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Care and Feeding: A Memoir by Laurie Woolever
This witty and candid memoir of the food writer chronicles her chaotic journey through the food world, navigating toxic dynamics, bold mentors and personal struggles, while seeking purpose and balance
between career ambition and motherhood.
Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Joshua A. Miele
This powerful memoir of resilience and innovation details a blind scientist’s journey from childhood
trauma to work in accessibility while embracing identity, overcoming challenges and shaping revolutionary technologies with humor and love.
Firstborn: A Memoir by Lauren Christensen
A heartbreaking yet hopeful memoir of love, loss, and resilience, recounting the joy of impending parenthood, the devastating loss of a child and the profound journey of grappling with grief while finding meaning in life’s deepest paradoxes.
Firstborn Girls: A Memoir by Bernice L. McFadden
This poignant memoir chronicles a woman’s survival and journey of self-discovery while exploring themes of inherited trauma, resilience and the unbreakable love between mothers and daughters, shaped by cultural heritage and the power of storytelling.
Heartbreaker: A Memoir by Mike Campbell and Ari Surdoval
A fast-paced, tender-hearted rock ’n’ roll memoir for the ages, Mike Campbell’s Heartbreaker is part rags-to-riches story and part raucous, seat-of-the-pants adventure, recounting Campbell’s life and times as lead guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
I'm That Girl by Jordan Chiles
This memoir from the two-time Olympian gymnast chronicles her journey to the awards podium while overcoming racism, childhood trauma and devastating setbacks, highlighting the importance of family support and the resilience of the human spirit.
Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour
The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1990s alt-rock festival Lollapalooza?told by the musicians, roadies, and industry insiders who lived it. From the New York Times bestselling authors of Nothin’ But A Good Time.
Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis & Comedy by Michael Kosta
This memoir chronicles the author’s journey from struggling professional tennis player to successful comedian and senior correspondent and co-host of The Daily Show exploring the parallels between the two careers.
Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech by Maureen Dowd
Shines a whitehot spotlight on America’s famous, from Hollywood legends to Broadway stars to media moguls, in a captivating assortment of the author’s most compelling style features and profiles.
Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen
This brave and imaginative memoir from a Nobel Peace Prize nominee details her healing journey and groundbreaking activism in the aftermath of her rape at Harvard.
The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin
Documents the author’s journey to uncover buried childhood trauma, exploring perfectionism, validation and self-discovery as she navigates psychedelic therapy, the judicial system and her Texas roots, ultimately revealing the transformative power of embracing radical truth.
Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance by Laura Delano
A memoir of navigating psychiatric diagnoses and medications, chronicling the author’s thirteen-year struggle within the mental health system, her decision to reject prescribed treatments, and her journey to redefine herself while questioning the influence of psychiatry and pharmaceuticals on human identity.
We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine by Alissa Wilkinson
Chronicles the iconic writer’s journey from journalist to Hollywood screenwriter, examining how her fascination with American mythmaking and cinematic motifs shaped her work and her critique of Hollywood’s role in sensationalizing the nation’s fears and dreams.
When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines by Graydon Carter
The journalist and editor recounts his journey from launching Spy magazine to transforming Vanity Fair during his 25-year tenure, detailing his editorial innovations, his collaborations with legendary contributors, and his role in shaping the magazine’s cultural prominence amidst the challenges of the digital media era.
Yoko: A Biography by David Sheff
An intimate and revelatory biography of Yoko Ono from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Boy.
World Eaters: How Venture Capital Is Cannibalizing the Economy by Catherine Bracy
Argues that the harmful influence of the venture capital ethos across various sectors has exacerbated inequality, worker exploitation, and societal destruction, and offers alternative models for sustainable growth, calling for regulatory reforms to foster inclusive innovation and prevent further economic harm.
Untethered: Creating Connected Families, Schools, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation by Doug Bolton
Addresses the epidemic of children’s mental health challenges, advocating for a shift away from punitive methods toward fostering strong, supportive communities that promote emotional well-being, resilience, and healthy attachment, with practical tools for parents and educators to guide children toward healthier, more connected futures.
How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Compassion by Yung Pueblo
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter offers a blueprint for deepening your compassion,
kindness, and gratitude so you can truly grow in harmony with another person and build stronger connections in all your relationships.
Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed by Brad Meltzer
An inspiring guide, based on the author’s viral commencement speech, to living with authenticity, empathy and gratitude, using magic as an allegory to reveal four transformative life lessons that help create a more fulfilling and wonder-filled existence.
Spellbound: My Life As a Dyslexic Wordsmith by Phil Hanley
An A-list comedian living with extreme dyslexia explains that though stand-up was never his dream, the
comedy community provided a path that at the time seemed to be the only option left for him, and one that, he compellingly argues, saved his life.
Sucker Punch: Essays by Scaachi Koul
In her follow-up collection of essays, the author employs biting wit to examine fights she’s had — with her parents, her ex-husband, her friends, online strangers, and herself — in an attempt to understand when a fight is worth having, and when it’s better to walk away.
The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime by Dale E. Bredesen, M.D.
