New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated May 21, 2025
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The #1 Dad Book: Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour
Patterson, James
"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
Abundance
Klein, Ezra
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A terrific book...Powerful and persuasive." --Fareed Zakaria "Spectacular...Offers a comprehensive indictment of the current problems and a clear path forward...Klein and Thompson usher in a mood shift. They inspire hope and enlarge...
Accidentally on Purpose
Kish, Kristen
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER | TIME's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 | New York Post's 30 Best Books for Spring | Amazon's Best Books of the Month | BookRiot's Best Books of April | Queerty's...
The ageless brain : how to sharpen and protect your mind for a lifetime
Bredesen, Dale E.
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer's, Dr. Dale Bredesen, comes a revolutionary new approach to preventing the onset of neurodegenerative disease and creating sustained brain health. In recent...
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...
Antisemitism in America : a warning
Schumer, Charles E.
Paper Book
In an urgent and personal new book, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-elected Jewish official in America, sheds light on the Jewish American experience and sounds the alarm about the troubling resurgence of antisemitism. For the first time in generations,...
Autism out loud : life with a child on the spectrum, from diagnosis to young adulthood
Swenson, Kate
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism -- From the creators of Finding Cooper's Voice, What Color is Monday?, and Tales of an...
Baking Across America : A Vintage Recipe Road Trip
Hollis, B. Dylan
Paper Book
Join B. Dylan Hollis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear, on a cross-country culinary journey with 100 uniquely American recipes. From the deserts of the Southwest to the shining Atlantic Coast, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this...
Believe : why everyone should be religious
Douthat, Ross Gregory
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller "Truly a Mere Christianity for the 21st century"--World magazine Do you ever wish you had more faith Here is a blueprint for thinking your way from doubt to belief. As a columnist for the New York Times who writes often about...
Bella Coco's crochet stitch library : my top 100 stitches, borders and motifs
Fragola, Sarah-Jayne
Paper Book
A stunning directory of 100 adaptable, inspirational crochet stitch patterns and 3 gorgeous projects from best-selling author and YouTube sensation, Bella Coco (Sarah-Jayne Fragola). Discover Sarah-Jayne's clear and friendly teaching style, known and loved by her more than 2 million...
Bluesky
Butow, Eric
The first and most trustworthy guide to the hot new social media platform Bluesky has been taking the social media world by storm. The platform offers users a high degree of control over what information they view and share, abilities they've lost on other platforms. Bluesky For...
The book of alchemy : a creative practice for an inspired life
Jaouad, Suleika
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A guide to the art of journaling--and a meditation on the central questions of life--by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more<...
The book of shadow work : unlock the true you: the must-have guide to inner healing and authenticity
Shaheen, Keila
Paper Book
Bestselling author and "empress of self-help" (The Atlantic) Keila Shaheen pens the ultimate modern guide for you to tap into the hidden powers that lie within you and unlock the life of your dreams. Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder, is this all there is? Are you...
Build a business you love : mastering the 5 stages of business
Ramsey, Dave
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER In Build a Business You Love, #1 New York Times bestselling author and Ramsey Solutions Founder and CEO, Dave Ramsey breaks down the system that took his business from a card table in his living room to a $250 million operation. Business leaders...
Careless people : a cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism
Wynn-Williams, Sarah
#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...
Code name: Pale Horse : how I went undercover to expose America's Nazis
Payne, Scott (FBI agent)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The thrilling true story of one man who risked his life to infiltrate the most dangerous neo-Nazi group in the United States, an "urgent and exciting look into the life of an FBI undercover agent" (Joe Pistone) by "one of the top undercover agents in the...
The courage to change : saying goodbye to good enough and embracing the promise of what can be
Meyer, Joyce
Change is inevitable. And sometimes it's confusing and difficult, even when it's good. We can't keep change from coming, but we can allow it to transform us rather than derail us by facing it and embracing it through the lens of God's unchanging promises to us. We...
Cybersecurity for Dummies
Steinberg, Joseph
Paper Book
Get the know-how you need to safeguard your data against cyber attacks Cybercriminals are constantly updating their strategies and techniques in search of new ways to breach data security--shouldn't you learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe? Fully updated with...
