New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated June 30, 2025
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The 10 : a memoir of family and the open road
Hanks, E. A.
Paper Book
From the Vanity Fair and New York Times contributor comes a "masterful blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable landscapes" (Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game) recounting the solo, cross-country road trip she made along the Ten across...
2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America
Dawsey, Josh
In 2024, award-winning reporters Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf bring us the definitive, inside story of the most tumultuous and consequential presidential campaign in our history. "A well-paced, thorough and often (darkly) humorous account of the two-year...
The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-First Century
Roberts, Alasdair
Paper Book
Shifting geopolitics, regional conflicts, climate change, and technology shocks: these are just some of the factors that will make the twenty-first century dangerous for Canada. Adaptability, the capacity to anticipate and manage dangers, is essential for the country to survive and thrive. But...
All the Way to the River : Love, Loss, and Liberation
Gilbert, Elizabeth
Paper Book
In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free. In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends,...
I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir
Wilson, Brian
Paper Book
They say there are no second acts in American lives, and third acts are almost unheard of. That's part of what makes Brian Wilson's story so astonishing. As a cofounding member of the Beach Boys in the 1960s, Wilson created some of the most groundbreaking and timeless popular...
Auto repair and maintenance for beginners
Stribling, Dave
Paper Book
Your one-stop resource for basic car care and repair. Working on your vehicle can be intimidating with the complicated engines, sophisticated electrical systems and other high-tech components, but with this helpful guide by your side, you learn to fine-tune and identify common...
Before Scotland : a prehistory
Moffat, Alistair
Paper Book
A pioneering look at early Scotland that transforms prehistory into gripping narrative history. The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavour. Alistair Moffat's gripping narrative ranges from the great thaw at...
Bibliotherapy
Shah, Bijal
Paper Book
'Utterly fascinating. I have long felt that books can be medicine. Now I understand why. Read this book. Feel better.' Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life 'One of the most fascinating books that I have read in...
Big dumb eyes : stories from a simpler mind
Bargatze, Nate
Paper Book
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A #1 TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER  A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER From one of the hottest stand-up comedians, Nate...
The Brain at Rest : How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Has the Power to Improve Your Life
Jebelli, Joseph.
From Joseph Jebelli, PhD, neuroscientist and author of In Pursuit of Memory, a narrative exploration of the science of doing nothing and its benefits for the brain and body. We are constantly told to make the most of our time. Work harder, with more focus. Stop...
Burning down the house : Talking Heads and the New York scene that transformed rock
Gould, Jonathan
Paper Book
On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, acclaimed music biographer Jonathan Gould presents the long-overdue, definitive story of this singular band, capturing the gritty energy of 1970s New York City and showing how a group of art students brought fringe culture to rock's...
Capitalism and Colonialism Volume Two
Palmer, Bryan D.
Paper Book
This second volume of Bryan Palmer's history of Canada covers 1890 to 1960. Weaving together themes that include business, labour, politics, and social history, this account brings the experiences of Indigenous peoples into the centre of the narrative. Canada experienced extraordinary...
Clint : The Man and the Movies
Levy, Shawn
Paper Book
From the acclaimed film critic and New York Times bestselling biographer of Paul Newman, the definitive biography of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, the most prolific and versatile actor-director in the history of the medium, and an indelible fixture of American culture.<...
Comedy samurai : forty years of blood, guts, and laughter
Charles, Larry
From Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Larry Charles a rollicking journey through modern American comedy, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his work on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Borat, among others, with never-before-told...
The complete bone and joint health plan : help prevent and treat osteoporosis and arthritis
Wittstein, Jocelyn
A holistic program designed by an orthopedic surgeon and a registered dietitian to help optimize your health at home. Arthritis and osteoporosis affect mobility, well-being, and longevity, so you can't leave protecting your joints and bones to chance or to a search algorithm. In...
Cricut celebrations : digital die-cutting for any event
Strutt, Laura
Paper Book
Spark your imagination and celebrate life's milestones with 33 memorable projects for your Cricut machine! Includes free links to over 55 svg files. "This title will inspire crafters interested in using a digital die-cutting machine to create a variety of decorative objects and...
Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska
Zanes, Warren
Paper Book
The fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, revealing its pivotal role in Springsteen's career--in development as a major motion picture starring Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) "Brilliant . . . For fans of...
The Deportation Machine: America's Long History of Expelling Immigrants
Goodman, Adam
Paper Book
The unknown history of deportation and of the fear that shapes immigrants' lives Constant headlines about deportations, detention camps, and border walls drive urgent debates about immigration and what it means to be an American in the twenty-first century. The Deportation...
The diary of a CEO : the 33 laws of business and life
Bartlett, Steven
Paper Book
A galvanizing playbook for success from Steven Bartlett, one of the world's most exciting entrepreneurs and the host of the No. 1 podcast The Diary of a CEO "This is a must-read for anyone dreaming of doing something audacious." Jay Shetty "Valuable lessons...
Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine : How We Overcome Our Modern Food Addiction
Kessler, David A., M.D.
