*New & Notable Adult Nonfiction - October Highlights*

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Updated October 20, 2025
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*New & Notable Adult Nonfiction - October Highlights*

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Future boy : Back to the Future and my journey through the space-time continuum
Fox, Michael J.
Paper Book
A poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously--Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. An amazing true story as only Michael J. Fox can tell it In early 1985...
Indignity : A Life Reimagined
Ypi, Lea.
The award-winning author of Free returns with an extraordinary investigation into historical injustice, personal and collective dignity, truth and imagination When Lea Ypi discovers that a photo of her grandmother, Leman, honeymooning in the Italian Alps in 1941 has been...
John Candy : A Life in Comedy
Myers, Paul/ Aykroyd, Dan (FRW)
The definitive biography of John Candy--a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy's most beloved and enduring stars. INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Reading this book was like reconnecting with an old friend. I laughed, I cried, I didn't want it to end." --Judd Apatow "A...
John Horgan : In His Own Words
Horgan, John.
This candid, unvarnished memoir of British Columbia's most popular premier reveals a legacy of enduring value to Canadian politics and culture. The public outpouring of emotion at the time of John Horgan's death in 2024 surprised few who had come to know him well. The tributes to BC's most...
Joyride : A Memoir
Orlean, Susan
Paper Book
"Brilliant...A high-spirited, exhilarating memoir." --The Wall Street Journal * "In Joyride, the takeaway often has as much to do with the art of living as the art of writing." --Elle * "Wise and exuberant....
Last Rites
Osbourne, Ozzy
"People say to me, if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything? I'm like, f*** no. If I'd been clean and sober, I wouldn't be Ozzy. If I'd done normal, sensible things, I wouldn't be Ozzy." Husband. Father. Grandfather. F...
Next of kin : a memoir
Hamilton, Gabrielle
Paper Book
In her long-awaited new memoir, the author of the New York Times bestseller and James Beard Award winner Blood, Bones & Butter tells the "raw and darkly humorous" (People) story of her family's unexpected dissolution. "Hamilton's voice is as singular and...
Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
Giuffre, Virginia Roberts
The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out...
Paper Girl : A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America
Macy, Beth
"There couldn't be a timelier book . . . searingly poignant, essential . . . Macy follows closely in the footsteps of . . . Barbara Ehrenreich and Tracy Kidder, combining memoir with reportage, a raft of sobering statistics and, most uniquely in our era, a willingness to engage in uncomfortable...
We Survived the Night : An Indigenous Reckoning
NoiseCat, Julian Brave.
A stunning narrative from one of the most powerful young writers at work today, and the director of the Oscar®-nominated documentary, Sugarcane, We Survived the Night interweaves oral history with hard-hitting journalism and a deeply personal father-son journey into a searing...
1929 : Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation
Sorkin, Andrew Ross
"It is one of the best narrative histories I've read." --Judge Glock, The Wall Street Journal Named a Most Anticipated Book by New York Times Books Review, TIME, Washington Post, Associated Press, Town & Country, New York Post,...
The Gales of November : The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Bacon, John U.
For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century...
Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy
Ioffe, Julia
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Acclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly...
The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit, and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty
Borman, Tracy
"Compelling and brilliant--don't miss it!"--Alison Weir From the acclaimed royal historian, the dramatic and untold story of the lie about the controversial succession that ended the Tudor era and changed the course of British history In the long and dramatic annals of...
The Traitors Circle: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi Germany--And the Spy Who Betrayed Them
Freedland, Jonathan
"An astonishing true story of courage, love, and betrayal, told with the verve of a thriller. Freedland is a master at weaving spellbinding entertainments drawn from forgotten corners of history."--Mick Herron, bestselling author of Slow Horses From the New York Times bestselling...
38 Londres Street : on impunity, Pinochet in England, and a Nazi in Patagonia
Sands, Philippe
Paper Book
In this intimate legal and historical detective story, the world-renowned lawyer and acclaimed author of East West Street traces the footsteps of two of the twentieth century's most merciless criminals--accused of genocide and crimes against humanity--testing the limits of immunity and...
