New Nonfiction
May 2025
The Mourner's Bestiary
by Eiren Caffall

A literary memoir on loss, chronic illness, and generational healing, Caffall's The Mourner's Bestiary is a meditation on grief and survival told through the stories of animals in two collapsing marine ecosystems--the Gulf of Maine and the Long Island Sound--and the lives of a family facing a life-threatening illness on their shores. 
Fog and smoke : poems
by Katie Peterson

The Rilke Prize-winning poet unfurls the quotidian fabric of our lives, stained with the difficulties of language and our present moment.
The many lives of Anne Frank
by Ruth Franklin

A revealing biography of Anne Frank, exploring both her life and the impact of her extraordinary diary.
Ends of the Earth : journeys to the Polar Regions in search of life, the cosmos, and our future
by Neil Shubin

The bestselling author of Your Inner Fish explores the polar regions, uncovering insights about life's adaptability, climate change's impact and the global significance of the poles, blending scientific discoveries with vivid adventure stories to reshape our understanding of Earth's future. 
The Road to Wisdom : On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust
by Francis S. Collins

Drawing on his work from the Human Genome Project and heading the National Institutes of Health, as well as on ethics, philosophy, and Christian theology, Collins makes a robust, thoughtful case for each of these sources--their reliability, and their limits. Ultimately, he shows how they work together, not separately--and certainly not in conflict. It is only when we relink these four foundations of wisdom that we can begin to discern the best path forward in life.
Remember, you are a Wiley : a memoir
by Maya Wiley

In facing and sharing her own traumatic and racist past, the MSNBC legal analyst, professor and civil rights lawyer shows readers how they too can remain optimistic in the face of adversity.
Romances & practicalities : a love story (maybe yours!) in 250 questions
by Lindsay Jill Roth

Combines a personal love story with self-help, including a set of 250 research-backed questions spread across twelve categories—from money to children to chores to intimacy—designed to help you identify your wants, needs, and non-negotiables, assess compatibility, initiate tricky conversations with grace, and build a deeper, stronger relationship.
The dressmaker's mirror : sudden death, genetics, and a Jewish family's secret
by Susan Weiss Liebman

A narrative that is equal parts genetic and family detective story, geneticist Susan W. Liebman chronicles the sorrows that a deadly mutation caused in her family as well as how she discovered the killer: a new heart disease gene mutation that affects 1in 800 Ashkenazi Jews.
Sleep groove : why your body's clock is so messed up and what to do about it
by Olivia Walch

Introduces readers to the easy-to-understand but often misunderstood concepts and science behind circadian rhythms and how changes in daily habits can greatly improve one's sleep patterns and quality of life. Illustrations.
Korean Feminist Artists : Confront and Deconstruct
by Kim Hong-hee

This visual survey features the work of 42 contemporary artists, including Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Kyungah Ham, Kimsooja, Lee Bul, Mire Lee, Minouk Lim, Haegue Yang, and Yun Suknam. Organized by themes, including queer politics, ecofeminism, the diaspora, and abstraction, Korean Feminist Artists features artworks across painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, installation, handicrafts, and performance. The book explores the quest of these artists for social, cultural, and sexual equality.
Creepy Crafts : 60 Macabre Projects for Curious Adults
by Ashley Voortman

Welcome to the Spooky Side of DIY. Lean into your peculiar side with this ultimate guide to crafting strange art at home. Ashley Voortman, popular maker of all things creepy-crawly, shares her favorite projects that add haunting, grotesque and ominous elements to everyday items.
Last call for Bud Light : the fall and future of America's favorite beer
by Anson Frericks

A former president at Anheuser-Busch gives an insider's look into how the company unraveled at the hands of globe-trotting financiers and progressive middle management, resulting in a shocking evaporation of $30 billion in market cap.
Bake club : 101 must-have moves for your kitchen
by Christina Tosi

Young or old, newbie or seasoned pro, Christina Tosi's Bake Club is open to everyone. Covering all the categories of the baking universe-from Glazed Pumpkin Pie Bars to Blueberries and Cream Muffins, Cheesy Lava Love Cakes to Caramel Apple Pie Apples-these are recipes designed to empower home bakers to have fun in the kitchen and to dispel all baking misconceptions: I don't have enough time, I don't have the right ingredients, I don't have a standing mixer, and I'm a terrible baker. That means no fancy ingredients or equipment are required-and modifications are very much allowed!
Norteäna : authentic family recipes from the North of Mexico
by Karla Zazueta

'In this vibrant and personal cookbook, Karla Zazueta explores the recipes, cooking techniques, ingredients and traditions passed down through the generations of her family. This is a true taste of northern Mexico, bursting with flavor, color and history.
The way of play : using little moments of big connection to raise calm and confident kids
by Tina Payne Bryson

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.
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