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The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary by Susannah Cahalan
Explores the life of a countercultural pioneer who challenged societal norms alongside her more famous husband, highlighting her contributions, sacrifices and overlooked legacy through interviews, diaries and archival research that reclaim her voice and significance in the psychedelic movement.
The Determined Spy: The Turbulent Life and Times of CIA Pioneer Frank Wisner by Douglas Waller
Delves into the life of a key Cold War CIA operative who orchestrated covert global operations while battling bipolar disorder, blending a portrait of his groundbreaking intelligence work with an exploration of his personal struggles and their impact on Washington’s power dynamics.
John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie
Drawing on recently released footage and recordings, and using the songs they wrote to trace their shared journey, an acclaimed writer offers an intimate and insightful new look at two of the greatest icons in music history.
The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir by Sarah Kendzior
Documents a family’s cross-country road trips while reflecting on America’s shifting landscape during an era of political upheaval, technological disruption, and the pandemic, blending personal experiences with commentary on democracy, resilience, and the enduring promise of the nation.
Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents by Mark K. Updegrove
The award-winning author of Second Acts and The Last Republicans draws on interviews and conversations
with seven presidents to identify the essence of character, leadership, and legacy that has defined each of them and the modern American presidency.
Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles
It’s one brilliant woman’s intimate and revealing story, and a multigenerational family saga that carries within it the story of America — and the wisdom that women pass on to each other, mothers to daughters, across generations.
Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus by Elaine Pagels
A renowned National Book Award–winning scholar presents an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that reshaped the world.
The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward by Melinda French Gates
Explores the process of navigating life transitions, combining the author’s personal experiences — such as parenthood, loss and career change — with reflections on embracing uncertainty, letting go of perfectionism, and supporting others, offering readers thoughtful guidance for moving forward during times of change.
Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis by Suzanne Cope
Uncovers the stories of Italian women who, as resistance fighters, spies and saboteurs, defied Nazi occupiers
and fascists during World War II, following the lives of four key figures and examining their impact on both liberation efforts and the broader fight for gender equality.
Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson by Claire Hoffman
Having disappeared in 1926 before reappearing with a kidnapping story, America’s most famous evangelist used spectacle, storytelling, and the newest technology — including her own radio station — to bring God’s message to the masses, but was she everybody’s saintly sister or a con-artist sinner?
Uptown Girl: A Memoir by Christie Brinkley
Although the popular model and actress has lived more than 50 years in the public eye, the full story of her roller-coaster life has never been told—until now.
Build a Business You Love: Mastering the 5 Stages of Business by Dave Ramsey
Based on decades of firsthand experience, the New York Times bestselling author presents a comprehensive
guide for business owners, offering a proven system to navigate challenges, avoid common pitfalls and achieve growth through five distinct stages.
No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris
In this blistering exposé, an award-winning investigative journalist uncovers reams of evidence showing decades of Johnson & Johnson’s deceitful and dangerous corporate practices that have threatened the lives of millions.
Marketcrafters: The 100-year Struggle to Shape the American Economy by Chris Hughes
An economist and writer presents a revelatory and unexpected history of the rise of American capitalism —
and an argument that entrepreneurial leaders in government, not the mythical “free market,” created the most
dynamic economy the world has ever known.
No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper
An award-winning sustainability expert explores “conditioned consumerism” and how it hijacks our time, money, and mental bandwidth, as well as harms the planet, and offers a customizable pathway leading to the freedom, ease, and richness of a life less bogged down by spending and stuff.
Into the Ice: The Northwest Passage, the Polar Sun, and a 175-year-old Mystery by Mark Synnott
Determined to navigate the treacherous Northwest Passage solo, an internationally certified mountain guide and Air Force Pararescuemen trainer embarks on a pulse pounding journey to both complete this rare feat
and investigate the 250-year-old mystery of Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition.
Health & Fitness
The Gut-Brain Paradox: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome by Steven R. Gundry, M.D. and Jodi Lipper
Explores the intricate connection between gut health and brain function, detailing how gut microbiome imbalances impact mental and neurological health, while offering dietary strategies to heal the gut, reduce inflammation and restore cognitive and emotional well-being.
America, América: A New History of the New World by Greg Grandin
This sweeping history of the Western Hemisphere from a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian re-examines the intertwined destinies of North and South America, challenging traditional narratives and revealing a complex and dynamic relationship shaped by conflict, cooperation and mutual influence.
The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 by Rick Atkinson
Chronicles the pivotal middle years of the American Revolution, tracing the Continental Army’s fight for
survival, George Washington’s struggles for resources, Benjamin Franklin’s diplomacy in Paris, and British attempts to suppress the rebellion in the face of mounting costs.
The Fate of the Generals: Macarthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines by Jonathan Horn
Examines the contrasting wartime journeys of generals Douglas MacArthur and Jonathan Wainwright, exploring MacArthur’s triumphant return to the Philippines and Wainwright’s harrowing imprisonment,
while raising profound questions about honor, leadership, and sacrifice during one of World War II’s defining chapters.
The Illegals: Russia's Most Audacious Spies and Their Century-long Mission to Infiltrate the West by Shaun Walker
Traces the history of the Soviet Union’s “illegals” spy program, revealing how deeply embedded, long-term
operatives shaped global espionage from the Bolshevik era to modern Russia, while examining
its enduring influence on Russian identity, global politics, and Putin’s strategies today.
