New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated June 26, 2026
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Backtalker: An American Memoir
Crenshaw, Kimberle Williams
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller One of the most influential public intellectuals in the world and the architect of the two biggest ideas to reshape the American conversation about fairness offers the intimate story of how her life gave birth to these ideas. ...
By the River's Edge: A True Story of Identity and Serial Murder
Olsen, Gregg
Paper Book
The decades-long manhunt for a serial killer takes a stunning turn in a haunting and harrowing true crime shocker by Gregg Olsen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell. In 1990 in Washington state, the bodies of Yolanda Sapp, Nickie Lowe, and Kathy...
Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess
Mezrich, Ben
Paper Book
"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity Fair From the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in...
Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith
Vance, J D
From the bestselling author of Hillbilly Elegy--an intimate account of why Vice President JD Vance strayed from the Christianity of his youth and what led him back to faith. Communion is a spiritual exploration of what it means to be a Christian in all the seasons of...
Do admit! : the Mitford sisters and me
Pond, Mimi
Paper Book
Mimi Pond crafts a gorgeous, dazzling biography of the Mitford Sisters Born with pedigrees but without the pocketbooks to match, The Mitfords were certainly no strangers to lies, intrigue, or scandal. Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica, and Deborah. All six sisters were...
Fully Baked: A Messy Memoir
Baker, Rosebud
Paper Book
An astonishingly candid and funny memoir that will make you laugh and cry while it steals your heart, from a renowned stand-up comedian and veteran SNL writer who is "an expert in making light of life's most devastating moments" (Rolling Stone). Rosebud Baker grew...
How to raise an emotionally mature child : your blueprint to a lifetime of happiness and success for your child
Gibson, Lindsay C.
Paper Book
A groundbreaking approach to parenting that presents emotional maturity as the foundation for happy, resilient, successful children--from the clinical psychologist behind the New York Times bestseller Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents "The wake-up...
How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University
Baker, Theo
Paper Book
The instant New York Times bestseller * Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books "A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that 'sets the agenda for the planet' . . . in the tradition of...
An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln
Romano, Lois
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A revelatory new biography of one of the most misunderstood and vilified First Ladies in American history: Mary Todd Lincoln. Mary Lincoln was at the center of politics at a time when society's expectations for women were rigid...
Liar's Kingdom: How to Stop Trump's Deceit and Save America
Weissmann, Andrew
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From MS NOW legal analyst and veteran federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann, an urgent summons to tackle the scourge of political lies in America--and prevent a figure like Donald Trump from ever rising again. ...
Mafia: A Global History
Gingeras, Ryan
Paper Book
A gripping and deeply researched exploration of the hidden influence of organized crime on the global economy that reveals the mafia as an uncredited architect of modern society. In Mafia: A Global History, Ryan Gingeras takes readers on a fascinating journey into the...
Make believe : on telling stories to children
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
"Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children's books." ―Kirkus Reviews Make Believe is bestselling children's author Mac Barnett's rallying cry for art...
Making nonfiction comics : a guide for graphic narrative
Harris, Eleri
Paper Book
The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics from award-winning creators Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris Making Nonfiction Comics is an accessible guide to nonfiction comics perfect for graphic novel readers, writers, and of course, aspiring...
My Life in 24 Frames Per Second: A Manga Autobiography of a Japanese Animation Pioneer Rintaro
Rintaro
Paper Book
An autobiography penned in manga form from legendary anime director Rintaro, spanning his postwar childhood, his directorial debut, and the subsequent hit series and films, up to the present day The unsung legend of Japanese anime, Rintaro. Born in 1941 in Tokyo,...
The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water
Ballard, Chris
Born to Run meets Why We Swim and Breath in a globe-spanning work of immersive narrative nonfiction that dives into the hidden world of cold water plunging and swimming--and what it reveals about the human body, mind, and need for connection. "Mesmerizing....
Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain's Queen Without a Crown (Original)
Foster, Ann
Paper Book
*A Washington Post Notable Book for February!* The dramatic, absolutely outrageous story of Caroline of Brunswick, a beloved icon of the Regency era, who uplifted the voice of the public and unabashedly defied society's expectations, yet was shockingly robbed of...
Rediscovering the forgotten you : take back your passion, reignite your dreams, and embrace the life you were created to live
Osteen, Joel
Reclaim the version of yourself that you once knew - the one with hopes and dreams, optimism and confidence. Then step into the best version of yourself - the one you haven't met yet! Life throws so much at us. Disappointments, failures, challenges, and even devastating loss....
The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI: How to Think about Artificial Intelligence--Before It's Too Late
Doctorow, Cory
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER National Indie Bestseller "[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." --Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book Review A...
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...
Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic
Bunnie Xo
Paper Book
***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!*** From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear...
When memory fades : what to expect at every stage, from early signs to full support for Alzheimer's and Dementia
Chin, Nathaniel
Paper Book
A geriatrician whose perspective on his specialty changed when his own father was diagnosed with dementia provides clear, calm questions to ask and tasks to tackle--as well as what not to worry about--from the first moments of concern. When Nate Chin's father, also a...
The Wilder Way: A Memoir of Adventure, Freedom, and an Uncharted Life
Zu Beck, Eva
Paper Book
From the internationally beloved YouTube adventurer and National Geographic TV host, a singular and fearless new travel memoir packed with inspiration for leading a more vibrant, wild, and authentic life. Are you living with a capital "L"? When was the last time you truly felt...

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