New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated May 15, 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...
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...
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,...
Creepy crafts : 60 macabre projects for peculiar adults
Voortman, Ashley
Paper Book
Welcome to the Spooky Side of DIY Lean into your peculiar side with this ultimate guide to crafting strange art at home. Ashley Voortman, popular maker of all things creepy-crawly, shares her favorite projects that add haunting, grotesque and...
For the Love of the Grind: A Memoir
Hall, Sara
Paper Book
Sara Hall has been a fixture atop American distance running for more than two decades: first as a national high school champion, then as an NCAA star at Stanford University, and later, as the only pro runner to ever win U.S. titles in the mile and the marathon. She's held the American record in the...
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
Life on the Bridge: Linking My World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist
Partlow, Kaelynn
Paper Book
The forthcoming hardcover and digital audio editions will feature new material, and a new introduction from Cian O'Clery, director of Netflix's hit series Love on the Spectrum! From Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn...
Macbeth : the text of Macbeth, the actors' gallery, sources and contexts, criticism, afterlives, resources
Shakespeare, William
Paper Book
One of the great Shakespearean tragedies, Macbeth is a dark and bloody drama of ambition, murder, guilt, and revenge. Prompted by the prophecies of three mysterious witches and goaded by his ambitious wife, the Scottish thane Macbeth murders Duncan, King of Scotland, in order to...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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 the first time you saw Michael Jackson dance with zombies in 'Thriller'? Diamond Dave karate kick with Van Halen in 'Jump'? Tawny Kitaen turning cartwheels on a Jaguar to Whitesnake's 'Here I Go Again'? The Beastie Boys spray beer in '(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)'? Axl...
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...
Webb's cosmos : images and discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope
Sawicki, Marcin
Paper Book
Webb's Cosmos is the definitive and most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) available today. Covering Webb's breathtaking discoveries from its launch in 2021 to 2025, Webb's Cosmos brings together beauty, wonder, and understanding in one spectacular volume....
When the World Sleeps: Stories, Words, and Wounds of Palestine
Albanese, Francesca
Paper Book
The first woman to serve as United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territory conveys the spirit of a people through 10 unforgettable stories of resilience and humanity. Francesca Albanese is the most lucid voice against Israel's apartheid policies in Gaza...
When We See You Again
Goldberg-Polin, Rachel
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A searing portrait of a mother's grief and strength in the wake of unthinkable tragedy. Once upon a time, I was meandering down the road of life with my husband, Jon. It was a regular and beige life, and it worked. It was a warm...

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