New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated May 20, 2026
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American Men
Conn, Jordan Ritter
Paper Book
A deeply intimate portrait of the lives of four men that examines--in profound and comprehensive ways--what it means to be a man in America. Men wield outsized power across all major institutions. But they are falling behind across all measures of well-being and success. They include...
ATTENTION: WRITING ON LIFE, ART, AND THE WORLD
Enright, Anne
Paper Book
For thirty years Anne Enright--one of our greatest living novelists (Times)--has been paying attention: casting her lucid and distinctive gaze across the world, literature, and her own life, and gifting us with her precise insights. These essays, collated from across Enright's career, take us...
The beginning comes after the end : notes on a world of change
Solnit, Rebecca
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER INDEPENDENT PRESS TOP 40 BESTSELLER Rebecca Solnit offers a thrilling account of the sheer breadth and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural change over the past three...
The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love
Hoffman, Alice
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman. Anyone who...
Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance
VanderKam, Laura
Paper Book
Most of us have an adversarial relationship with time. We're constantly trying to beat the clock--behavior rooted in a fear that time is scarce and must be obsessed over, hoarded, and ultraoptimized. But what if there is a different way to view time, one that could make our hours feel abundant?...
Broken Plea: The Explosive Search for Truth Behind the Idaho Murders
Whitcomb, Christopher
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  Was there more than one killer Had the crime scene been cleaned and sanitized before the police arrived Was furniture staged to throw off detectives In one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published,...
Confronting Chronic Pain: A Guide to Relief
Richeimer, Steven H
A trusted, updated guide to understanding chronic pain and reclaiming your quality of life. Confronting Chronic Painis a clear, compassionate, and up-to-date guide to understanding and managing one of the most common and complex health challenges: long-term, persistent pain....
Hello, Home Cooking: Do-Able Dishes for Every Day: A Cookbook
El-Waylly, Ham
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Comfort food for everyone. In Hello, Home Cooking, Chef Ham El-Waylly taps into everyone's nostalgia--his versions of beloved dishes carry a can't-quite-put-my-finger-on-it heart-warming quality. These recipes work for cooks of all levels, using core...
Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger
Gifford, Bill
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Outlive comes a radical exploration of the science of heat adaptation and sweat therapy to tap into the evolutionary superpowers that we've forgotten we possess. What if the key to thriving in a hotter world isn't...
How flowers made our world : the story of nature's revolutionaries
Haskell, David George
Paper Book
"A work of real passion."--The New York Times "A seamless melding of poetry and science."--Wall Street Journal An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today
Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers : A Kidney Doctor's Search for the Perfect Match
Grubbs, Vanessa.
Paper Book
A young, hopeful doctor's memoir -- an unforgettable love story and an informative journey into the world of medicine and kidney transplantation that ultimately asks: What does it mean to let go of something that you love, even if it is life itself?
Kin : the future of family
Johnson, Sophie Lucido
Paper Book
Discover a transformative reframing of intimate relationships with practical steps to build community and combat the loneliness epidemic in this bold and warmhearted blend of memoir and social science in the vein ofWhen You Care and Big Friendship. What would life...
Let's make cocktails! : a comic book cocktail book
Becan, Sarah
Paper Book
A fun and approachable comic book introduction to the wonderful world of cocktails, with tips for stocking your home bar and 60 recipes for classic drinks, from the co-author and illustrator of Let's Make Ramen! and Let's Make Dumplings! Sarah Becan invites readers...
Life on the bridge : linking my world to yours as an autistic therapist /
Partlow, Kaelynn,
Love, Finally: Untangling the Knot Between Mothers, Daughters, and Food
Roth, Geneen
Paper Book
We all inherit stories about belonging, bodies, and worth. Many of those stories begin with our mothers. An illuminating inquiry into the complicated relationship between what we eat, what our mothers taught us, and what we believe about ourselves--from the #1 New York Times...
Lunch on a Beam: The Making of an American Photograph
Roussel, Christine
Paper Book
The untold story of the many people behind one of America's most iconic photographs. Lunch on a Beam, also known as Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, shows ironworkers eating lunch on a steel beam during the construction of Rockefeller Center's RCA Building in 1932. It's a photo so famous you can...
Melting point : family, memory, and the search for a promised land
Cockerell, Rachel
Paper Book
One of The Washington Post's Top 10 Books of the Year A New Yorker Essential Read Long-listed for the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction "Melting Point is one of the most original, enjoyable, and profound books I've ever read. It is a...
Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King
Bicks, Caroline
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King--all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives "A treat for fans of...
Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed
Slobodian, Quinn
Paper Book
"An illuminating book that examines where Mr. Musk came from and the episodes that shaped his worldview. In many ways it is the inverse of Walter Isaacson's authorised biography. . . . the authors provide a portrait of his psyche that is arguably more revealing. . . . the resulting book is,...
Nero and Paul: How the Gospel of Grace Defeated the Ruler of Rome
Gifford, Kathie Lee
Paper Book
Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these questions by bringing the...
One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food
Lovato, Demi
Paper Book
Demi Lovato's cooking journey started when she was almost thirty. After years of navigating a challenging relationship with food, she found that learning to cook--discovering how to truly nourish herself in mind, body, and spirit--was a revelation. It was in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors,...
Phases: A Memoir (Original)
Brandy
Paper Book
* INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! * The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award®-winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her journey from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlights ...
The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History
Page, Susan
Paper Book
The Crown meets The West Wing in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown story of Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with thirteen American presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Donald J. Trump. With that, she changed the world. No American or foreign...
The Rolling Stones: The Biography
Spitz, Bob
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller "A magisterial work that charts the 60-year journey of 'the greatest rock and roll band in the world.' . . . Hundreds of books have been written about the Rolling Stones, but few sparkle quite like Spitz's. For anyone who loves or even...
The Science of Fermentation
DK
"This deserves a slot on the kitchen shelf of every passionate cook" DAVID ZILBER "A vital resource for the ferment-curious" JAMES READ "This book will inspire a whole new generation of fermenters" KENJI MORIMOTO "A rich resource that enlightens and inspires" MARK DIACONO...
Screen People: How We Entertained Ourselves Into a State of Emergency
Garber, Megan
Paper Book
An eye-opening look at how the current media landscape has incentivized us to see our fellow citizens as characters in an ongoing entertainment--and how we can fight back, from the popular and award-winning staff writer for The Atlantic. Whether it's our reality-television...
Simply donabe : Japanese one-pot recipes
Takei Moore, Naoko
Paper Book
Discover the heart of Japanese donabe cooking with simple yet delicious one-pot dishes from a renowned culinary expert. Donabe are the Japanese earthenware pots that have been used in Japan for centuries, and continue to be loved for their efficiency and beauty. ...
I Sleep in My Kitchen: Comfort Food Recipes from My Palestinian American Home: A Cookbook
Daud, Mariam
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 100 flavor-forward recipes--including signature bakes--from the Palestinian American creator of the beloved social media account mxriyum Mariam Daud has built a devoted following by sharing beautifully prepared, comforting meals that feel both...
The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age
Wood, Tommy
Paper Book
Boost mental sharpness today and prevent cognitive decline tomorrow, including Alzheimer's disease, with science-backed strategies that will extend your brain's longevity beyond what you thought was possible. "Dr. Tommy Wood has spent years at the intersection of neuroscience and...
The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present
Brusatte, Steve
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ​​​ From the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species...
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage
Burden, Belle
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Burden's searing, probing memoir explores . . . what she learned about intimacy and her own spirit."--People​​ "A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must...
Those Who Are about to Die: A Day in the Life of a Roman Gladiator
Sidebottom, Harry
Paper Book
ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * See ancient Rome through the eyes of a gladiator--from the evening before the games at the Colosseum to the evening after "A grippingly original way of making the alien world of the Roman Amphitheatre both accessible and...
I want my MTV : the uncensored story of the music video revolution
Tannenbaum, Rob.
Paper Book
Remember When All You Wanted Was Your MTV? The perfect gift for the music fan or child of the eighties in your life. Named One of the Best Books of 2011 by NPR - Spin - USA Today - CNBC - Pitchfork - The Onion - The Atlantic - The Huffington Post -...
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America
O'Donnell, Norah
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union "This terrific book reveals the central, though often hidden role that women...
When the Body Speaks: How Somatic Healing Sets You Free
Tenuto, Liz
Paper Book
For readers of The Body Keeps the Score and What Happened to You?, trauma-informed practitioner and Instagram phenomenon "The Workout Witch," Liz Tenuto, presents the ultimate guide to using somatic exercise to release tension, regulate the nervous system, and facilitate healing,...
When the World Sleeps: Stories, Words, and Wounds of Palestine
Albanese, Francesca
Paper Book
The spirit of a place lies in the people who inhabit it, in the stories that intertwine through its streets. And this is especially true of a land like Palestine, the witness to defining historical transitions and stage to one of the most painful chapters in contemporary history. With a voice both...
Why Does Everybody Hate Me?: ; Living And Loving With Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Partridge, Alex.
Paper Book
Your boss asked you for a chat, and you just knew you were going to be fired You didn't sleep all weekend, and you weren't fired Someone answered your message with a thumbs-up emoji and you just knew they hated you. So you stopped...
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