Lost at Sea: Poverty and Paradise Collide at the Edge of America by Joe Kloc
This deeply personal nine-year account explores the lives of the “anchor-outs” — an unhoused community living off the California coast on abandoned boats — and the struggles and resilience of those surviving on the fringes of society.
Lower Than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity by Diarmaid MacCulloch
This exploration of the complex and evolving relationship between Christianity and sexuality, examines how Christian thought and practice have shaped and been shaped by human experiences of sex, gender and family over three millennia.
Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools by Mary Annette Pember
Through searing interviews and assiduous historical reporting on Native American boarding schools from the
mid-19th century to the 1930s, the author traces the evolution and continued rebirth of a culture whose country has been seemingly intent upon destroying it.
Authority: Essays by Andrea Long Chu
A Pulitzer Prize-winning critic combines wit and clarity to explore criticism’s political roots, dissect media from novels to video games and argue for bold, incisive critique amidst today’s genuine crises of power and culture.
Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores by Katie Mitchell, Nikki Giovanni, and Julien James
Combining narrative prose, eye-catching photography, one-on-one interviews, original essays, and specially
curated poetry, this visual homage to Black bookstores around the country is a reader’s road trip companion to the world of Black books.
To Save and to Destroy: Writing As an Other by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Examines the concept of the outsider in literature and society through personal, historical and literary lenses, blending reflections on the author’s refugee experience with works by influential authors to explore themes of identity, responsibility, and solidarity amid violence and marginalization.
Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing by Lili Taylor
An actor recounts her journey into bird-watching, blending vivid observations of birds in urban and natural settings with reflections on mindfulness, creativity, and the beauty of everyday moments, encouraging readers to embrace a deeper connection with the natural world.
Defund: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All by Sandy Hudson
An insightful analysis advocating for reallocating police funding to community resources, emphasizing data-driven solutions that enhance public safety, reduce systemic harm and build well-resourced neighborhoods through education, social programs and civic engagement.
Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power, and the Drugs You Take by Jerry Avorn
Based on his decades of practice and research at Harvard Medical School, a leading medical expert explains why too many of the medications Americans take are poorly evaluated, overpriced, or pose unwarranted risks — and what we can do to fix that.
Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History by Chris Whipple
An insider account of the 2024 presidential election, chronicling pivotal moments, campaign strategies, and behind-the-scenes decisions within the Harris and Trump camps, while exploring the ambitions and conflicts that shaped this high-stakes contest for the future of American democracy.
A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory by Jagadish Shukla
The Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist’s inspiring memoir details his journey from rural India to revolutionizing global weather prediction, saving lives, improving food security and advancing climate science while offering hope in the face of a warming planet.
Hope Dies Last: Visionary People Across the World, Fighting to Find Us a Future by Alan Weisman
An award-winning environmental journalist examines humanity’s resilience and creativity in facing climate change, showcasing global efforts to combat environmental devastation while exploring how we adapt, hope
and act in the face of an uncertain future.
The Ocean's Menagerie: How Earth's Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life by Drew Harvell
Explores the remarkable biology of ocean invertebrates, highlighting their extraordinary adaptations and
contributions to medicine, engineering, and ecological balance, while weaving the author’s personal journey as a marine biologist with a call to protect these ancient and vital underwater ecosystems.
Valley of Forgetting: Alzheimer's Families and the Search for a Cure by Jennie Erin Smith
Recounts the decades-long effort to study a Colombian community with a rare genetic mutation causing
early-onset Alzheimer’s, exploring the scientific breakthroughs, personal sacrifices, and ethical complexities of a groundbreaking quest to understand and potentially prevent the disease.
Change the Recipe: Because You Can't Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs by José Andrés
The renowned humanitarian and chef shares a collection of life and experiences from kitchens to disaster
zones, while highlighting food’s power to unite and the belief that anyone can help change the world.
Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life by Maggie Smith
The award-winning author explores 10 essential elements of creativity — such as attention, wonder and vulnerability — offering insightful essays and writing prompts to help artists of all levels deepen their craft and infuse creativity into every aspect of life.
The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement by Eamon Dolan
The author recounts his journey of estrangement from his abusive mother, offering guidance on recognizing abuse, setting boundaries and navigating the process of parting from toxic relationships, while addressing the stigma, emotional challenges and generational cycles tied to familial estrangement.
The Prism: Seven Steps to Heal Your Past and Transform Your Future by Laura Day
A transformational program to heal one's past, remake their present and create the future they deserve.
Home of the Happy: A Murder on the Cajun Prairie by Jordan Lahaye Fontenot
The author investigates her great-grandfather’s 1983 murder and the lingering mystery of whether an innocent man remains imprisoned, unraveling decades of silence, family lore and the deep scars of a brutal crime.
The Scientist and the Serial Killer: The Search for Houston's Lost Boys by Lise Olsen
Chronicles the chilling case of the “Candy Man” serial killer who murdered over 27 teenage boys in 1970s
Houston, highlighting forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick’s efforts decades later to identify the victims and restore their dignity amidst societal neglect and systemic failures.
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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