Against the Grain : Defiant Giants Who Changed the World
O'Reilly, Terry.
New from the bestselling author and host of CBC Radio's Under the Influence In Terry's bestselling book, My Best Mistake, he uncovers the surprising power of screwing up. Now, he turns his incredible eye to the mavericks who go "against the grain" in their work to see what makes them tick...
Elbows Up : Canadian Resilience and Resistance in the Age of Trump
Abdelmahmoud, Elamin.
A blazing collection of responses to the U.S.'s shocking annexation threats and the swell of Canadian national unity that followed, from a remarkable array of Canada's sharpest and most influential minds. 2025. Donald Trump is president. And he is insisting that Canada is for...
Enshittification : why everything suddenly got worse and what to do about it
Doctorow, Cory
Paper Book
Enshittification: it's not just you--the internet sucks now. Here's why, and here's how we can disenshittify it. We're living through the Enshittocene, the Great Enshittening, a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are turning into giant piles of shit...
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....
Dead and Alive : Essays
Smith, Zadie.
A profound and unparalleled literary voice, Zadie Smith returns with a resounding collection of essays. In the past two decades, few writers have mastered the craft and art of the essay in the way that Zadie Smith has. Her writing, at once an occasion for personal reckoning and...
Painting Victoria.
Amos, Robert.
Painting Victoria is a loving tribute to a storied city from one of its most dedicated living artists, Robert Amos, and makes a wonderful gift for enthusiastic locals and new visitors alike. When he first came to Victoria in 1974, local artist and art historian Robert Amos...
Writing Creativity and Soul
Kidd, Sue Monk.
From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings, a book about the wellsprings of the inner life and the creative genius that lies in the unconscious: an inspiring and unforgettable guide to awakening the soul. Part memoir, part...
The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling
Corbett, Rachel
A riveting work of true crime that tells the strange story of criminal profiling from Victorian times to our own. Criminal profiling--the delicate art of collecting and deciphering the psychological "fingerprints" of the monsters among us--holds an almost mythological status in pop...
Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War
Tapper, Jake
"Not only riveting to read but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism." --David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon In this thrilling true story, #1 New York Times...
Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life
Cerberville, Gabrielle
From "the Internet's Mushroom Auntie," a stunning, illustrated guide to foraging and the bounties to be had, both personal and edible, in exploring the world around us and using the gifts it has to offer in our lives. Foraging is becoming increasingly popular, from TikTok to...
The genius bat : the secret life of the only flying mammal
Yovel, Yossi (Ecologist and neurobiologist)
Paper Book
An awe-inspiring tour of bat world by the world's leading expert With nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny...
The giant leap : why space is the next frontier in the evolution of life
Scharf, Caleb
A leading astrobiologist "demonstrates how becoming a true space-faring species is more than just humanity's future" (Adam Frank, author of The Little Book of Aliens)--it is an evolutionary event at least as important as life's first journey from sea to land   ...
How to Be Hopeful : Empowering Practices to Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice
Kelsey, Elin
"How to Be Hopeful is a beautifully executed explanation of why hope is so needed in the environmental space."--Leah Thomas, author of The Intersectional Environmentalist "Kelsey's nourishing work reminds us that being human and managing complex emotions is a...
Inner Sense : How the New Science of Interoception Can Revolutionize Your Health
Williams, Caroline.
"A fascinating look at the power of the body to influence our mind--and even affect how we see the world."--Janice Kaplan, New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries and What Your Body Knows About Happiness Discover your elusive...
Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity
Holman, Cas
A designer, educator, and play expert calls for adults to add more fun, exploration, and imagination to their lives "Radiant and essential ... this book brings a sense of transcendence. Reading it was not only inspiring; it was joyful." --Elizabeth Gilbert, NYT bestselling...
Why brains need friends : the neuroscience of social connection
Rein, Ben
"An exquisite book that reminds us our minds aren't soloists but symphony players: we are wired for connection."--David Eagleman, PhD, author of Incognito and Livewired A neuroscientist's guide to boosting your brain health by living a more connected life, and thriving...
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