Dear writer : pep talks & practical advice for the creative life
Smith, Maggie
Paper Book
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic and Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird. Drawing from...
Dungeons & Dragons Rpg: Monster Manual Hard Cover (2024)
Lima, Maria
Paper Book
This revised and expanded Monster Manual contains a horde of creatures for the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons game-a monstrous menagerie of familiar favorites like dragons, giants, and mind flayers, plus a host of new monsters like the arch-hag and the blob of annihilation. Populate your worlds...
Easy Air Fryer Big & Bold Delicious Food American Measurements
Oliver, Jamie.
Paper Book
Air fryers save you time and money. Now discover just how delicious air frying can really be, with Jamie . . . Whether you're new to air frying or an expert, Jamie Oliver's here to help you take your gadget to the next level - enter Easy Air Fryer. The...
The essential cottage cookbook : simply delicious recipes for cottages, cabins, and wherever your travels take you
Buckett, Andrea
Paper Book
Whether you vacation at a cottage, cabin, lake house, campsite, or trailer, the experience is universal. It's about getting away from the daily grind and spending time surrounded by nature. But what's on the menu when you arrive? The Essential Cottage Cookbook has got you covered. Written by Andrea...
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...
The explorer's gene : why we seek big challenges, new flavors, and the blank spots on the map
Hutchinson, Alex
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author of Endure, Alex Hutchinson returns with a fresh, invigorating investigation into how exploration, uncertainty, and risk-taking shape our behavior and wellbeing. For fans of On Trails and Range alike, The Explorer's...
Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage (Original)
Reardon, Sara
Paper Book
"Floored is a transformative guide. A must-read for reclaiming comfort, dignity, and vitality." - Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Board Certified OBGYN and author of The New Menopause The definitive guide to pelvic floor health, written by pelvic floor...
The folly of realism : how the West deceived itself about Russia and betrayed Ukraine
Vindman, Alexander S.
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller  A chilling analysis of how Western indecision and apathy made possible the return of brutal Russian expansionism with catastrophic consequences - "A must-read for anyone who wants to understand what went...
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...
Four red sweaters : powerful true stories of women and the Holocaust
Adlington, Lucy
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz tells the stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust, strangers whose lives were unknowingly linked by everyday garments, revealing how the...
Free : my search for meaning
Knox, Amanda
Paper Book
Amanda Knox reflects on her world-famous confinement in an Italian prison and her return to an "ordinary" life--revealing hard-won truths about purpose and fulfillment. Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't...
Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening
Wilson, Scott A.
Imagine growing thriving vegetable plants, fragrant herb gardens, robust perennials and stunning annuals. It's time to think inside the box -- one that's filled with good-quality soil teeming with beneficial soil organisms, that is. Raised bed gardening is a wildly popular method that...
Ginseng roots : a memoir
Thompson, Craig
Paper Book
From the celebrated author of Blankets and Habibi comes a new graphic memoir exploring the class divide, childhood labor, family, and our globalized world--all centered on Wisconsin's ginseng farming industry "Ginseng Roots is Thompson's most visually arresting...
Go forth and forage : a guide to foraging over 50 of the most common edible & medicinal North American mushrooms
Johnson, Whitney (Forager)
Paper Book
Go Forth and Forage is a North American mushroom foraging guide with identification, harvesting, and preparation instructions for over 50 edible and medicinal mushrooms.
The Granny Square Book: 125 Modern Designs to Crochet
Mitchell, Katy
Mix and match your next crochet project with over 150 modern granny square designs. These aren't your granny's granny squares. Combining bold colors and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 150 designs covering a wide range of themes for...
Hope The Autobiography
Pope Francis/ Musso, Carlo (CON)/ Dixon, Richard (TRN)/ Carlo Musso (TRN)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Pope Francis originally intended this exceptional memoir to appear only after his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope moved him to make this precious legacy available sooner. Now, the book stands as his testament; the spiritual,...