Presents cutting-edge research on preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, offering a comprehensive program to optimize cognitive health, address misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and
dementia, and empower readers of all ages to sustain mental sharpness and independence throughout their lives.
How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before by Tamsen Fadal with Lisa Mosconi
An Emmy award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker provides actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts, including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors and lifestyle mentors, to answer the questions you’ve been too nervous to ask.
Antisemitism in America: A Warning by Chuck Schumer
Drawing on personal experiences and historical context, the Senate Majority leader examines the resurgence of antisemitism in America, exploring its roots, impact and the distinction between legitimate criticism of Israel and prejudice against the Jewish people.
The Crossing: El Paso, the Southwest, and America's Forgotten Origin Story by Richard Parker
Reinterprets American history through the lens of El Paso, Texas, highlighting its role as a crossroads of Indigenous trade, European colonization, westward expansion, immigration, and civil rights, portraying the city as a vital yet overlooked blueprint for America’s diverse and interconnected future.
The Fifteen: Murder, Retribution, and the Forgotten Story of Nazi Pows in America by William Geroux
Uncovers the forgotten story of German POW camps in the U.S. during World War II, revealing Nazi-led killings within the camps, secret military tribunals, and a dramatic diplomatic standoff involving condemned prisoners.
Four Red Sweaters: Powerful True Stories of Women and the Holocaust by Lucy Adlington
The author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz tells the stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust whose ives were unknowingly intertwined by their shared possession of a red sweater.
The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution by Joyce E. Chaplin
Explores the story of Benjamin Franklin’s iconic stove, highlighting the role of this practical invention in addressing the Little Ice Age, while offering a fresh perspective on Franklin’s inventive genius and his efforts to understand and mitigate environmental challenges.
On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR by Steve Oney
This riveting account is an epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America’s most celebrated but least understood media empires.
Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the Oss by Lisa Rogak
Working in the European theater, China and Washington, D.C., Betty MacDonald, Zuzka Lauwers, Jane Smith-Hutton and Marlene Dietrich, each fascinating in her own right, together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in World War II.
The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy
Reexamines the famous midnight ride, revealing it as a complex, collaborative effort involving multiple riders and several near-disasters, while exploring its pivotal role in the early stages of the American Revolution through fresh archival research and overlooked historical accounts.
Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement by Elaine Weiss
The acclaimed author of The Woman’s Hour returns with the story of four activists — Septima Clark, Esau Jenkins, Myles Horton, and Bernice Robinson — whose audacious plan to restore voting rights to
Black Americans laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement.
Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America by Russell Shorto
Examines the 1664 English takeover of Dutch-controlled New Amsterdam, exploring how negotiations
shaped New York’s foundation as a diverse, capitalist hub while also examining the dispossession
of Native Americans and the entrenchment of slavery, reflecting the enduring contradictions of America’s origins.
Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door by Thor Hanson
An award-winning natural-history writer uncovers hidden wonders in everyday environments, revealing how backyards, park and local landscapes host fascinating wildlife, scientific potential and opportunities to connect with and contribute to the health of our planet.
Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
A paradigm-shifting call to rethink big, entrenched problems that seem mired in systemic scarcity: from climate change to housing, education to healthcare.
Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America by Elie Mystal
The New York Times bestselling author presents an incisive critique of ten harmful laws shaping modern America, examining issues such as abortion, immigration and gun control while arguing for their repeal.
King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life of Struggle Outside the South by Jeanne Theoharis
In this myth-shattering book, an award-winning and New York Times bestselling historian argues that King’s time in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — outside Dixie — was at the heart of his campaign for racial justice.
Murder the Truth: Fear, the First Amendment, and a Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful by David Enrich
In a masterwork of investigative reporting, the New York Times business investigations editor produces an in-depth exposé of the broad campaign — orchestrated by elite Americans — to overturn 60 years of Supreme Court precedent, weaponize our speech laws and silence dissent.
Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis
Explores the lives of dedicated government workers, from an IRS agent to a coal mine safety expert, showcasing how their behind-the-scenes work addresses societal problems, challenges stereotypes, and reveals the critical, often unnoticed contributions of public servants.
Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change With Small Acts by Gregory M. Walton
An esteemed Stanford psychologist and codirector of the Dweck-Walton lab presents the simple psychological shifts that can intercept cycles of doubt, unlocking new levels of performance and more fulfilling relationships.
Unmasking for Life: The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically by Devon Price
Provides practical tools for Autistic individuals to embrace neurodiversity, develop key skills for authentic
relationships, and create new ways of living, loving, and advocating for their needs, moving beyond the unmasking process to navigate life with confidence and assertiveness.
The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire: Why Our Species Is on the Edge of Extinction by Henry Gee
Examines the rapid decline in population growth alongside environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and emerging threats, arguing that extinction may be an inevitable outcome of our species’ short and dramatic history.
The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map by Alex Hutchinson
Studies humanity’s innate drive to seek the unknown, blending neuroscience, behavioral psychology,
and stories of exploration to reveal how embracing uncertainty and challenge fosters fulfillment, productivity and resilience.
