New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated November 14, 2025
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38 Londres Street : on impunity, Pinochet in England, and a Nazi in Patagonia
Sands, Philippe
Paper Book
'A globe-trotting legal thriller, a personal history and a twin portrait of a pair of mass murderers . . . indelible and enthralling' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE 'Phenomenal' ANTONY BEEVOR 'Extraordinary . . . I read with open mouth and thumping heart' STEPHEN...
The art of spending money : simple choices for a richer life
Housel, Morgan
From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life Most of us don't know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to...
A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law: What Everybody Needs to Know about Canadian Family Law but Could Never Afford to Ask
Payne, Julien D.
A Basic Guide to Canadian Family Law is written for the average Canadian, but will no doubt also be of great use to judges, lawyers, mediators, and others who engage in family dispute resolution. It will be of special interest to those who are contemplating separation or divorce and are looking...
Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life
Sioux, Nia
"Sioux's harrowing reality TV ordeal cuts deep, and her subsequent self-assurance is endearing and infectious. It adds up to an inspiring account of reclaiming artistic agency." - Publisher's Weekly When you've been told over and over that you belong at the bottom, how do you...
Breakaway : The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game
Donkin, Karissa.
When the first puck dropped in the Professional Women's Hockey League in January 2024, it had been a long time coming. Women have been playing hockey since at least 1890 and playing professionally for decades. But until 2024, even the highest-level female players had never been compensated as...
The Breath of the Gods : The History and Future of the Wind
Winchester, Simon
New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic...
A Brief History of Britain 1851-2010: A Nation Transformed
Black, Jeremy
Paper Book
A brief history of Italy
Black, Jeremy
Paper Book
'Jeremy Black skilfully sketches social, cultural and political trends' - Christina Hardyment, Times audiobook of the week 'A remarkable mixture of cold history, wide culture and personal experience' Ciro Paoletti, Secretary General of the...
A brief history of Paris
Jenkins, Cecil
Paper Book
Paris: city of love, food and fashion. Paris: the city that played host to major historical and cultural dramas. Paris: a modern metropolis. Paris is all of these, all at once, all the time. There is a unique fusion...
A brief history of Spain
Black, Jeremy
Paper Book
A wonderfully concise and very readable history of Spain, perfect for travellers This is the extraordinary story of Spain, from early tribalism and Roman rule to the Moorish conquest, Spain's eighteenth-century revival under the Bourbons, the Peninsular War and revolution in...
A brief history of the Caribbean
Black, Jeremy.
Paper Book
A concise history of the Caribbean's long and fascinating history, from pre-contact civilisations to the present day This is a concise history, intended for travellers, but of inestimable value to anyone looking for an overview of the Caribbean and its mainland coastal states,...
Canadian Architectural Styles : A Field Guide
Mikel, Don.
Featuring over 1,000 photographs, this guide identifies more than 40 important architectural styles in Canada, ranging from the nineteenth-century Georgian, Gothic Revival and Italianate buildings to twentieth- and twenty-first-century Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist and Neo-Expressionism...
The coddling of the American mind : how good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure
Lukianoff, Greg
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller * Finalist for the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction * A New York Times Notable Book * Bloomberg Best Book of 2018 * One of Bill Gates's Top Five Books of All Time "Their distinctive contribution to the higher...
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing
Anyan, Hu
The feel-good meal plan : a fresh take on meal prep with over 100 nourishing recipes to feed your family with ease
Pleskot, Lindsay
Paper Book
A GLOBE & MAIL AND TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER 2025 TASTE CANADA AWARDS GOLD WINNER Flexible meal planning for your busy life! With weekly meal prep done in under two hours, you'll have flavorful, nutrition-packed meals on the table quickly every night of the...
Five Walls and the Door : How Canada Messed Up On Immigration
Keller, Tony.
Is immigration a problem or an opportunity? Do we need walls or doors? The answer to both questions is yes. For decades, Canada was an outlier. The country took in more immigrants than other developed countries, with less opposition. Whatever Canada was doing, it seemed to be working....
The Friend Machine : On the Trail of AI Companionship
Hetherington, Victoria.
What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where
Giving up is unforgivable : a manual for keeping a democracy
Vance, Joyce
We're in this together. For the past two years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack 'Civil Discourse' with these four words. In that time, she's guided readers through a continued erosion of democratic norms, the unprecedented felony conviction of an ex-president, and the...
