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
A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Traditionally, Americans learned in school that the ancestors of the people who inhabited the Western Hemisphere at the time of Columbus's landing had crossed the...
Ace : what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex
Chen, Angela
Ebook
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...
The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
Van der Kolk, Bessel A.
Ebook
#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...
Into the magic shop : a neurosurgeon's quest to discover the mysteries of the brain and the secrets of the heart
Doty, James R
Ebook
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 "It's Doty's ability to describe his journey so lyrically, and then his willingness to share his methods, that make this book a...
Mythology
Hamilton, Edith
Paper Book
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of...
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...

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