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Algospeak : how social media is transforming the future of language
Aleksic, Adam
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways. "Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment...
The mind electric : a neurologist on the strangeness and wonder of our brains
Anand, Pria
Paper Book
Named A Best Book of Summer 2025 by The Globe and Mail, Publishers Weekly, and Book Riot The Observer's (London) Summer Reads Select In this collection of medical tales "reminiscent of Oliver Sacks...the best of medical writing"...
How to photograph absolutely everything
Ang, Tom
Paper Book
Learn from Tom Ang how to capture fleeting memories forever - including beautiful scenes, celebrations and your baby's smile - in exquisite digital photographs.  Award-winning professional photographer Tom Ang shows how to choose the best camera and learn how to adjust its...
The art of winning : lessons from my life in football
Belichick, Bill
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Coach Belichick brought out the best in me. His book will do the same for you." --Tom Brady * "This book shares the valuable lessons about excellence and leadership that Coach Belichick has learned." --Michael Jordan * "Powerful, insightful, and...
The Einstein of Sex: Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Visionary of Weimar Berlin
Brook, Daniel
Paper Book
More than a century ago, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, dubbed the "Einstein of Sex," grew famous (and infamous) for his liberating theory of sexual relativity. Today, he's been largely forgotten. Journalist Daniel Brook retraces Hirschfeld's rollicking life and reinvigorates his legacy,...
The gunfighters : how Texas made the West wild
Burrough, Bryan
Paper Book
"One hell of a good read." --The New York Times "One of the most important books written on the American West in many years." --True West Magazine From the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Rich and Forget the Alamo comes an...
When the going was good : an editor's adventures during the last golden age of magazines
Carter, Graydon
Paper Book
When Graydon Carter was offered the editorship of Vanity Fair in 1992, he knew he faced an uphill battle - how to make the esteemed and long-established magazine his own. Not only was he confronted with a staff that he perceived to be loyal to the previous regime, but also he arrived only a few...
Mark Twain
Chernow, Ron
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times Bestseller! "Comprehensive, enthralling . . . Mark Twain flows like the Mississippi River, its prose propelled by Mark Twain's own exuberance." --The Boston Globe "Chernow writes with such ease and clarity . . . For all its...
The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World
Dalrymple, William
Paper Book
The internationally bestselling author of The Anarchy returns with a sparkling, soaring history of ideas, tracing South Asia's under-recognized role in producing the world as we know it. For a millennium and a half, India was a confident exporter of its diverse...
Remember us : American sacrifice, Dutch freedom, and a forever promise forged in World War II
Edsel, Robert M.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Amazon Editor's Pick "An intimate, moving look at the war that extracts deep meaning from the carnage and loss." - Publishers Weekly What happens when you lose your freedom and the people who eventually...
Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America
Ellsworth, Scott
Paper Book
Told with a page-turning pace and eye-opening cast of characters, Ellsworth sets out to correct a pivotal moment of American history that we have gotten completely wrong-until now. Jam-packed with fresh, revelatory evidence, Ellsworth's research strongly infers that by the time that the house lights...
A marriage at sea : a true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck
Elmhirst, Sophie
"This is nonfiction that reads like fiction - the best kind. Elmhirst's retelling is a triumph, second only to the seemingly impossible feat of Maurice and Maralyn themselves. You won't be able to put it down." - USA Today "Remarkable... I found myself, alternately, holding my...
Murderland : crime and bloodlust in the time of serial killers
Fraser, Caroline
Paper Book
A National Bestseller "Scorching, seductive . . . A superb and disturbing vivisection of our darkest urges." --Los Angeles Times "This is about as highbrow as true crime gets." --Vulture "Fraser has outdone herself, and just about everyone else...
Defining style : the book of interior design
Freund, Joan Barzilay
Paper Book
Discover 25 of the most recognizable design styles through 150 residential interiors from the world's leading designers From Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most...
This dog will change your life
Friedman, Elias Weiss
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people, from the Dogist The stunning hardcover of This Dog Will Change Your Life features a custom...
The optimist : Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the race to invent the future
Hagey, Keach
Paper Book
On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, a chatbot that captivated the world with its uncanny ability to hold humanlike conversations. Not even a year later, on November 17, 2023, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was summarily fired on a video call by the company's board. The firing made...
You Wanna Be on Top?: A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation, and Not Becoming America's Next Top Model
Hartshorne, Sarah.
