New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated October 3, 2025
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New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

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Ace : what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex
Chen, Angela
Paper Book
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What...
The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
Van der Kolk, Bessel A.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestseller "Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." --Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher...
Breakneck : China's quest to engineer the future
Wang, Dan
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award An August 2025 Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Book A riveting, firsthand investigation of China's seismic progress, its human costs, and what it...
Carbon : the book of life
Hawken, Paul
Paper Book
Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth's composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the possible demise of civilisation....
Complete French all-in-one
Heminway, Annie
Paper Book
Seven books from the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect series--all in one volume! The best value for learning French at the level that matches your needs! With more than two million copies sold, the Practice Makes Perfect series has always offered what you need to master the French...
Fawning : why the need to please makes us lose ourselves--and how to find our way back
Clayton, Ingrid
From a clinical psychologist and expert in complex trauma recovery comes a powerful guide introducing fawning, an often-overlooked piece of the fight-flight-freeze reaction to trauma--explaining what it is, why it happens, and how to help survivors regain their voice and sense of self....
Feeding Ghosts: A Memoir
Hulls, Tessa 
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOKS CRITICS CIRCLE JOHN LEONARD PRIZE WINNER OF THE 2025 ANISFIELD WOLF PRIZE WINNER OF THE LIBBY AWARD FOR BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL KIRKUS NONFICTION PRIZE FINALIST, LONGLISTED FOR...
Ghost food : 75 spooky, fun, and frightening Halloween-inspired sweet treats
Gallagher, Cayla
Paper Book
Are you brave enough . . . . . . to bake? Sneak into a haunted house to hunt for Marshmallow Ghosts and cast some spells to create a S'mores Marshmallow Ghost Tart. Stop by the Pumpkin Patch for some Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate while on the way to the Creepy...
Heartbreaker : a memoir
Campbell, Mike
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER "An exhilarating account. . . . an exemplary music memoir."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) A fast-paced, tender-hearted rock 'n' roll memoir for...
Midnight on the Potomac : the last year of the Civil War, the Lincoln assassination, and the rebirth of America
Ellsworth, Scott, (Historian)
Paper Book
From the author of The Ground Breaking, longlisted for the National Book Award, comes a riveting saga of the last year of the Civil War--and a revealing new account of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln Told with a page-turning pace, New York Times bestselling...
Mind magic : the neuroscience of manifestation and how it changes everything
Doty, James R.
Paper Book
A deep exploration of the neuroscience behind manifestation, with a six-part plan for realizing your dreams "Powerful and profound . . . James Doty explains how intention is manifested in the brain and offers six steps each of us can use to create the life we want."--Arianna...
Mother Mary Comes to Me
Roy, Arundhati.
Finalist for the Kirkus Prize A raw and deeply moving memoir from the legendary author of The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness that traces the complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a fierce and formidable force who shaped Arundhati's...
Mythology : timeless tales of gods and heroes
Hamilton, Edith
Paper Book
This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages.  Since its original publication in 1942, Edith...
Salt, fat, acid, heat : mastering the elements of good cooking
Nosrat, Samin
Paper Book
"Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will make you a better cook" (Bon Apetit). Millions of readers and cooks of all levels have radically transformed their skillset thanks to this indispensable cookbook from the chef NPR called "the next Julia Child." Transform how you...
Searches : selfhood in the digital age
Vara, Vauhini
Paper Book
From the author of The Immortal King Rao, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, a personal exploration of how technology companies have both fulfilled and exploited the human desire for understanding and connection A Most Anticipated Book from The New York Times and more!...
Signs : the secret language of the universe
Jackson, Laura Lynne
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A renowned psychic medium teaches us how to recognize and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the Other Side. "A collection of incredible stories . . . that speak to the universe's endless capacity for...
A Truce That Is Not Peace
Toews, Miriam.
Paper Book
"Essential reading. A companion for turbulent times." -Laura van den Berg Internationally bestselling author Miriam Toews' memoir of the will to write-a work of disobedient memory, humor, and exquisite craft set against a content-hungry, prose-stuffed society.
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
Wright, Vonda
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Stronger muscles and bones, increased mobility, lifelong independence, and a new mentality for aging with power--this cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training, and lifestyle will optimize a woman's body for longevity, through menopause and beyond.
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