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. ...
A different kind of power : a memoir
Ardern, Jacinda
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world's youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of...
Edinburgh: A New History
Moffat, Alistair.
Paper Book
Traces the city's evolution from a political center to an Enlightenment and arts powerhouse. From prehistory to the present day, the story of Edinburgh is packed with incident and drama. As Scotland's capital since 1437, the city has witnessed many of the key events which have...
Every Little Thing How Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Impact
Landry, Janice.
Author Janice Landry was diagnosed with Lyme disease during the summer of 2023. Following her recovery from debilitating illness, Landry realized that a small thing, a tiny tick, has had a big impact on her life. She has turned her health scare into a positive message for readers. The author has...
The Genius of Trees : How They Mastered the Elements and Shaped the World
Rix, Harriet.
The mesmerizing, mind-expanding global story of how trees have learned to use the soil, air, water, plants, fungi, fire, animals and people around them to shape our world--possessing an agency beyond anything we might have imagined. Taking us on an awe-inspiring journey through...
Gesticulating Gentrification
Trembles, Rick (CON)/ Tremblay, Jack (CON)
A graphic memoir about housing insecurity Cartoonist and musician Rick Trembles grew up in the suburbs of Montreal, in the house his father, Canadian Golden Age Cartoonist Jack Tremblay (Crash Carson), paid for as a commercial illustrator. Encouraged by his father's cartooning, inspired...
Girl on Girl : How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves
Gilbert, Sophie.
From Atlantic critic and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert, a blazing critique of how early-aughts pop culture turned women and girls against each other--and themselves--with disastrous consequences. An urgent read that addresses questions around the current regression of feminism.<...
The Golden Daughter : My Mother's Secret Past As a Ukrainian Slave Worker in Nazi Germany
St James, Halina.
Secret wartime letters, a volatile love triangle, an unmarked grave, a noble heritage--a revelatory mother-daughter memoir about discovery, love, and forgiveness. Sorting through her late mother's possessions, Halina St. James found a secret stash of letters. They told how her mother,...
Good anger : a radical rethink of our most misunderstood emotion
Parker, Sam
AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN, THE OBSERVER, THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE INDEPENDENT, i, GQ, ESQUIRE, THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND THE NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB 'A marvellous book ... enhances our understanding of ourselves and...
Grown Woman Talk: Your Essential Companion for Healthy Living
Malone, Sharon
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "A must-read for anyone who cares about their quality of life . . . Dr. Sharon Malone is the first person I turn to for a whole host of issues, especially my health."--MICHELLE OBAMA A practical guide to aging and health for women who have...
Happier Together : How to Find Your People & Make Friends That Last
Whatley, Lori, Dr.
Did you know that the strongest predictor of a long, fulfilling life is having close relationships and interacting with them daily? Humans are inherently social beings, hardwired to connect with others. Happier Together underscores the vital importance of human connections and provides practical...
Hark : How Women Listen
Vincent, Alice
AN INDEPENDENT 'BEST BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025''Alice Vincent is on song' -KATHERINE MAY'Stimulating and humane' -AMY LIPTROT'This book is a quiet and profound kind of miracle' -CLOVER STROUDWe're told women are good at listening, but we rarely examine what they're listening to, what their worlds...
Healing Our Fractured World
Neve, Alex.
The 2025 Massey Lectures delivered by human rights activist and former secretary general of Amnesty International Canada Alex Neve. Universality is the core promise of the human rights order born out of the devastation of World War II and the Holocaust: these rights extend to everyone,...
I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together: A Memoir
Vellekoop, Maurice
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE TORONTO BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE TRILLIUM BOOK AWARD "An utter treat among graphic novels. This beautiful, honest coming-of-age tale is a standout in its quality.... One of the best books so far this year." --Toronto Star For fans of Fun...
Iran's grand strategy : a political history
Nasr, Seyyed Vali Reza
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Shia Revival A gripping account that overturns simplistic portrayals of Iran as a theocratic pariah state, revealing how its strategic moves on the world stage are driven by two pervasive threats--external aggression...
Is a River Alive?
Macfarlane, Robert
Paper Book
From the celebrated writer, observer and naturalist Robert Macfarlane comes a brilliant, perspective-shifting new book, which answers a resounding "yes" to the question of its title. At the heart of Is a River Alive? is a single, transformative idea: that rivers...
JFK : Public, Private, Secret
Taraborrelli, J. Randy
Paper Book
NAMED ONE OF AMAZON EDITORS' BEST BOOKS OF JULY! From the New York Times bestselling Kennedy historian and author of Jackie: Public, Private, Secret comes the other side of the story--her husband's: JFK: Public, Private, Secret. ...
Kaplan NCLEX-RN prep : practice test + proven strategies
Paper Book
The NCLEX-RN exam is not just about what you know--it's about how you think. With expert critical thinking strategies and targeted practice, Kaplan's NCLEX-RN Prep (new for 2025) helps you apply your nursing knowledge to make safe and competent judgments about client...
Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes
Browne, Harrison
"Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead."--Jay Onrait, sports anchor "A crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all."--Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold...