Golden Years: What I've Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV
Turner, Gerry
From beloved inaugural Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, an uplifting memoir about a fresh start after heartbreak and a juicy peek behind the reality TV curtain. Gerry Turner's life changed forever when his high school sweetheart, and wife of over forty years, Toni passed...
Hamas: A Beginner's Guide
Hroub, Khaled
Paper Book
What is Hamas's history; its key beliefs; and its political agenda? From its' founding, following the First Intifada, to the 2008 Israeli Gaza offensive, Khaled Hroub writes this indispensable introduction to Hamas. The book encompasses all major events, including the...
Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth
King, Amy Duggar
How to end a story : collected diaries, 1978-1998
Garner, Helen
Paper Book
Helen Garner's third volume of diaries is an account of a woman fighting to hold on to a marriage that is disintegrating around her. Living with a powerfully ambitious writer who is consumed by his work, and trying to find a place for her own spirit to thrive, she rails against the...
Lawless : Abortion under Complete Decriminalization
Paynter, Martha.
Canada is the only country with complete decriminalization of abortion: no gestational duration limitations, no parental consent obligations, and no waiting periods. In recent years, other countries (New Zealand, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico) have made strides toward this, while the United States...
Poetry Comics
Snider, Grant
Paper Book
Combining poetry and comics in a whole new way, this fun and imaginative book is perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant readers alike. "Poetry Comics is a sprint through a sprinkler, a cool evening breeze, and the discovery of static electricity all at...
The possession of Barbe Hallay diabolical arts and daily life in early Canada
Cowan, Mairi
Paper Book
When strange signs appeared in the sky over Québec during the autumn of 1660, people began to worry about evil forces in their midst. They feared that witches and magicians had arrived in the colony, and a teenaged servant named Barbe Hallay started to act as if she were possessed. The community...
Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War
Tapper, Jake
"Not only riveting to read but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism." --David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon In this thrilling true story, #1 New York Times...
Science under siege : how to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world
Mann, Michael E.
In this "well-researched guide," two of the world's most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement--and offer "powerful ideas about how to fight back" (Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun) "Science is indeed...
Trust Your Gut: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Feeling Unstoppable
Fisher, Jennifer
From Jennifer Fisher, the cult-favorite jewelry designer and creator of Jennifer Fisher Kitchen, a must-have cookbook with 100 recipes designed to maximize your energy, stay clear-headed, and look hot at any age Since being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease in high...
Vanished Beyond the Map : The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell
Shoalts, Adam.
In November 1910, explorer Hubert Darrell vanished in the uncharted wilds of the Northwest Territories. A prospector who had been swept up in the Klondike Gold Rush, Darrell later made his name as an expert guide, trapper, and restless wanderer who ventured where few others dared. At a time when...
War and genocide in South Sudan
Pinaud, Clémence
Paper Book
Using more than a decade's worth of fieldwork in South Sudan, Clémence Pinaud here explores the relationship between predatory wealth accumulation, state formation, and a form of racism--extreme ethnic group entitlement--that has the potential to result in genocide. War and...
The wealthy barber : the common sense guide to successful financial planning /
Chilton, David Barr, 1961-
Paper Book
When everyone knows that everyone knows... : common knowledge and the mysteries of money, power, and everyday life
Pinker, Steven
Paper Book
From one of the world's most celebrated intellectuals, a brilliantly insightful work that explains how we think about each other's thoughts about each other's thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker shows that we do it all the time. This awareness, which we experience as...
Winston and the Windsors : how Churchill shaped a royal dynasty
Morton, Andrew
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Queen and Diana, a groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Winston Churchill. From an early age, Winston Churchill was convinced that he was a man of destiny....
Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat
Holiday, Ryan
In this much-anticipated final installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for the virtue on which all other virtues depend. Of all the stoic virtues - courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom - wisdom is the most elusive. This is especially...
You can make this! : more than 100 family favorite recipes
Kinsey, Angela
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Angela Kinsey and extraordinary home chef Joshua Snyder, the couple behind the "wholesome and charming" (Mashable) Baking with Josh and Ange, this family-friendly cookbook featuring more than a hundred recipes--from festive breakfasts...

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