LibraryAware June 2025

New Titles

Allies at war : how the struggles between the Allied powers shaped the war and the world
by Tim Bouverie

Ambitious and compelling, revealing the political drama behind the military events, this fast-paced narrative history offers a fresh perspective on the Second World War and the origins of the Cold War.

Almost 30 : a definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond
by Lindsey Simcik

The hosts of the #1 critically acclaimed podcast Almost 30 offer a fun and inspiring guide to one's 20s and 30s.

Baddest man : the making of Mike Tyson
by Mark Kriegel

An acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s offers a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history. Illustrations.

Buckley : The Life and the Revolution That Changed America
by Sam Tanenhaus

This definitive biography is a gripping story of the modern conservative movement as it rose from a formless coalition to a powerful cultural force, its campaigns and crusades defined and advanced on the many platforms Buckley created, bringing to life the era's most important conservative intellectuals and writers.

Burning Down the House : Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock
by Jonathan Gould

On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, an acclaimed music biographer presents the story of the band, capturing the gritty energy of 1970s New York City and showing how a group of art students brought fringe culture to rock's mainstream, forever changing the look and sound of popular music.

Cloud warriors : deadly storms, climate chaos-and the pioneers creating a revolution in weather forecasting
by Thomas E. Weber

Looks at the people pushing boundaries of science and technology to build better weather forecasts—providing life-saving warnings and crucial intelligence about nature's deadliest threats.

Detained : A Boy's Journal of Survival and Resilience
by D. Esperanza

The first-ever memoir of a child's experience in detention on the U.S./Mexico border under President Trump's infamous family separation policy.

Every weapon I had : a Vietnam vet's long road to the Medal of Honor
by Paris Darius Davis

Chronicles a Green Beret commander's heroism during the Vietnam War, and the long fight to recognize his bravery.

The Haves and Have-Yachts : Dispatches on the Ultrarich
by Evan Osnos

A collection of essays explores American oligarchy and the culture of excess, providing a wry, unfiltered look at how the ultrarich shape—and sometimes warp—our social and political landscape.

John Hancock : first to sign, first to invest in America's independence
by Willard Sterne Randall

A revealing portrait of the Revolutionary leader, exploring his rise from modest beginnings to wealthy merchant, his pivotal yet overlooked role in the American Revolution, his political rivalries and his influence on key events that shaped the United States.

Kuleana : A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i
by Sara Kehaulani Goo

An award-winning journalist's breathtaking story of unexpected homecomings, familial hardship, and fierce devotion to ancestry creates a refreshingly new narrative about Hawaii, its native people, and their struggle to hold on to their land and culture today.

Loud and clear : the Grateful Dead's wall of sound and the quest for audio perfection
by Brian Anderson

Tells the full story of the Grateful Dead's“Wall of Sound,” an unprecedented and since unparalleled speaker system.

The optimist : Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the race to invent the future
by Keach Hagey

A detailed account of Sam Altman's rise from a curious child in St. Louis to the co-founder of OpenAI, exploring his ambitious journey in Silicon Valley, his leadership struggles, and his unyielding belief in AI's potential.

The story of ABBA : melancholy undercover
by Jan Gradvall

Through exclusive interviews and over a decade of deep research, a renowned music journalist explores the secrets to ABBA's success.

Toni at Random : the iconic writer's legendary editorship
by Dana A. Williams

An insightful exploration unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature.

Trailblazer : Perseverance in Life and Politics
by Carol Moseley Braun

Recounts the author's groundbreaking career as the first Black woman elected to the Senate and U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, sharing stories of overcoming adversity, making history, and advocating for civil rights and justice.