New Nonfiction
November 2025
Agents of change : the women who transformed the CIA
by Christina Hillsberg

A former intelligence operative takes readers inside the Agency in a way that's never been done before, paying long overdue tribute to the survivors and thrivers, the indispensable groundbreakers, and defiant rabble-rousers who made the choice to change their lives and in turn, changed history.
The undiscovered country : triumph, tragedy, and the shaping of the American West
by Paul Andrew Hutton

Revisits the American West of 1755 to 1890 through the lives of four frontiersmen and three Native leaders, examining the violent realities, cultural myths, and environmental costs behind the celebrated narrative of national expansion and identity.
Like : a history of the world's most hated (and misunderstood) word
by Megan C. Reynolds

A comprehensive and thought-provoking investigation into one of the most polarizing words in the English language.
The carb reset : store less fat, burn the rest, and harness the power of carbs to lose weight
by Harley Pasternak

Challenges restrictive diet trends by promoting balanced meals that include carbohydrates, explaining fat metabolism and hormonal health, and providing recipes, meal plans, and visual guides to help readers build sustainable, nutrient-rich meals using the PATH method. 
Fired up : how to turn your spark into a flame and come alive at any age
by Shannon Watts

From the founder of Moms Demand Action, a guide to harnessing your potential, living without fear, and coming alive at any age.
A Sound So Very Loud : The Inside Story of Every Song Oasis Recorded
by Ted Kessler

A definitive, song-by-song history of Oasis that explores the band's music in rich detail, placing each track within its cultural context while revealing the creative forces and personal dynamics behind their rise to global rock prominence. 
Runs in the family : an incredible true story of football, fatherhood, and belonging
by Sarah Spain

Based on an Emmy and Peabody Award–winning sports journalist's viral ESPN article, the volume follows the remarkable true story of Deland McCullough, a football coach and father of four whose life was forever changed by the unsealing of his adoption records. 
Wildfire days : a woman, a hotshot crew, and the burning American West
by Kelly Ramsey

Documents the physical and emotional challenges of battling wildfires, as well as the struggle for acceptance in a male-dominated field, while following a woman's journey as she joins an elite firefighting crew. 
Interviewology : the new science of interviewing
by Anna Papalia

A guide to mastering the job interview, offering proven advice and techniques to discover your unique interview style that is key to interviewing better--for those on either side of the table.
We need your art : stop messing around and make something
by Amie McNee

This empowering guide encourages artists to embrace their creative identity through sustainable daily practices, addressing challenges like impostor syndrome and perfectionism, while providing practical advice, journal prompts and a supportive framework to help build confidence, overcome barriers, and create art with pride and purpose.
The genius myth : a curious history of a dangerous idea
by Helen Lewis

From acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and host of BBC's podcast "The New Gurus" Helen Lewis comes a timely and provocative interrogation of the myth of genius, exploring the surprising inventions, inspirations and distortions by which some lives are elevated to 'greatness' - and others are not. You can tell what a society values by who it labels as a genius. You can also tell who it excludes, who it enables, and what it is prepared to tolerate. In The Genius Myth, Helen Lewis unearths how this one word has shaped (and distorted) our ideas of success and achievement.
The road that made America : a modern pilgrim's journey on the Great Wagon Road
by James Dodson

Traces the history of the Great Wagon Road, a major 18th-century migration route from Philadelphia to Georgia, exploring its role in frontier settlement, war, industry, and democracy through field research, historical analysis, and the author's personal connection to its enduring legacy.
To lose a war : the fall and rise of the Taliban
by Jon Lee Anderson

Collects nearly twenty-five years of reporting to trace the evolution of the U.S. war in Afghanistan from early intervention to withdrawal, documenting battlefield victories, political missteps, and the long-term consequences of military overreach and shifting priorities. 
Your hidden genius : the science-backed strategy to uncovering and harnessing your innate talents
by Betsy Wills

Guides readers through discovering their unique talents, interests, and personality traits using the YouScience aptitude assessment, offering personalized career and life paths based on scientific testing, with insights from career experts and real-life stories to help individuals navigate today's professional landscape and pursue fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.
The pathfinder 3.0 : how to choose or change your career for a lifetime of satisfaction and success
by Nicholas Lore

This newly updated edition of a classic bestseller is the ultimate job-hunting guide for college grads and career-changers alike! Now you can utilize The Pathfinder's proven and practical techniques and tools to discover exactly what career path is right for you and make it happen. 
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