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January's Nonfiction Titles PDF
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman by Brooke Shields
The former child star reflects on aging with confidence and empowerment, challenging societal stereotypes about women growing older, while sharing personal experiences and insights to encourage women to reclaim their power and redefine the narrative around aging.
Dirtbag Queen: A Memoir of My Mother by Andy Corren
This humorous and heartfelt family portrait explores the life of a wildly unconventional mother, her eccentric children and their chaotic bonds, blending love and forgiveness in a celebration of the imperfect yet unbreakable ties that connect them.
From These Roots: My Fight With Harvard to Reclaim My Legacy by Tamara Lanier
A woman’s quest to trace her lineage leads to the discovery of a daguerreotype of her enslaved ancestor, igniting a decade-long legal battle against Harvard over the rightful ownership of historical artifacts and stories tied to America’s painful past.
The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir by Neko Case
Chronicles the Grammy-nominated artist’s evolution from an isolated, poverty-stricken childhood in rural Washington to a revered international figure, emphasizing themes of loneliness, nature, camaraderie, and the transformative impact of music and art on personal identity amidst obstacles.
In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some by Josh Gad
This comedic and heartfelt essay collection from the star of Book of Mormon covers topics such as his parents’ divorce, struggles with self-image, career breakthrough and fatherhood, featuring never-before-seen photos and witty anecdotes from the entertainment world.
The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
Uncovers the little-known story of Richard Pavlick, a disgruntled postal worker who plotted to assassinate John F. Kennedy in December 1960, just before his inauguration, detailing the near miss that could have altered American history and the gripping events surrounding the failed attempt.
The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir by Edmund White
In this candid memoir, the 85-year-old “paterfamilias of queer literature” revisits over six decades of diverse sexual experiences—from his closeted youth in 1950s Midwest through the Stonewall and HIV crises to modern app-based connections—capturing a deeply personal and historical chronicle of evolving queer identity, relationships, and societal change.
The Survivor: How I Made It Through Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter by Josef Lewkowicz with Michael Calvin
Tells the remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz, who endured six concentration camps during the Holocaust and later became a determined Nazi hunter, capturing notorious SS officer Amon Goeth, while offering readers a poignant narrative of survival, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst the darkest moments of history.
Three Wild Dogs (And the Truth): A Memoir by Markus Zusak
Documents the adoption of three unruly rescue dogs that transform the Zusak family’s life, revealing the chaos, love, and unexpected lessons while exploring the deeper connections between humans and animals.
The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington’s Most Famous Hostess by Meryl Gordon
An extensively researched account of the life of a wealthy and influential Washington socialite of the mid-20th century, who inspired a Broadway musical with her extravagant parties, her close relationships with U.S. presidents, and her pioneering support for the Equal Rights Amendment.
99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life by Adam Chandler
An engaging exploration of the myth of American self-reliance, examining how the obsession with hard work and individual success distorts reality, deepens inequality and overlooks the importance of community, historical privilege and systemic factors in shaping achievement.
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can't Buy by Jennifer Louise Smith and Jillian Faye Sirianni
The duo behind the Frugal Friends podcast offer a practical, guilt-free guide to reshaping spending habits by identifying what you truly value, addressing impulse spending and prioritizing financial goals in today’s challenging economic landscape.
Eat What You Kill: Becoming a Sales Carnivore by Sam Taggart
This practical guide for mastering sales emphasizes a mindset shift to becoming a “sales carnivore” by building a personal pipeline, creating tailored pitches, maintaining a strong sales routine and reframing rejection to close more deals effectively.
House of Huawei: The Secret History of China's Most Powerful Company by Eva Dou
This story of a reclusive entrepreneur who spent decades building a telecom empire thrust into global focus after the 2018 detention of its heiress reveals the complex web of power, money and influence surrounding the rise of this technological giant.
Reset: How to Change What's Not Working by Dan Heath
The #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Made to Stick, Switch, and The Power of Moments presents a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working — in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives — by identifying leverage points and concentrating resources to achieve our goals.
The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop
Explores the disengagement of adolescents from school, identifying four learning modes — Resister, Passenger, Achiever, and Explorer — that shape teens’ relationships with learning, while offering evidence-backed strategies for parents to foster curiosity and self-awareness to help their children thrive academically and emotionally.
It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki
A relationships coach and healer offers a holistic, no-nonsense guide to meaningful relationships, revealing nine core truths and practical tools that empower readers to take responsibility for their love lives and heal themselves.
Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids by Becoming the Parent You Wish You'd Had by Bryana Kappadakunnel
A licensed marriage and family therapist explains that your upbringing impacts your parenting style in ways you don’t fully recognize, and that it’s your responsibility to heal yourself to truly connect with your child.
The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever by Neha Ruch
Challenges traditional stereotypes of stay-at-home parenthood, offering a paradigm-shifting guide for women navigating career breaks after having children, featuring expert advice, diverse personal stories, and interactive exercises to help redefine identity, find meaning in caregiving, and explore pathways back to the workforce.
The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids by Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent
Presents seven playful techniques that promote healthy emotional development and resilience in children through intentional, brief interactions, emphasizing the importance of daily moments that nurture calmness, cooperation, and communication, all supported by scientific research and engaging illustrations.
Intention Obsession: Rituals and Witchcraft for Every Season by Erica Feldmann
The owner of a Salem-based wellness company offers seekers practical magic and self-care rituals organized by the zodiac seasons, empowering readers to create intentional lives and defy oppressive systems through spells and DIY projects.
Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites by Ilya Shapiro
A high-profile law professor who endured cancel culture firsthand lays bare the crisis in American law schools and sounds the alarm over the threat of radicalization affecting future lawyers, politicians, and judges.
The Neat Method Organizing Recipe Book: 70 Simple Projects to Take Your Home from Chaos to Composed by Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer
In this unique organizing book, readers are guided through simple projects for every room in the house, featuring clear “ingredient” lists and step-by-step directions for creating stylish solutions like a drop zone for gear, a color-coded bathroom closet, and specialized drawers, transforming homes into spaces of beauty, calm, and simplicity.
The Sewing Guide to Cancer or Other Unwanted Long Term Illnesses: 20+ Useful Craft Projects for Patients and Caregivers by Heather Grant and Samarra Khaja
A unique sewing guide for friends and families of loved ones fighting cancer, with 27 ideas for genuinely useful gifts, selected by cancer survivors.
Tidy Up Your Life: Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most by Tyler Moore
Shares guiding principles and practical routines for organizing and prioritizing both physical and emotional spaces, drawing from his experiences as a busy parent living in a small apartment, aiming to help overwhelmed individuals create a more joyful and manageable home life.
Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause by Naomi Watts and Mary Claire Haver
The actress known for 21 Grams and Mulholland Drive blends personal stories with expert advice to demystify menopause, offering women a candid, supportive guide to managing symptoms, tackling aging and embracing this transformative phase of life with confidence.
Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer by Ian K. Smith
A doctor and best-selling author provides decade-specific nutrition and lifestyle advice to help readers maximize longevity, prevent disease and age well, offering practical steps to optimize health and vitality in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.
Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Sleep: Find Relief from Insomnia, Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders by Timothy I. Morgentha and Bhanu Prakash Kolla
A new resource from the sleep specialists at Mayo Clinic aims to help readers improve sleep and manage common sleep disorders.
Menopause Is Hot: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive by Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie
In a guide designed to equip readers with the know-how to handle symptoms starting from perimenopause onward, renowned journalists present stories from women around the world at various ages and stages of their menopause journey.
An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence by Zeinab Badawi
This sweeping historical survey traces Africa’s rich legacy from prehistory to the present, exploring ancient civilizations, medieval empires and colonialism’s impact, while highlighting African voices and perspectives to offer a long-overdue account of the continent’s global significance.
American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest by Kyle Paoletta
This exploration of the American Southwest’s history examines its multicultural settlers, indigenous populations and dependency on water, offering insights into the region’s past to better understand its future amid the challenges of mass migration and the climate crisis.
Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry
A National Book Award winner examines the connection of the color blue to Black history, weaving together themes of hope, melancholy and personal experience to examine race in ways that transcend politics and ideology.
The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West by Amy Gamerman
Explores the conflict between a struggling rancher and wealthy neighbors over a wind farm in Big Timber, Montana, examining themes of land rights, environmental challenges, and American values, while introducing a diverse cast of characters amid an epic showdown that reflects broader societal issues in a changing landscape.
Dark Laboratory: On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis by Tao Leigh Goffe
This account of Caribbean’s history of exploitation, shaped by slavery, indentured labor and environmental abuse, is explored through a transformative lens, connecting colonialism, Blackness, and the climate crisis to reveal the entrenched imperialist thinking behind a global catastrophe.
Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age by Eleanor Barraclough
A history of the Viking Age, from mighty leaders to rebellious teenagers, told through their runes and ruins, games and combs, trash and treasure.