Paper Book
In this revealing memoir, a fan favorite America's Next Top Model contestant pulls back the curtain on the iconic but deeply flawed reality competition show, exposing the manipulation and chaos behind the scenes. "A delicious, hilariously relatable behind-the-scenes memoir....
Whack job : a history of axe murder
James, Rachel McCarthy
Paper Book
A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture. For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill. Much...
Behind the badge : answering the call to serve on America's homefront
Jones, Johnny Joey
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER First responders run toward things the rest of us run away from. What makes a person want to become a first responder As in his bestselling book Unbroken Bonds of Battle, retired Marine Johnny Joey Jones didn't have to look further...
How to lose your mother : a daughter's memoir
Jong-Fast, Molly
Paper Book
Instant New York Times Bestseller "With propulsive humor and perspective on her annus horribilis, Jong-Fast achieves the memoir's transformative work of alchemy, arming us all with lines so good you won't just want to underline them, you will want to cut them out to share." --...
Deep listening : transform your relationships with family, friends, and foes
Kasriel, Emily
Paper Book
"If you've ever felt like two ears aren't enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others--and helping them hear us too." --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking...
Dinner with King Tut : how rogue archaeologists are re-creating the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of lost civilizations
Kean, Sam
Paper Book
LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER | INDIE BESTSELLER | New York Times's 10 Books our Readers Are Most Excited About | New York Times's 21 Nonfiction Books Coming This Summer | Boston Globe's Best Books of Summer 2025 | A Publishers Weekly Most...
Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues
Kennedy, Jonathan.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A "gripping" (The Washington Post) account of how the major transformations in history--from the rise of Homo sapiens to the birth of capitalism--have been shaped not by humans but by germs "Superbly written . . . Kennedy seamlessly weaves...
Diet, drugs, and dopamine : the new science of achieving a healthy weight
Kessler, David A.
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Overeating comes an illuminating understanding of body weight, including the promise--and peril --of the latest weight loss drugs. ...
Gathering moss : a natural and cultural history of mosses
Kimmerer, Robin Wall.
Paper Book
El extraordinario debut literario de Robin Wall Kimmerer, autora del bestseller internacional Una trenza de hierba sagrada Viviendo en los límites de nuestra percepción ordinaria, los musgos son un elemento común del mundo natural, que sin embargo suele pasar desapercibido. Reserva de...
Baddest man : the making of Mike Tyson
Kriegel, Mark
"Remarkable . . . Do not think of this as a boxing book, but boxing does make a colorful and primal backdrop for a uniquely American book, filled with enough mentors and monsters to do any Dickens novel justice." --Chicago Tribune From the acclaimed New York Times...
How to be well : navigating our self-care epidemic, one dubious cure at a time
Larocca, Amy
A deeply researched, lively, and personal exploration of the multibillion-dollar wellness industry -- about why women are feeling so un-well and how this trend has shaped our thinking about health and self-care Peloton. Pilates. Biohacking. Colonics. Ashwagandha. Today, the...
John & Paul : a love story in songs
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...
Clint : the man and the movies
Levy, Shawn
Paper Book
A New York Times "Editors Choice" and a Los Angeles Times "Must Read Book for Summer" "This is the biography of Clint Eastwood we've been waiting for." -- Sir Christopher Frayling, author of Sergio Leone From the acclaimed film critic and New York Times...
Project mind control : Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the tragedy of MKULTRA
Lisle, John (Historian)
Paper Book
The inside story of the CIA's secret mind control project, MKULTRA, using never-before-seen testimony from the perpetrators themselves. Sidney Gottlieb was the CIA's most cunning chemist. As head of the infamous MKULTRA project, he oversaw an assortment of dangerous--even...
Is a river alive?
Macfarlane, Robert
Paper Book
Hailed in the New York Times as "a naturalist who can unfurl a sentence with the breathless ease of a master angler," Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? is a joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an...
Mid-faith crisis : finding a path through doubt, disillusionment, and dead ends
McNiel, Catherine
Paper Book
Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Crisis of Faith Many of us embarked on our spiritual journeys filled with hope and certainty, only to find ourselves questioning the very foundation of our beliefs as life unfolded. The faith that once seemed unshakeable may falter in the face...
Gwyneth : The Biography
Odell, Amy
Praise for the New York Times bestseller Anna: The Biography "Odell's insights...are fascinating." --The New York Times "A wonderful romp through Wintour's world: couture at its juiciest." --The Washington Post ...
