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Biography
1974: A Personal History by Francine Prose
This memoir from the renowned author delves into her connection with activist Anthony Russo, a key figure in the Pentagon Papers leak and explores the transformative year that helped reshape our nation.
All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians by Phil Elwood
A top Washington D.C. PR operative exposes the dark secrets of his profession and the work he undertook for clients such as Muammar Gaddafi, Bashar al-Assad and the government of Qatar.
The Call to Serve: The Life of an American President, George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham
Published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of his birth, this intimate portrait of the 41st U.S. President visually documents his life with over 450+ photographs, celebrating the legacy of a man whose strong values of integrity and respect for others led to a life of leadership viewed as a call to serve.
Get Honest or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks by Charlamagne Tha God
Embracing his life roles as a cultural curator, social commentator, job creator and Girl Dad, the cohost of the nationally syndicated morning radio institution The Breakfast Club shares his thoughts on growth, empowerment and evolution in our fast-changing world—in short, it’s time to stop lying to each other, and ourselves.
Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People by Tiya Miles
Written with her characteristic tenderness and imaginative genius, a National Book Award-winning author weaves Tubman’s life into the fabric of her world, probing the ecological reality of Tubman’s surroundings and examining her kindship with other enslaved women, revealing a story of powerful inspiration for our own time of troubles.
On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service by Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
The most famous—and most revered—doctor in the world today who guided America through the COVID pandemic—and who embodies “speaking truth to power” with dignity and results, reveals his behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease preparedness at home.
The Outsider Advantage: Because You Don't Need to Fit in to Win by Ciera Rogers
The founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar brand that caters to curvy women of all shades shares the moments in her life that left the biggest impact and the powerful lessons she has learned from her past and her unorthodox rise, encouraging us all to embrace our Outsider status to find unstoppable success.
Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg
Celebrating the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life, this entertaining and unexpected collection stars an amazing cast of characters—some long gone and some very much still living, including John Goodenough, who scored a Nobel Prize at 97 for inventing the lithium-ion battery.
T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories from Being Fat in a World of Thin People by Ian Karmel and Alisa Karmel
An Emmy Award-winning comedian and his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, having both turned into fat adults who eventually figured out how to get their health under control, open up about the daily humiliations of being fat and why it’s so hard to talk about something so visible.
The Uptown Local: Joy, Death, and Joan Didion; A Memoir by Cory Leadbeater
A former personal assistant to Joan Didion, the author, in this brilliant debut memoir that doubles as a love letter to a cultural icon, shares his secret struggles with depression, addiction and family issues during a decade of working with the woman whose generous friendship and mentorship changed his life.
Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice by David S. Tatel
Serving nearly 30 years on America’s second highest court, one of our most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers shares how he, after spending years trying to hide his deteriorating vision, came to accept his blindness and the role it’s played in his personal and professional lives.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman
This deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in the face of the many cultural messages they face that leave them anxious, emotionally repressed and socially isolated offers ways to help them overcome the confines of masculine expectations.
This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder by Alan Townsend
After dealing with two unthinkable, catastrophic diagnoses: his 4-year-old daughter and his brilliant scientist wife developed life-threatening forms of brain cancer, and its aftermath, the author offers a moving perspective on the common ground between science and religion through the spiritual fulfillment he found in his work.
General Nonfiction
Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World by Craig Foster
One of the world’s leading natural history filmmakers shows how we can reinvigorate our lives by developing a deep connection to the Earth, nurture our individual wildness and deepen our love for all living things.
The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do About It by Steven Brill
The cofounder of NewsGuard, a company that tracks online misinformation, documents the forces and people, from Silicon Valley to Madison Avenue to Moscow to Washington, that profit from chaos and division and lays out a series of provocative but realistic solutions to restore the trust necessary to bring us together.
The Forever Dog Life: 120+ Recipes, Longevity Tips, and New Science for Better Bowls and Healthier Homes by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker and Rodney Habib
Sharing wonderful stories and incredible canines, the authors of the #1 internationally best-selling The Forever Dog offer simple ways you can help your dog live longer and better with more than 120 nutritionally packed recipes and practical instructions for creating a healthy, sustainable lifestyle and environment for your best friend. Illustrations.
History
The Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions by Amanda Bellows
Told through the stories of a diverse group of ten extraordinary, yet often overlooked, adventurers, including Sacagawea, James Beckwourth, Harriet Chalmers Adams and Sally Ride, this exhilarating new history of American exploration brings to life the people who took on great risk in unfamiliar territory to exercise personal freedom.
Hip-Hop Is History by Questlove
The renowned drummer from The Roots and New York Timesbest-selling author chronicles fifty years of hip-hop and how it has affected every aspect of our culture, from fashion and film to TV.
Lessons in Liberty: Thirty Rules for Living from Ten Extraordinary Americans by Jeremy S. Adams
Determined to restore young people’s belief in the importance of American history, the 2014 California Teacher of the Year highlights the unique human details of iconic figures such as Daniel Inouye, George Washington, Clara Barton, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and others, and the lessons they teach.
Taking London: Winston Churchill and the Fight to Save Civilization by Martin Dugard
Presents a gripping account of London’s desperate fight for survival during the blitz where the fate of the British people hinges on a small group of elite pilots stopping this onslaught—band of brothers known as The Few—and Winston Churchill’s determination to face the Nazi menace head on.