The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe by Marlene L. Daut
The complex life of Henry Christophe is explored by an award-winning Yale scholar, detailing his journey from enslaved individual to revolutionary leader, king, and suicide, while examining the political dynamics and personal betrayals that shaped Haiti’s tumultuous history during its fight for freedom.
A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins by Gareth Harney
This accessible historical account traces ancient Rome’s rise to power through the stories of twelve remarkable coins, revealing how Romans used currency to immortalize their gods, emperors and conquests, connecting modern readers with the empire’s epic past.
In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space by Irvin Weathersby
This powerful exploration of America’s ongoing confrontation with white supremacy, examining monuments, public spaces and historical landmarks tied to racial trauma, while offering a hopeful reimagining of these spaces to honor true history and promote healing.
Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History's Greatest Arctic Rescue by Buddy Levy
A National Outdoor Book Award-winning author’s thrilling narrative of polar exploration via airship—and the men who sacrificed everything to make history.
Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln's Union by Richard Carwardine
The volume is first major account of the American Civil War to give full weight to the central role played by religion, reframing the conflict through Abraham Lincoln’s contentious appeals to faith-based nationalism.
Saints and Liars: The Story of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis by Debórah Dwork
A history that plumbs the extraordinary stories of American relief and rescue workers during World War II.
Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation by Bennett Parten
Details General William T. Sherman’s 1864 march through Atlanta to Savannah, highlighting its impact on the Civil War and the self-emancipation of enslaved people who joined his army, addressing the initial Reconstruction efforts and the challenges faced by newly freed individuals amidst ongoing racism and opposition.
Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything Essays on the Future That Never Was by Colette Shade
A nostalgic yet critical exploration of the early 2000s, reflecting on its pop culture and socio-political landscape through artifacts like flip phones and early internet phenomena, revealing how this era shaped contemporary issues while examining the mixed legacy of a decade marked by both optimism and disillusionment.
Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King by Preston Lauterbach
This exploration of the Black musicians who shaped Elvis Presley’s music focuses on four overlooked artists while examining their influence, legacies and the systemic injustices that kept them in poverty as others profited from their work.
New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America's Second Civil Rights Movement by Juan Williams
In a follow-up to Eyes on the Prize, a best-selling author turns his attention to the rise of a new 21st-century civil rights movement.
Wiseguys in the White House: Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made by Eric Dezenhall
Explores the intricate and often hidden connections between organized crime and U.S. presidents. Highlighting key historical moments, the book reveals how mobsters have influenced political power, from FDR’s dealings with Lucky Luciano to Trump’s ties with gambling cartels, illustrating the complex interplay of crime and governance.
The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One by Sumit Paul-Choudhury
An argument for optimism as a moral obligation in an era of widespread pessimism. Drawing from diverse fields, the book explores how optimism enhances mental health and success, providing practical principles to confront challenges like environmental crises and social change, inspiring hope for a better future.
Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes by Sunita Sah
This comprehensive exploration of defiance examines the pressures that silence us and offers research-based strategies to resist compliance, featuring real-world examples and practical tools to empower individuals to speak up and act in alignment with their values.
Enneagram in Real Life: Find Your Type, Understand Who You Are, and Take Steps Toward Growth by Stephanie Barron Hall
A certified Enneagram coach offers practical guidance for applying the Enneagram system to personal growth, featuring relatable client stories, actionable advice and tangible practices to help individuals use this tool to transform their life, career and relationships.
Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero’s Journey by Robert Sarver and Alex Gendzier
A detailed resource for veterans transitioning to civilian life, addressing practical matters like job hunting and family reintegration, alongside deeper issues such as loss and purpose. Authored by veterans Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier, it incorporates personal stories and expert insights, emphasizing healing and resilience.
Aflame: Learning from Silence by Pico Iyer
From the best-selling author of The Art of Stillness comes an exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreat.
Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis
Pope Francis originally intended this book to appear only after his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope have moved him to make this legacy available now.
The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell—and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose by Jonas Olofsson
Explores the human sense of smell through the lens of neuroscience and psychology, revealing its extraordinary sensitivity and how it engages the brain, affects our perceptions, and shapes our experiences, while examining historical perspectives, the role of smell in evolution, and the potential for smell rehabilitation after illness.
Out of Your Mind: The Biggest Mysteries of the Human Brain by Jorge Cham and Dwayne Godwin
The best-selling author, online cartoonist, and creator of We Have No Idea joins a neuroscientist on a journey into the fascinating world of the human brain.