Welcome to Woodworking: 20 Simple & Stylish Projects for Your Home & Garden
Ott, Moa Brannstrom
Learn the basic carpentry skills needed to furnish your home and garden with beautiful and useful wood items. Twenty accessible, step-by-step projects guide you through the essential techniques without large power tools. This book contains practical knowledge, including * how to...
The dark pattern : the hidden dynamics of corporate scandals
Palazzo, Guido
Paper Book
From the creators of the theory of ethical blindness comes an investigation into how corporate scandals happen, revealing the common pattern behind them and how your organization can avoid them Too often, the stories of corporate scandals are narrated like Hollywood...
Medicine River : a story of survival and the legacy of Indian boarding schools
Pember, Mary Annette
Paper Book
A sweeping and deeply personal account of Native American boarding schools in the United States, and the legacy of abuse wrought by them in an attempt to destroy Native culture and life From the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1930s, tens of thousands of Native children...
Bird : the definitive visual guide
Pitts, Gill
Paper Book
The diversity and drama of the bird world brought to breathtaking life in an encyclopedic new edition Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, this photographic guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,400 species, pictured in their native...
Wild thing : a life of Paul Gauguin
Prideaux, Sue
Paper Book
Paul Gauguin's legend as a transgressive genius arises as much from his biography as his aesthetically daring Polynesian paintings. Gauguin is chiefly known for his pictures that eschewed convention, to celebrate the beauty of an indigenous people and their culture. In this gorgeously illustrated...
Desi Arnaz : the man who invented television
Purdum, Todd S.
Paper Book
An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today.
Build a business you love : mastering the 5 stages of business
Ramsey, Dave
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER In Build a Business You Love, #1 New York Times bestselling author and Ramsey Solutions Founder and CEO, Dave Ramsey breaks down the system that took his business from a card table in his living room to a $250 million operation. Business leaders...
Rescue at the Reef: The Miraculous True Story of a Little Boy with Big Faith
Reeder, Jameson
Paper Book
In the vein of #1 New York Times bestseller Soul Surfer, this inspiring story of loss and resilience follows the Reeder family after a horrific shark attack. A two-week vacation to the Florida Keys meant Mary and Jameson Sr. could share the beauty of...
The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future
Sherman, Carter
Paper Book
A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE WEEK PICK Equal parts investigative reporting and cultural criticism, this is a look at the sex lives of young adults in post-Roe v. Wade, post-#MeToo America--and how the challenges they face are harbingers of what's coming for the rest of us.<...
It rhymes with Takei
Takei, George
Paper Book
Following the award-winning bestseller They Called Us Enemy, George Takei's new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all--told in full for the first time anywhere! George Takei has shown the world many faces: actor, author, outspoken activist,...
When it all burns : fighting fire in a transformed world
Thomas, Jordan (Anthropologist)
Paper Book
"Exceptional. . . . When It All Burns is one of those books that immerses the reader in the nuances of a world most of us know only through the lens of tragedy and destruction. Thomas' visceral, crystalline prose only adds fuel to the fire." --Los Angeles Times A...
Super agers : an evidence-based approach to longevity
Topol, Eric J.
A New York Times Bestseller Super Agers is a detailed guide to a revolution transforming human longevity. This is a breakthrough moment in the history of human health care. The person making that bold claim is one of the most respected medical researchers in the world,...
Fired up : how to turn your spark into a flame and come alive at any age
Watts, Shannon
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!! "I'm a big admirer of the fire in Shannon Watts. Now she shares with all of us how we, too, can ignite our power and change the world." --Maria Shriver "This book is a gift for any woman whose life has come to feel like a...
Cloud warriors : deadly storms, climate chaos-and the pioneers creating a revolution in weather forecasting
Weber, Thomas E.
The unprecedented inside story of the people pushing boundaries of science and technology to build better weather forecasts--providing life-saving warnings and crucial intelligence about nature's deadliest threats Killer tornadoes. Catastrophic hurricanes. Lethal heat waves....
Dianaworld : an obsession
White, Edward
Paper Book
Over the last forty years, the mythology of Princess Diana has turned the woman who was born Diana Spencer into a symbol for almost anything. From a harbinger of Brexit populism, an all-American consumer capitalist, and the savior of the British aristocracy, to a catalyst for #MeToo and--in the...
Toni at Random : the iconic writer's legendary editorship
Williams, Dana A.
NPR SPRING PICK An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature. A multifaceted...

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