How to menopause : take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before
Fadal, Tamsen
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER * Next Big Idea Club Must Read Book  EXPERT-DRIVEN, GIRLFRIEND-APPROVED * The perimenopause and menopause manual that cuts through...
How to Paint It!: 100 Simple Watercolor Paintings in Six Steps or Less
Stevens, Sharone
Paper Book
From a cup of coffee to a panda, this comprehensive directory of 100 step-by-step watercolor projects will teach you how to paint it, in six steps or less! Watercolor painting has never been easier or more fun with this super-accessible guide to painting animals, botanicals,...
I'll Never Call Him Dad Again: Turning Our Family Trauma of Sexual Assault and Chemical Submission Into a Collective Fight
Darian, Caroline
Paper Book
**International Bestseller** "I am in awe of your courage...for you to be willing to share the truth of your life is an act of victory and triumph... You are a mighty woman. Thank you for writing this book." --Oprah Winfrey, Global Media Leader and Host of The Oprah Podcast THE BOOK...
John & Paul : a love story in songs
Leslie, Ian
Paper Book
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* "We think we know everything, but author Ian Leslie proves otherwise. His new book, 'John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,' is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's...
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...
Many lives of mama love a memoir of lying stealing writing and healing
Hardin, Lara Love
Paper Book
"Once you start reading, be prepared, because you won't want to stop." --Oprah Winfrey OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK * New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her unlikely comeback as a...
Martha Stewart's gardening handbook : the essential guide to designing, planting, and growing
Stewart, Martha
Paper Book
An instant New York Times Bestseller "If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. And if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make a garden."  --Martha Stewart, Martha Netflix Documentary<...
Matriarch : a memoir
Knowles-Lawson, Tina
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK * A revealing personal life story like no other--enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering--and a testament to the world-making power of Black motherhood "A fascinating memoir of Tina Knowles's journey to become...
Me, but better : the science and promise of personality change
Khazan, Olga
Paper Book
Is it really possible to change your entire personality in a year? An award-winning journalist experiments with her own personality to find out--and reveals the science behind lasting change. In recent years, Olga Khazan had been spiraling toward an existential crisis....
Microsoft 365 Word
Gookin, Dan
Paper Book
Take a deep dive into the most popular word processor on the planet Word, Microsoft's powerful and popular word processor, is capable of extraordinary things. From template building to fancy formatting and even AI-powered editing and proofing, your copy of Word stands ready to help...
Miracles and wonder : the historical mystery of Jesus
Pagels, Elaine H.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . From a renowned National Book Award-winning scholar, an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that reshaped the world. "This a brilliant and necessary book. Sober, wise,...
Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers
Fraser, Caroline
Paper Book
"A provocative and page-turning work of true crime." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A provocative, eerily lyrical study of the heyday of American serial killers . . . A true-crime story written with compassion, fury, and scientific sense." --Kirkus (starred...
My Next Breath: A Memoir
Renner, Jeremy
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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...
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...
The next day : transitions, change, and moving forward
Gates, Melinda
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a rare window into some of her life's pivotal moments, Melinda French Gates draws from previously untold stories to offer a new perspective on encountering transitions. "You don't get to be my age without...
Odyssey: The Greek Myths Reimagined
Fry, Stephen
Paper Book
The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.   Odysseus's journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest...
On the hippie trail : Istanbul to Kathmandu and the making of a travel writer
Steves, Rick
Paper Book
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 backpacker was the storied "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year-old...
One day everyone will have always been against this
El Akkad, Omar, 1982-
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in a West that betrays its fundamental values "[A] bracing memoir and manifesto."--The New York Times "I can...
Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again
Tapper, Jake
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
Queer & Christian : reclaiming the bible, our faith, and our place at the table
Robertson, Brandan
Paper Book
Celebrate queer faith and take your rightful place at God's table with Brandan Robertson, the "TikTok Pastor," Biblical scholar, and social activist For too long, the Bible has been weaponized to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals, despite Jesus' radical message of inclusion. In...
Resolute : how we humans keep finding ways to beat the toughest odds
Hall, Benjamin
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Saved tells the remarkable story of his harrowing recovery after surviving a deadly Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and shares the most profound lessons he learned about the power of...
