New Nonfiction Books
March 2026
 
Our Librarians have selected these 10 new nonfiction books.
Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic by Kenneth R. Rosen
Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic
by Kenneth R. Rosen

Journalist Kenneth R. Rosen travels across the rapidly transforming Arctic, where melting ice, military ambition and the pursuit of untapped resources collide, revealing how climate change and geopolitical rivalry are reshaping the world’s northern frontier into a tense arena of espionage, survival and global power struggle that may ignite the next great conflict.
The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist, a German Serial Killer, and Paris on the Eve of WWII by Mark Braude
The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist, a German Serial Killer, and Paris on the Eve of WWII
by Mark Braude

Set in interwar Paris, Braude follows New Yorker correspondent Janet Flanner as she evolves from cultural observer to political witness, chronicling the rise of fascism and the chilling crimes of a German murderer whose trial mirrors Europe’s descent into darkness, revealing how one journalist’s moral awakening helped redefine American reporting on the eve of World War II.
The Dad Coach: How to Lead Kids to Succeed on and Off the Baseball Field by Mike Matheny
The Dad Coach: How to Lead Kids to Succeed on and Off the Baseball Field
by Mike Matheny

Drawing on lessons from his years in professional baseball, the former St. Louis Cardinals manager offers a practical and character-driven guide for coaches and parents, showing how discipline, teamwork and integrity can shape young athletes through age-appropriate drills, practice strategies and thoughtful mentorship that build both stronger players and better people.
The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas by Brooke N. Newman
The Crown's Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas
by Brooke N. Newman

The historian uncovers the long-hidden history of the British monarchy’s deep financial and political ties to the transatlantic slave trade, tracing royal investments from Elizabeth I through abolition and revealing how the Crown’s wealth and influence were built on slavery’s profits - legacies that continue to shape racial inequality and Britain’s national identity today.
The Regenerative Gardener's Handbook: Essential Techniques for Growing a Garden That Leaves the Land Healthier Than You Found It by Briana Selstad Bosch
The Regenerative Gardener's Handbook: Essential Techniques for Growing a Garden That Leaves the Land Healthier Than You Found It
by Briana Selstad Bosch

Bosch shares practical, eco-centered methods for growing flowers, herbs and vegetables that nourish both soil and wildlife, guiding readers through regenerative practices - like building living soil, planting for biodiversity and reducing reliance on store-bought inputs - to create a thriving, self-sustaining garden that works in harmony with nature.
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood: 70 Years of Legends and Laughs by Bob Booker
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood: 70 Years of Legends and Laughs
by Bob Booker

In this lively memoir spanning seven decades in show business, writer and producer Bob Booker recounts his whirlwind career among entertainment legends - from Sinatra’s circle in Miami to New York’s comedy clubs and Hollywood sets - sharing candid, humorous stories and the unlikely creation of The First Family, the groundbreaking JFK satire that became a defining hit of the 1960s.
Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America by Colin Woodard
Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America
by Colin Woodard

Historian Colin Woodard traces the deep regional roots of America’s political and cultural divides, revealing how centuries-old settlement patterns still shape modern conflicts over democracy, identity and power and offering a data-driven vision for rebuilding a shared national story grounded in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.
Bigger Than Fashion: How Streetwear Conquered Culture by Tyler Watamanuk
Bigger Than Fashion: How Streetwear Conquered Culture
by Tyler Watamanuk

Tracing the evolution of a movement born from graffiti, hip-hop, surf, skate and punk scenes, this cultural history explores how independent designers transformed underground creativity into a global fashion force, redefining the boundaries between art, commerce and identity in what the world now knows as streetwear.
Flight of the Godwit: Tracking Epic Shorebird Migrations by Bruce M. Beehler
Flight of the Godwit: Tracking Epic Shorebird Migrations
by Bruce M. Beehler

Blending travel narrative and natural history, this vivid account follows an ornithologist’s journey across 46 North American territories in pursuit of seven extraordinary migratory shorebirds, tracing their epic flights from Arctic breeding grounds to southern hemispheres while revealing the science, endurance and wonder behind some of the planet’s greatest avian travelers.
The Great Shadow: A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy by Susan Wise Bauer
The Great Shadow: A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy
by Susan Wise Bauer

Drawing on centuries of firsthand accounts and historical research, this exploration of illness through the ages reveals how personal experiences of disease - from ancient epidemics to modern pandemics - have shaped beliefs about health, science and faith, offering fresh insight into today’s mistrust of medicine and the enduring human search for meaning in suffering.
 
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