How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food by Vaclav Smil
In this mythbusting book, a scientist investigates why big food-producing countries also have the most undernourished populations; why food goes to waste and how to prevent it; whether the planet could
and should go vegan; and how to feed a growing population without killing the planet.
The Ideological Brain: The Radical Science of Flexible Thinking by Leor Zmigrod
Explores how political and social beliefs are shaped by the brain’s structure and cognitive processes, revealing how rigid ideologies become ingrained, their roots in nature and nurture, and the societal implications of this research, offering strategies to foster open-mindedness across the ideological spectrum.
The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street by Mike Tidwell
Chronicles a year of climate change impacts on a single urban block near Washington, D.C., intertwining personal stories of neighbors battling environmental and social challenges with reflections on the ethical dilemmas of geoengineering as a last-ditch effort to combat the crisis.
White Light: The Elemental Role of Phosphorus-in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World by Jack Lohmann
Explores the cyclical nature of life and death through the history and impact of phosphorus, from its discovery as a fertilizer to its role in global agriculture and environmental degradation, urging a renewed understanding of our relationship with both the earth and mortality.
Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind by Drew Ramsey
Explores the 10 tenets vital to cultivating Mental Fitness and provides direct, actionable techniques to improve brain function and emotional health.
The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher
Provides a three-part communication system — Say it with control, confidence, and to connect — to help readers handle tough situations, assert themselves, set boundaries, and improve relationships by
transforming the way they communicate, with practical strategies and phrases for any conversation.
Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds by Benjamin Hall
The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Saved tells the remarkable story of his harrowing recovery after surviving a deadly Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and shares the most profound lessons he learned about the power of resilience.
This Is Body Grief: Making Peace with the Loss That Comes With Living in a Body by Jayne Mattingly
Introduces a compassionate approach to mourning and accepting a changing body, guiding readers through the seven stages of Body Grief and offering wisdom on how to cope with fluctuating abilities, heal with self-compassion, and rebuild trust in the body through personal stories and expert insights.
The Big We: How Giving Circles Unlock Generosity, Strengthen Community, and Make Change by Hali Lee
Challenges traditional philanthropy by advocating for the power of giving circles — small, community-based groups that pool resources to create local impact — showing how collective action can address societal challenges and foster connection, purpose and shared vision for a better world.
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green
An award-winning bestselling author explores of tuberculosis’s historical and social impact, highlighting
global healthcare inequities, personal stories like a young patient in Sierra Leone and the urgent need for action against this preventable yet deadly disease.
A History of the World in Six Plagues: How Contagion, Class, and Captivity Shaped Us, from Cholera to COVID-19 by Edna Bonhomme
Exploring six epidemics from cholera to COVID-19, this account reveals how pandemics have deepened racial, economic and social inequities, blending history and cultural analysis to expose systemic injustices and advocate for transformative change in public health policies.
Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children by Noliwe Rooks
By tracing four generations of her own family, an award-winning interdisciplinary scholar of education and Black history weaves together sociological data and cultural history to challenge the idea that integration was a boon for Black children.
There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America by Brian Goldstone
The working homeless, trapped by skyrocketing rents and stagnant wages in gentrifying cities, are examined through the lens of five families in Atlanta, showing the human cost of homelessness for people with full-time jobs, revealing the extent and causes of a crisis where housing is treated as a privilege.
Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America by Will Bardenwerper
This heartfelt memoir uses small-town baseball to reflect on modern America’s struggles and resilience, highlighting the revival of a beloved Rust Belt team and the enduring community spirit amidst corporate
greed and changing traditions.
Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives by Michael Joseph Gross
An account of the history and science of muscle and weight training, from the Trojan War to modern-day research, highlighting how strength-building exercises can prevent and treat chronic diseases, improve quality of life, and challenge age-old biases against muscle.
A Better Ending: A Brother's Twenty-year Quest to Uncover the Truth About His Sister's Death by James Whitfield Thomson
Haunted by his sister Eileen’s apparent suicide in 1974, the author describes his two-decade investigation, beginning in 2001 and uncovering secrets and shifting stories that force him to question the accepted narrative and confront a devastating possibility.
Black Tunnel White Magic: A Murder, a Detective’s Obsession, and ’90s Los Angeles at the Brink by Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough
Retired detective Rick Jackson recounts the chilling true story of the brutal murder of UCLA student Ronald Baker in 1990, revealing betrayal, racial tensions and the lingering grip of Satanic Panic on modern life.
The Man Nobody Killed: Life, Death, and Art in Michael Stewart's New York by Elon Green
Examines the life and 1983 death of a young Black artist brutally beaten by transit police, detailing the
cultural impact of his case on activism and the 1980s New York art scene while exposing systemic failures in the pursuit of justice.
Trespassers at the Golden Gate: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco by Gary Krist
Recounts the sensational 1870 trial of Laura D. Fair, who killed her lover in San Francisco, exploring
the case’s impact on post-Civil War social issues, including gender roles and family values, while painting a vivid portrait of the city’s turbulent transformation from frontier outpost to burgeoning metropolis.
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