New Adult Non-Fiction

Updated September 2, 2025
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1

John & Paul :
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...

2

The dry season :
Febos, Melissa.
Paper Book
From Melissa Febos, the national bestselling author of Girlhood, comes an examination of the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes she discovered during a year of celibacy and a wise and transformative look at relationships and self-knowledge. "Only Melissa Febos could...

3

Anatomy of a con artist /
Walton, Johnathan
Paper Book
These are the 14 red flags to identify the scammer in your life before they con you-from a victim-turned-vigilante and host of the hit podcast Queen of the Con. "Johnathan Walton has written a master class on how to spot scammers, con artists, grifters, and...

4

Hotshot :
Selby, River
Paper Book
"A beautiful reflection on justice, the environment, the self, and much more."--George Saunders The fierce debut memoir of a female firefighter, Hotshot navigates the personal and environmental dangers of wildland firefighting From 2000 to 2010, River Selby was...

5

The Martians :
Baron, David.
Paper Book
"There is Life on the Planet Mars" --New York Times, December 9, 1906 This New York Times headline was no joke. In the early 1900s, many Americans actually believed we had discovered intelligent life on Mars, as best-selling science writer David Baron...

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Claire McCardell :
Dickinson, Elizabeth Evitts,
Paper Book
The riveting hidden history of Claire McCardell, the most influential fashion designer you've never heard of. Claire McCardell forever changed fashion--and most importantly, the lives of women. She shattered cultural norms around women's clothes, and today much of what we wear...

7

Deadwood :
Cozzens, Peter,
The true story of the Black Hills gold rush settlement once described as "the most diabolical town on earth" and of its most colorful cast of characters, from Wild Bill Hickok to Calamity Jane to Al Swearingen and Sheriff Seth Bullock. "In these pungent pages, you can smell the...

8

Jews Vs. Rome :
Strauss, Barry
Paper Book
A new history of two centuries of Jewish revolts against the Roman Empire, drawing on recent archeological discoveries and new scholarship by leading historian Barry Strauss. Jews vs. Rome is a gripping account of one of the most momentous eras in human history: the two...

9

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years :
Klaas, Kelsey
Your child's first few years are a wild ride. This book is your essential guide to the key stages of early childhood development, with comprehensive information on infant and toddler health from top Mayo Clinic pediatric experts with real-life parenting experience. ...

10

A Perfect Turmoil :
Green, Alex
Paper Book
The rise, fall, and redemption of the doctor behind America's first public school for mentally disabled people From the moment he became superintendent of the nation's oldest public school for intellectually and developmentally disabled children in 1887 until his death in...

11

Bloody Hell! :
Eltahawy, Mona (EDT)
Paper Book
Featuring seventeen essays from people all around the world, Bloody Hell! is a collection of adventures in menopause from across the personal and political spectrum that aims to light a fire of shamelessness and break the boundaries surrounding this 'taboo' topic. As a feminist of colour...

12

Celebrate Diwali :
Bhardwaj, Renu
Celebrate Diwali with this family-friendly guide to traditional recipes, crafts, and more for the festival and holiday! Looking to bring the largest holiday of India, Diwali, home? Look no further. Whether you want to learn about Diwali for the first time, revisit childhood...

13

The last secret agent :
Latour, Pippa,
Paper Book
After decades of silence, the last surviving World War II spy operating in the deadly world of Nazi France, reveals the real, untold story of her time as a secret agent. From a unique and singular voice comes the incredible true story of the last surviving undercover British...

14

Sacred ceremony for a sacred earth :
Aniwa Council of Elders (COR)
Paper Book
For the first time, over a dozen respected Indigenous elders from around the world have united to share their timeless wisdom beyond their lands and lineages. Aniwa's Council of Elders includes some of the globe's most renowned Indigenous Wisdom Keepers. In a time fraught with...

15

Digital Culture Shock :
Reinecke, Katharina
How culture shapes the design and use of technology--and how we can resist the one-size-fits-all approach to technology design Robots that encroach on your personal space, baffling emojis, a chatbot that gives you an answer that seems terribly rude--does any of this sound...

16

The Glp-1 Diet Cookbook :
Feldman, Marie/ Dalyai, Jodi
Lose weight while staying healthy on GLP-1 medications with these helpful meal plans and nutrient-dense recipes specifically designed to boost the effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and more. When starting your GLP-1 journey, you'll notice a distinct...

17

Both/And :
Norris, Denne Michele (EDT)/ Electric Literature (COR)
From Denne Michele Norris and Electric Literature, a vital anthology of essays by trans and gender-nonconforming writers of color, sharing stories of joy, heartbreak, rage, and self-discovery. Featuring seventeen essays by trans people of color--spanning writers, scientists,...

18

Bad company :
Greenwell, Megan,
Paper Book
*ONE OF AV CLUB'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025* "[An] indictment of an industry that has cannily tilted the playing field in its favor. Bad Company details how clichéd abstractions like 'consolidation' and 'efficiency' have given cover to real betrayals." - The New York Times A timely work of...

19

Black Moses :
Gayle, Caleb.
Paper Book
A New York Times Editors' Choice Pick "Powerful... [and] fascinating." --The Washington Post The remarkable story of Edward McCabe, a Black man who tried to establish a Black state within the United States. In this paradigm-shattering work...

20

Here beside the rising tide :
Newton, Jim,
Paper Book
A kaleidoscopic history of the Grateful Dead that explores the American counterculture through the life of iconoclastic frontman Jerry Garcia, and his merry band "By writing this book, Jim Newton informs the rest of the world what Deadheads have known for years- that Jerry...

21

Life is a lazy susan of sh*t sandwiches /
Welch, Jennifer
Paper Book
From the beloved hosts of the hit podcast I've Had It, an honest, irreverent and inspiring guide to overcoming life's unexpected challenges and finding joy, stability and humor in today's chaotic world, for fans of Big Friendship and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

22

The Black Family Who Built America :
Daniel, Cheryl Mckissack/ Chiles, Nick (CON)
Paper Book
The riveting story of the McKissack family--the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today--in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation. Captured in his native West...

23

Rehab :
Walter, Shoshana
Pulitzer finalist Shoshana Walter exposes the country's failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. Our country's leaders all seem to agree: People who suffer from addiction need treatment....

24

I seek a kind person :
Borger, Julian.
Paper Book
This gripping family memoir of grief, courage, and hope tells the hidden stories of children who escaped the Holocaust, building connections across generations and continents. In 1938, Jewish families are scrambling to flee Vienna. Desperate, they take out advertisements offering...

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