New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated February 12, 2025
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Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
Patterson, James
Paper Book
Instant New York Times Bestseller!  "She was the best mother in the world," said Princes William and Harry at Diana's 10-year memorial. "Entertaining and persuasive," (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private...
Good lookin' cookin' : a year of meals : a lifetime of family, friends, and food
Parton, Dolly
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * You're invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.   "Hey, good lookin'--what ya got cookin...
The house of my mother : a daughter's quest for freedom
Franke, Shari
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Heart-wrenchingly personal...dizzying." --Rolling Stone From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the...
How to Share an Egg : A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty
Reichert, Bonny.
Paper Book
A moving culinary memoir about the relationship between food and family--sustenance and survival--from a chef, award-winning journalist, and daughter of a Holocaust survivor."Beautifully written, heartbreaking and hopeful."--Ruth Reichl, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris NovelWhen you...
The impossible man : Roger Penrose and the cost of genius
Barss, Patchen
Paper Book
A New Yorker Best Book of 2024 A Globe and Mail Best Book of 2024 A Financial Times Best Book of 2024 A Kirkus Best Book of 2024 A Daily Telegraph Best Book of 2024...
The inherited mind
Longman, James
Paper Book
James Longman was a preteen in boarding school when his dad, who was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, died by suicide. As he got older, James's own bouts of depression spurred him to examine how his father's mental health might have affected his own. He engaged with experts to uncover...
The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about
Robbins, Mel
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Sunday Times Bestseller #1 Amazon Bestseller #1 Audible Bestseller A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as...
Nadiya's everyday baking
Hussain, Nadiya
Paper Book
The beloved Netflix host and New York Times bestselling author of Nadiya Bakes and Time to Eat presents more than ninety sweet and savory recipes for every meal, occasion, or mood.   Nadiya Hussain, winner of The Great British Baking Show, knows...
Open when : a companion for life's twists and turns
Smith, Julie (Psychologist)
Paper Book
Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with this highly anticipated handbook full of "break in case of emergency" advice for dealing with mental health challenges in the moment they occur. In this essential guide, Dr. Julie teaches her millions of...
Patriot : a memoir
Navalʹnyĭ, Alekseĭ
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, THE ATLANTIC, NPR * FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD * The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.
Ringmaster: Vince Mcmahon and the Unmaking of America
Riesman, Abraham Josephine
Paper Book
"Riveting, essential reading." --Rick Perlstein, author of Reaganland The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world's most influential media empires--and...
Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life
Bernstein, Gabrielle
Paper Book
** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! ** #1 New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein charts a path to healing that can literally change your life--a simple, powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Are you ready to unlock...
Sing like fish : how sound rules life under water
Kingdon, Amorina
Paper Book
A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes--from an award-winning science writer "Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world...
This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light
Holker, Allison
Paper Book
AMAZON EDITOR'S PICK "A celebration of the healing power of family and dance, Holker's memoir shows how to heal from tragedy without wrapping everything up in a neat bow." - Library Journal In this candid and emotional memoir,...
Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors
Patterson, James
Paper Book
Discover "the stories America needs to hear" (Admiral William H. McRaven, US Navy (Ret.)) with these moving and powerful recollections of war, told by the men and women who lived them. Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection crafted...
What in me is dark : the revolutionary afterlife of Paradise lost
Reade, Orlando
Paper Book
A highly original hybrid of literary criticism and political history, telling of the enduring, surprising and ever-evolving relevance of Milton's epic poem through the scandalous life of its creator and the revolutionary lives that were influenced by it. What in Me Is Dark...
Your mom's gonna love me
Rife, Matt
Paper Book
One part memoir, one part comedy special, one part crazy first date. Just you and Matt between the covers. What could be better? Matt Rife is well aware that he's both the most loved and the most controversial comic in America today. And honestly, he thinks that's your...

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