New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated October 3, 2025
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1491 : new revelations of the Americas before Columbus
Mann, Charles C.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492--from "a remarkably engaging writer" (The New York Times Book Review).   Contrary to what...
Ace : what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex
Chen, Angela
Paper Book
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What...
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance
Passmore, Ben
From the Ignatz and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Ben Passmore comes a whirlwind graphic history of Black life, taken by force "Virtuosic . . . refreshing . . . Every element seems packed with meaning."--The New York Times "Passmore raises the scale from the...
The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
Van der Kolk, Bessel A.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestseller "Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." --Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher...
Breakneck : China's quest to engineer the future
Wang, Dan
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award An August 2025 Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Book A riveting, firsthand investigation of China's seismic progress, its human costs, and what it...
Carbon : the book of life
Hawken, Paul
Paper Book
Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth's composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the possible demise of civilisation....
Celebrate : Joyful Baking All Year Round
Hollywood, Paul
From the New York Times-bestselling author and internationally beloved host of The Great British Baking Show, Paul Hollywood's next showstopping book of the ultimate celebratory bakes for every holiday and occasion. BIRTHDAY CAKES * HOLIDAY DESSERTS * THANKSGIVING...
The Christmas movie cookbook : recipes from your favorite holiday films
Rutland, Julia Dowling
Paper Book
Bring the merry festivities from the screen right to your own table with The Christmas Movie Cookbook with more than 65 scrumptious recipes inspired by scenes from your favorite Christmas films. Do you ever yearn for roast turkey while watching National Lampoon's...
Dark renaissance : the dangerous times and fatal genius of Shakespeare's greatest rival
Greenblatt, Stephen
Poor boy. Spy. Transgressor. Genius. In repressive Elizabethan England, artists are frightened into dull conventionality; foreigners are suspect; popular entertainment largely consists of coarse spectacles, animal fights, and hangings. Into this crude world of government censorship...
Dr. Werthless
Schechter, Harold
Paper Book
He Studied Murder And Nearly Killed the Comics Industry! From the team behind the award-winning "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" comes a nonfiction graphic novel examining Dr. Fredric Wertham, of one of the most polarizing figures in pop culture history. Wertham...
Fawning : why the need to please makes us lose ourselves--and how to find our way back
Clayton, Ingrid
From a clinical psychologist and expert in complex trauma recovery comes a powerful guide introducing fawning, an often-overlooked piece of the fight-flight-freeze reaction to trauma--explaining what it is, why it happens, and how to help survivors regain their voice and sense of self....
Feeding Ghosts: A Memoir
Hulls, Tessa 
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOKS CRITICS CIRCLE JOHN LEONARD PRIZE WINNER OF THE 2025 ANISFIELD WOLF PRIZE WINNER OF THE LIBBY AWARD FOR BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL KIRKUS NONFICTION PRIZE FINALIST, LONGLISTED FOR...
Flying blind : drug smuggling, a plane crash, and a daughter's quest for the truth
Henderson, Artis
Paper Book
In the vein of Small Fry or Priestdaddy, No Ordinary Bird is a compelling father-daughter story that reads like true crime, haunted by a question the dashing and mysterious Lamar Chester had always taught his daughter to ask: "How do you tell the good guys from the bad?" Artis...
The game
Dryden, Ken
Paper Book
At times funny and melancholy, always insightful and revealing, The Game is full of vivid stories of one of hockey's greatest teams, and some of its greatest players. * A reflective and provocative look at a life in hockey and at the game itself. * A commemorative, 20th anniversary edition of this...
Ghost food : 75 spooky, fun, and frightening Halloween-inspired sweet treats
Gallagher, Cayla
Paper Book
Are you brave enough . . . . . . to bake? Sneak into a haunted house to hunt for Marshmallow Ghosts and cast some spells to create a S'mores Marshmallow Ghost Tart. Stop by the Pumpkin Patch for some Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate while on the way to the Creepy...
Good Things : Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love: a Cookbook
Nosrat, Samin/ Brackett, Aya (PHT)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat--and one of America's most beloved chefs and teachers--125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communion With all the generosity of spirit...
Heartbreaker : a memoir
Campbell, Mike
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER "An exhilarating account. . . . an exemplary music memoir."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) A fast-paced, tender-hearted rock 'n' roll memoir for...
How to piss off men : 109 things to say to shatter the male ego
Prue, Kyle
BE NO MAN'S PEACE. Have you ever been badgered by an annoying pick-up artist at the bar? Ever felt a burning desire to emotionally torture a friend's boyfriend? Have you ever endured just talking to a man before? If so, then this book is for you....
Into the magic shop : a neurosurgeon's quest to discover the mysteries of the brain and the secrets of the heart
Doty, James R.
Paper Book
The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart   Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother...
