen
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE * For the first time ever, collected here are all three volumes of the diaries of Helen Garner, inviting readers into the world behind the novels and nonfiction of a literary force. "This is one for the introverts -- the wary and the peevish,...
Lawless : Abortion under Complete Decriminalization
Paynter, Martha.
Paper Book
Canada is the only country with complete decriminalization of abortion: no gestational duration limitations, no parental consent obligations, and no waiting periods. In recent years, other countries (New Zealand, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico) have made strides toward this, while the United States...
Poetry Comics
Snider, Grant
Paper Book
"A poetry-filled graphic novel that is powerful in its simplicity." ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review   "Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor." ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review  
The possession of Barbe Hallay diabolical arts and daily life in early Canada
Cowan, Mairi
Paper Book
When strange signs appeared in the sky over Québec during the autumn of 1660, people began to worry about evil forces in their midst. They feared that witches and magicians had arrived in the colony, and a teenaged servant named Barbe Hallay started to act as if she were possessed. The community...
Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War
Tapper, Jake
Paper Book
"Not only riveting to read but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism." --David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon In this thrilling true story, #1 New York Times...
Science under siege : how to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world
Mann, Michael E.
Paper Book
In this "well-researched guide," two of the world's most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement--and offer "powerful ideas about how to fight back" (Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun) "Science is indeed...
Trust Your Gut: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Feeling Unstoppable
Fisher, Jennifer
Paper Book
From Jennifer Fisher, the cult-favorite jewelry designer and creator of Jennifer Fisher Kitchen, a must-have cookbook with 100 recipes designed to maximize your energy, stay clear-headed, and look hot at any age Since being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease in high...
Vanished Beyond the Map : The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell
Shoalts, Adam.
Paper Book
In November 1910, explorer Hubert Darrell vanished in the uncharted wilds of the Northwest Territories. A prospector who had been swept up in the Klondike Gold Rush, Darrell later made his name as an expert guide, trapper, and restless wanderer who ventured where few others dared. At a time when...
Wealthy Barber 2025 Indigo Exclusive: The Fully Updated All-Time Canadian Classic
Chilton, David.
Paper Book
When everyone knows that everyone knows... : common knowledge and the mysteries of money, power, and everyday life
Pinker, Steven
Paper Book
From one of the world's most celebrated intellectuals, a brilliantly insightful work that explains how we think about each other's thoughts about each other's thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker shows that we do it all the time. This awareness, which we experience as...
Winston and the Windsors : how Churchill shaped a royal dynasty
Morton, Andrew
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Queen and Diana, a groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Winston Churchill. From an early age, Winston Churchill was convinced that he was a man of destiny....
Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat
Holiday, Ryan
Paper Book
In this much-anticipated final installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for the virtue on which all other virtues depend. Of all the stoic virtues - courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom - wisdom is the most elusive. This is especially...
You can make this! : more than 100 family favorite recipes
Kinsey, Angela
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Angela Kinsey and extraordinary home chef Joshua Snyder, the couple behind the "wholesome and charming" (Mashable) Baking with Josh and Ange, this family-friendly cookbook featuring more than a hundred recipes--from festive breakfasts...
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