New Nonfiction Books
January 2026
 
Our Librarians have selected these 10 new nonfiction books.
Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist by Oz Pearlman
Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist
by Oz Pearlman

Mentalist Oz Pearlman shares practical strategies drawn from decades of performance and psychological insight, offering tools to build confidence, strengthen memory and connect authentically while overcoming self-doubt and mastering influence.
The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II by David Nasaw
The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II
by David Nasaw

Historian David Nasaw explores the overlooked struggles of World War II veterans and their families, revealing how trauma, discrimination and social upheaval reshaped postwar America and left lasting consequences for the nation.
Antisemitism, an American Tradition by Pamela S. Nadell
Antisemitism, an American Tradition
by Pamela S. Nadell

Historian Pamela Nadell traces the enduring presence of antisemitism in the United States - from its colonial beginnings to contemporary violence - while highlighting the resilience, advocacy and alliances forged by Jewish communities in confronting prejudice across centuries.
Plunder and Survival: Stories of Theft, Loss, Recovery, and Migration of Nazi Uprooted Art by Suzanne Loebl
Plunder and Survival: Stories of Theft, Loss, Recovery, and Migration of Nazi Uprooted Art
by Suzanne Loebl

The Holocaust survivor intertwines personal history with the broader account of Nazi looting, tracing the fate of Expressionist and Old Master artworks, the individuals who shaped their journeys and the art world’s postwar transformation in America.
The Milk Street Cookbook: The Definitive Guide to the New Home Cooking, with Every Recipe from the TV Show, 2017-2026 by Christopher Kimball
The Milk Street Cookbook: The Definitive Guide to the New Home Cooking, with Every Recipe from the TV Show, 2017-2026
by Christopher Kimball
 
With nearly 700 accessible recipes from every season of the Milk Street TV show, Christopher Kimball’s updated cookbook offers home cooks of all skill levels a practical guide to bold, flavorful dishes - organized by ingredient and paired with photographs - designed to simplify everyday cooking while introducing inventive techniques and global tastes.
The History of Money: A Story of Humanity by David McWilliams
The History of Money: A Story of Humanity
by David McWilliams

Learned, lively and often irreverent, economist David McWilliams traces humanity’s evolving relationship with currency - from ancient Babylon to modern cryptocurrency - revealing how money has shaped politics, culture, creativity and conflict across civilizations.
When You Come at the King: Inside Doj's Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump by Elie Honig
When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump
by Elie Honig

Legal analyst Elie Honig traces fifty years of Special Counsel investigations - from Watergate to recent cases - revealing how this unique system has navigated politics, power and accountability while raising urgent questions about its future role in American justice.
The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit, and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty by Tracy Borman
The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit, and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty
by Tracy Borman

Historian Borman uncovers newly revealed evidence challenging the accepted story of Elizabeth I’s succession, exposing how James VI’s contested rise to the English throne reshaped monarchy, fueled rivalries and set the stage for the upheavals that culminated in Charles I’s execution.
Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the '90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene That Followed by Mike Ayers
Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the '90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene That Followed
by Mike Ayers

Musicians, fans and insiders recount the wild, untold oral history of the unlikely rise of Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler and numerous other bands that helped define the 1990s jam band scene with its DIY ethos, cultural values and unconventional path to success.
Read the Bible like a Mystic: Contemplative Wisdom and the Word by Carl McColman
Read the Bible like a Mystic: Contemplative Wisdom and the Word
by Carl McColman

This spiritual book invites all people to see the Bible through its message of radical, inclusive, unconditional love; approaching scripture through contemplation rather than literalism; and uncovering spiritual wisdom that deepens prayer, fosters meditation and encourages a vision of peace, justice and equality.
Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary by Stefan Fatsis
Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary
by Stefan Fatsis

Journalist Stefan Fatsis immerses himself in Merriam-Webster’s world of lexicographers, archives and evolving definitions, tracing the history of America’s most influential dictionary while exploring how language - from slang to slurs - shapes culture, politics and identity in an era of rapid change.
 
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