John Williams : a composer's life
Greiving, Tim
Paper Book
The first biography of a great American composer of the cinema ageJohn Williams is one of the most important film composers of all time, having almost singlehandedly revived the Hollywood symphonic scoring tradition and helped restore the livelihood of American orchestras through the popularity of...
Joyride : A Memoir
Orlean, Susan
Paper Book
From the beloved New Yorker writer Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book and hailed as "a national treasure" by The Washington Post, Joyride is a masterful memoir of finding her creative calling and...
The Last Days of Budapest: The Destruction of Europe's Most Cosmopolitan Capital in World War II
LeBor, Adam
Paper Book
"The Last Days of Budapest is a masterpiece. Immaculately researched, it is packed with large-than-life characters and revelations about the unknown espionage history of the Second World War.... This is history as it should be written: utterly engrossing." -Malcolm Brabant,...
Letter from Japan
Kondo, Marie/ Iida, Marie (CON)
In her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up opens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy--and can make our lives better today....
Midnight on the Potomac : the last year of the Civil War, the Lincoln assassination, and the rebirth of America
Ellsworth, Scott, (Historian)
Paper Book
From the author of The Ground Breaking, longlisted for the National Book Award, comes a riveting saga of the last year of the Civil War--and a revealing new account of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln Told with a page-turning pace, New York Times bestselling...
Mind magic : the neuroscience of manifestation and how it changes everything
Doty, James R.
Paper Book
A deep exploration of the neuroscience behind manifestation, with a six-part plan for realizing your dreams "Powerful and profound . . . James Doty explains how intention is manifested in the brain and offers six steps each of us can use to create the life we want."--Arianna...
Mother Mary Comes to Me
Roy, Arundhati.
Finalist for the Kirkus Prize A raw and deeply moving memoir from the legendary author of The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness that traces the complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a fierce and formidable force who shaped Arundhati's...
My Name Means Fire: A Memoir
Yaghmaian, Atash
"I was riveted by this searing ode to the resiliency of the human psyche, rich in beauty and devastation."--Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood An unflinching and stunning debut memoir of an Iranian girl's coming-of-age experiencing abuse, war, and superstition--and her survival...
Mythology : timeless tales of gods and heroes
Hamilton, Edith
Paper Book
This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages.  Since its original publication in 1942, Edith...
Only God can judge me : the many lives of Tupac Shakur
Pearlman, Jeff
Paper Book
"Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac's life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness."--Chuck D "Pearlman delivers rich, engrossing, and fascinating new details about Shakur's life...
Rainbow in the Dark: The Autobiography of Ronnie James Dio
Dio, Ronnie
Paper Book
Instant National Bestseller The long-awaited autobiography by one of heavy metal's most revered icons, treasured vocalists, and front man for three legendary bands--Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio. Prior to his tragic death in 2010, Ronnie James Dio had been...
Running deep : bravery, survival, and the true story of the deadliest submarine in World War II
Clavin, Tom
The true story of the deadliest submarine in World War II and the courageous captain who survived torture and imprisonment at the hands of the enemy. There was one submarine that outfought all other boats in the Silent Service in World War II: the USS Tang. Captain Richard...
Salt, fat, acid, heat : mastering the elements of good cooking
Nosrat, Samin
Paper Book
"Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will make you a better cook" (Bon Apetit). Millions of readers and cooks of all levels have radically transformed their skillset thanks to this indispensable cookbook from the chef NPR called "the next Julia Child." Transform how you...
Signs : the secret language of the universe
Jackson, Laura Lynne
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A renowned psychic medium teaches us how to recognize and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the Other Side. "A collection of incredible stories . . . that speak to the universe's endless capacity for...
Such great heights : the complete cultural history of the indie rock explosion
DeVille, Chris
Maybe you caught a few exhilarating seconds of "Teen Age Riot" on a nearby college radio station while scanning the FM dial in your parents' car. Maybe your friend invited you to a shabby local rock club and you ended up having a religious experience with Neutral Milk Hotel. Perhaps you were...
A Truce That Is Not Peace
Toews, Miriam.
Paper Book
"Essential reading. A companion for turbulent times." -Laura van den Berg Internationally bestselling author Miriam Toews' memoir of the will to write-a work of disobedient memory, humor, and exquisite craft set against a content-hungry, prose-stuffed society.
Truly
Richie, Lionel
Paper Book
"Richie is refreshingly open in the book, which functions as both a fun memoir and a love letter to music and his beloved Tuskegee... There's an abundance of love and gratitude in this wildly entertaining, utterly charming memoir." - Kirkus, STARRED review "Satisfying......
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
Wright, Vonda
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Stronger muscles and bones, increased mobility, lifelong independence, and a new mentality for aging with power--this cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training, and lifestyle will optimize a woman's body for longevity, through menopause and beyond.
Vagabond : a memoir
Curry, Tim
Paper Book
This memoir is a celebration of Tim Curry's life's work, and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today. There are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Tony award-nominated actor Tim Curry has built...

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