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose by Martha Beck
A guide to overcoming anxiety by tapping into creativity, blending neuroscience and sociology to explain how engaging the brain’s creative systems can break the anxiety cycle and lead to peace, improved problem-solving and deeper connections with others.
Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience by Tom Rosshirt
A personal journey from debilitating anxiety and depression to peace through self-directed neuroplasticity, retraining the brain to unlearn harmful patterns and alight with spiritual principles to embrace our true self.
The Dose Effect: Optimize Your Brain and Body by Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins by T. J. Power
Describes a framework for enhancing mental and physical well-being by regulating the brain’s key hormones — dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins — through lifestyle changes, offering science-backed strategies to improve cognitive performance, manage stress, elevate mood, and promote overall wellness by biohacking brain chemistry.
How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists by Ellen Hendriksen
A clinical psychologist offers a compassionate guide to overcoming perfectionism, providing seven transformative shifts to replace self-criticism with self-acceptance while maintaining excellence, fostering authentic connections and embracing a more fulfilling life.
Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible by James Lawrence
The “Iron Cowboy” known for his endurance racing shares how to develop unshakable mental strength by building consistency through small, repeated promises, revealing how an ordinary person can achieve extraordinary goals through relentless perseverance and mindset.
Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves by Alison Wood Brooks
Examines the psychology of conversation, revealing how small improvements in communication — through topic management, question-asking, humor, and kindness — can significantly enhance both personal and professional relationships, offering strategies based on new research to foster better understanding, creativity, and connection in various types of interactions, including face-to-face, digital and social media.
What If You Are the Answer?: And 26 Other Questions That Just Might Change Your Life by Rachel Hollis
Shares transformative questions that have guided the author’s journey of healing and growth, encouraging readers to confront fears, reassess circumstances, and take responsibility for their own development through her signature humor and vulnerability, ultimately aiming to inspire self-discovery and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World by Dorian Lynskey
This darkly humorous cultural history explores the evolution of apocalyptic thought, examining how literature and film reflect societal anxieties, science and politics, tracing the secularization of doomsday predictions from the 19th century to today’s climate crisis and technological fears.
I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family's History Set Me Free by Lee Hawkins
This memoir examines a Black family’s pursuit of the American Dream, exploring generational trauma from slavery and systemic racism, revealing how racial violence shaped their lives, and uncovering the emotional toll and resilience passed down through generations.
Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America by Bernadette Atuahene
By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers — one Black the other white — and their grandchildren, the author tells a riveting tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they flourish, and who profits.
The Sun Won't Come Out Tomorrow: The Dark History of American Orphanhood by Kristen Martin
Critiques the myth of American orphanhood by exploring its historical realities, including the oppressive nature of early orphanages, systemic classism and racism, and her personal experiences, urging a reevaluation of society’s approach to child welfare and community care.
Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart by Nicholas Carr
From the author of The Shallows comes an exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.
Unassimilable: An Asian Diasporic Manifesto for the Twenty-first Century by Bianca Mabute-Louie
A scholar and activist provides a socio-political critique of Asian Americans who resist assimilation, exploring the cultural and political dynamics within their communities from the nineteenth century to today, while advocating for a new understanding of identity that embraces collective care, anti-imperialism, and cross-racial solidarity.
Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation by Michael Cannell
Uncovers the shocking story of NYPD detectives Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, who secretly served as mafia informants and hitmen for over a decade, revealing corruption that crippled investigations and led to multiple mob hits.
Save Our Souls: The True Story of a Castaway Family, Treachery, and Murder by Matthew Pearl
In this true story, on December 10, 1887, the Walker family’s shark fishing boat was split in two by a storm, and they awoke in the morning on an island inhabited by a ragged man named Hans who seemed helpful but had a dark secret.
The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne by Kate Winkler Dawson
Revisits the mysterious 1832 death of Sarah Maria Cornell, intertwining historical investigation with modern forensic techniques to uncover the truth behind her demise and the trial of Reverend Ephraim Avery, while reflecting on the impact of women who challenged societal norms in their pursuit of justice.
You'll Never Believe Me: A Life of Lies, Second Tries, and Things I Should Only Tell My Therapist by Kari Ferrell
Recounts the author’s journey from being a troubled, adopted Asian American girl in Utah to becoming the infamous “Hipster Grifter” in New York City, detailing her rise through petty crime, media sensationalism, incarceration, and eventual redemption as she transforms her life through activism and social justice.
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