Revenge : the inside story of Trump's return to power
Isenstadt, Alex
Paper Book
From Axios' Senior Political Reporter Alex Isenstadt, a fly-on-the-wall account of Donald Trump's history-defying reelection campaign, illustrating how he overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to return to the White House.   Over the course of the...
Secrets of adulthood : simple truths for our complex lives
Rubin, Gretchen
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness. The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our lives....
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...
Story of a murder : the wives, the mistress, and Dr. Crippen
Rubenhold, Hallie
Paper Book
*The International Bestseller* This is the story of a murder, not a murderer . . . In this epic examination of one of the most infamous murders of the twentieth century, bestselling author of The Five, Hallie Rubenhold, gives voice to those who were...
Sweet farm! : cookies, cakes, salads (!), and other delights from my kitchen on a sugar beet farm
Yeh, Molly
Paper Book
More than 100 recipes for sweet treats from New York Times bestselling author and Food Network star Molly Yeh's cozy kitchen on a sugar beet (and wheat!) farm, to be shared in potlucks, set on the counter for family snacking, or scarfed down in one sitting. Molly...
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365
McFedries, Paul
Paper Book
An illustrated, A-to-Z, and newly updated guide to mastering Microsoft Office 365 Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition is a newly revised edition of the easy-to-use and up-to-date visual walkthrough of Microsoft's ubiquitous office products. It#s the fastest and...
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...
Today Loves Food: Recipes from America's Favorite Kitchen
Boscamp, Emi
Paper Book
Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, Jenna Bush, and the other TODAY show hosts curate a collection of the show''s most popular recipes Today Loves Food is an accessible and beautiful cookbook featuring the recipes that have made TODAY a...
Two chefs in the garden : over 150 garden-inspired vegetarian recipes
Crawford, Lynn
Paper Book
Two Chefs in the Garden is packed with vegetarian recipes inspired by country living, growing vegetables, and a desire to eat more plants. From the endless bounty of their garden - sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy arugula, earthy leeks, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkins, potatoes, and more - chefs and...
Unmasking for life : the autistic person's guide to connecting, loving, and living authentically
Price, Devon
Paper Book
Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism. "Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their...
Uptown girl : a memoir
Brinkley, Christie
In 1974, a twenty-year-old Christie Brinkley was "discovered" outside a Paris phone booth, which set off a meteoric modeling career that would land her on the covers of hundreds of magazines and cement her legacy as an All-American icon. Although she's lived more than fifty years in...
The very hungry celiac : your favorite foods made gluten-free
Persson, Melanie
Paper Book
Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance used to mean that favorite foods like delicate pastries, springy noodles and fluffy cakes were off the menu. Now Melanie Persson, Instagram foodie and the first celiac contestant on MasterChef Australia, is bringing them back in The Very Hungry Celiac<...
Voice for the voiceless : over seven decades of struggle with China for my land and my people
Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this unique book offering personal, spiritual, and historical reflections--some never shared before--His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his struggle with China to save Tibet and its people for nearly seventy-five years. The Dalai...
Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder
James, Rachel McCarthy
Paper Book
A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture. For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill. Much...
When the going was good : an editor's adventures during the last golden age of magazines
Carter, Graydon
Paper Book
When Graydon Carter was offered the editorship of Vanity Fair in 1992, he knew he faced an uphill battle - how to make the esteemed and long-established magazine his own. Not only was he confronted with a staff that he perceived to be loyal to the previous regime, but also he arrived only a few...
Who is government? : the untold story of public service
Lewis, Michael
"Perhaps never before has there been a book better timed or more urgent." --Washington Post "Michael Lewis has this incredible ability to zoom in on one person's story, and from there reveals something much bigger about our culture. His books leave you seeing the world...
You don't need to forgive : trauma recovery on your own terms
Gregory, Amanda Ann
Featured in The New York Times, "10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy in 2025" "A valuable resource for clinicians and patients that navigates questions of forgiveness with tact."--Foreword Reviews You can find peace, whether or not you forgive those who harmed you. Feeling...

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