Mayo Clinic guide to your baby's first years : clear answers and expert advice for every phase with your infant and toddler
Klaas, Kelsey M.
Your child's first few years are a wild ride. This book is your essential guide to the key stages of early childhood development, with comprehensive information on infant and toddler health from top Mayo Clinic pediatric experts with real-life parenting experience. ...
Messy Cities : Why We Can't Plan Everything
Reid, Dylan
Paper Book
Can messiness make our cities more liveable, lively, and inclusive? Crowded streets, sidewalk vendors, jumbled architecture, constant clamour, graffitied walls, parks gone wild: are these signs of a poorly managed city or indicators of urban vitality? Messy Cities: Why We...
The mindful mocktail : delicious, nutritious non-alcoholic drinks to make at home
Battaglia, Natalie
Paper Book
Drink Yourself Healthy, Not Hungover Shake it up with nourishing, non-alcoholic drinks filled to the brim with flavor! These modern mocktails use everyday ingredients, are nutrient-dense, low in refined sugar and nutritionist-approved―so you...
Modern man in search of a soul
Jung, C. G.
Paper Book
2017 Reprint of 1933 U.S. Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Considered by many to be one of the most important books in the field of psychology, Modern Man in Search of a Soul is a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Carl...
Nobody Can Give You Freedom: The Political Life of Malcolm X
Andrews, Kehinde
A radical new examination of Malcolm X that shows how the iconic figure was always dedicated to a global movement for Black liberation   Malcolm X is one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century. Across countless films, documentaries, and books,...
Not my type : one woman vs. a president
Carroll, E. Jean
"Delightful . . . We already know that E. Jean Carroll looked smashing when she went to court versus Donald J. Trump. But her irrepressible voice was, necessarily, repressed...Now she is saying pretty much everything." --The New York Times Book Review "Buoyant....
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...
Putin's sledgehammer : the Wagner Group and Russia's collapse into mercenary chaos
Rondeaux, Candace
Paper Book
The astonishing inside story of the Wagner Group, the world's deadliest militia - "a must-read for anyone interested in the future of Russia and how to counter the Kremlin's wars" (H. R. McMaster) In June 2023, the Wagner Group assembled an armed convoy that...
Rock art for beginners : simple techniques and easy projects for transforming stones into art
Bac, F. Sehnaz
Paper Book
Transform ordinary stones into works of art with easy and inspirational step-by-step instructions. Filled with creative exercises, art prompts, templates, and step-by-step projects, Rock Art for Beginners--adapted from the best-selling...
Scotland : a history from earliest times
Moffat, Alistair
Paper Book
In this book, Alistair Moffat brings vividly to life the story of this great nation, from the dawn of prehistory through to the twenty-first century.Ambitious, richly detailed and highly readable, Scotland: A History From Earliest Times skilfully weaves together a dazzling array of fact and...
So gay for you : friendship, found family, & the show that started it all
Hailey, Leisha
Paper Book
"The point is we're all connected, see? Through love, through loneliness, through one tiny, lamentable lapse in judgment. All of us, in our isolation, we reach out from the darkness, from the alienation of modern life, to form these connections." -- Alice Pieszecki, Season 1, Episode 2, The L Word...
Story is a state of mind : writing and the art of creative curiosity
Selecky, Sarah Lucille
Paper Book
Cultivate a state of mind to help your writing flow with acclaimed writing instructor and Giller Prize finalist Sarah Selecky. Celebrated author Sarah Selecky brings the spirit of her popular online writing school to the page in Story Is a State of Mind. Short, personable...
The story of ABBA : melancholy undercover
Gradvall, Jan
Paper Book
Through exclusive interviews and over a decade of deep research, renowned music journalist Jan Gradvall explores the secrets to ABBA's success. There has never been a group like ABBA. More than half a century after their songs were recorded, ABBA still make people the world...
This Rare Earth : Building the Dams, Mines and Megaprojects That Run Our World
Gilmer, Jeremy Thomas
Paper Book
This Rare Earth  is a graphic account of twenty-five years working for some of the largest mining and engineering companies in the world. Much of this work was conducted in conflict zones where Jeremy Thomas Gilmer supervised the construction of dams, mine tailings structures,...
The Undiscovered Country : Friendship, Betrayal and the Obsessive Quest to Map the Brain
Andrew-Gee, Eric.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The riveting true story of the star-crossed friendship between two neuroscientists--one famous, the other forgotten--who mapped the brain, but lost each other. In the early 1920s, when neurosurgery was more likely to be a death sentence than a...
Who knew
Diller, Barry
Paper Book
Barry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen, reveals himself here--his successes, failures, and struggles--with surprising candor and intimacy in a memoir rich in Hollywood lore and filled with business acumen. Writing in his singular voice, Barry Diller delivers...
Zbig : the life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's great power prophet
Luce, Edward
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An intimate and masterful biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski--President Carter's national security advisor and one of America's leading geopolitical thinkers--from one of the finest columnists and political writers at work today. ...

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