We Were Illegal: Uncovering a Texas Family's Mythmaking and Migration by Jessica Goudeau
Tracking her ancestors’ involvement in pivotal moments from before the Texas Revolution through today, an award-winning author reflects on the work we all must do to dismantle the whitewashed narratives passed down through families, communities and textbooks and take accountability for our legacy.
When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day by Garrett M. Graff
The New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist for Watergate turns his attention to D-Day, one of history’s greatest and most unbelievable miliary and human triumphs, exploring the full impact of this world-changing event and offering a fitting tribute to the people of the Greatest Generation.
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion by Julie Satow
Rich with personal drama and trade secrets, an award-winning journalist takes us back to the golden age of American department stores and the three visionary women—Hortense Odium of Bonwit Teller; Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor; and Geraldine Stutz of Henri Bendel—who led them.
Literary Collections
I've Tried Being Nice: Essays by Ann Leary
A recovering people pleaser, the New York Times best-selling author reflects on a life spent trying—and often failing—to be nice, from incidents and observations from the sidelines of fame with her actor husband to her more personal struggles with alcoholism, her love for her family and so much more.
Nature
The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi by Boyce Upholt
In this landmark work of natural history, a journalist tells the epic story of the Mississippi River and the centuries of efforts to control it, which have damaged its once-vibrant ecosystems, carrying readers along the river’s last remaining backchannels and exploring how scientists hope to restore what has been lost.
Performing Arts
American Diva: Extraordinary, Unruly, Fabulous by Deborah Paredez
This passionate homage to the powerful women that have challenged American ideas about feminism, performance and freedom such as Tina Turner, Rita Morena and Venus and Serena Williams examines how the concept of diva has evolved over the years.
Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass by Ramin Setoodeh
Telling the whole story of The Apprentice, this definitive book, based on interviews with dozens of sources, including the former President, shares all the details and talks from this legendary show that has left its mark on popular culture.
Political Science
Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, with Josh Halloway
The team behind the wildly successful podcast Pod Save America presents an illustrated guide to saving American democracy just in time for the 2024 election, with tips or staying informed and donating and volunteering for maximum impact.
The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
With expertise across politics and religion, two award-winning New York Times journalists show how the battle over Roe, no matter your view on abortion, symbolizes a miscarriage of the ideals America promised: democracy, morality and freedom, while inadvertently laying out a roadmap for how we might make our way forward in this new America.
What This Comedian Said Will Shock You by Bill Maher
Inspired by the “editorial” he delivers at the end of each episode of Real Time, this hilarious work of commentary about American life speaks exactly to the moment we’re in, covering free speech, cops, drugs, race, religion, cancel culture, the media, show biz, romance, health and more.
Psychology
The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier by Kasley Killam
In this groundbreaking redefinition of health and wellbeing, an internationally recognized expert in social health argues that the definition of wellbeing is missing a major component: social connection, proving that relationships not only make us happy, but they are also critical to our overall health and longevity.
Religion
The Devil's Best Trick: How the Face of Evil Disappeared by Randall Sullivan
Part true crime story, part religious and literary history, an acclaimed journalist, investigating the nature of evil and the figure of the Devil, provides this profound rumination on crime, violence and the darkness in all of us, weaving in writings from literary greats, rituals from around the world and original reporting.
Science
The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets by Thomas R. Cech
A Nobel Prize-winning scientist, exploring the most transformative breakthroughs in biology since the discovery of the double helix, brings together years of research to demonstrate that RNA is the true key to understanding life on Earth, from its very origins to our future in the twenty-first century.
Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water by Amorina Kingdon
Synthesizing historical discoveries with the latest scientific research, an award-winning science journalist takes us beneath the surface of the ocean to show the repercussions of human-made sound on the marine world’s delicate acoustic ecosystems, issuing a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes.
Social Science
Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future by Joél Leon
In this collection of wide-ranging essays, the performer and storyteller recalls his upbringing in the Bronx to raising two little girls of his own, while deconstructing what it means to be a Black man in America.
One Year in Uvalde: A Story of Hope and Resilience by John Quiñones and María Elena Salinas
A narrative that builds on year-long ABC News reporting from Uvalde, Texas, chronicles how the community is forging on through grief with hope and activism in the shadow of tragedy.
The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI by Ray Kurzweil
Drawing on 60 years of research on artificial intelligence, a noted inventor and futurist, in this follow-up to his groundbreaking book The Singularity is Near, explores how technology will transform humanity in the decades to come while considering the potential perils of biotechnology, nanotechnology and AI.
Sports
Just Add Water by Katie Ledecky
In this candid and inspiring memoir of a true competitor, a three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist and a world record-holder in individual swimming events charts her life in swimming, from discovering the joy of the pool to developing a champion’s mindset that has allowed her to persevere.
True Crime
A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue by Dean Jobb
Depicts the true story of one of the world’s most successful burglars who stole jewels worth $60 million dollars from a Rockefeller, a Woolworth heiress and an oil magnate during the jazz age.
When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum
Published to coincide with the trial that will capture national attention, an Edgar Award-winning investigative reporter examines the mysterious murders of four University of Idaho students, taking us behind the scenes of the investigation that uncovered a large, lurid web of obsession and psychosis within this unthinkable tragedy.
