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New Nonfiction & Biography October 2025 |
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Letter from Japan
by Marie Kondo
In her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up opens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy—and can make our lives better today.
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Dead and Alive : Essays
by Zadie Smith
Blending sharp observation with deep humanity, this compelling essay collection explores artists, films, cities and cultural icons, while reflecting on community, political shifts, loss and the meaning of shared spaces, capturing the complex spirit of our changing times.
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The Great Contradiction : The Tragic Side of the American Founding
by Joseph J. Ellis
Explores the contradictions at the founding of the United States, focusing on the coexistence of slavery and Native American displacement with ideals of freedom, and analyzes the debates and compromises of the Revolutionary generation that shaped early national policies and attitudes.
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Race Against Terror : Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War
by Jake Tapper
Two assistant US attorneys race to lock up a dangerous al Qaeda terrorist before he’s set free in one of the most riveting true crime stories of the 21st century—from #1 New York Times bestselling author and CNN anchor Jake Tapper. June 2011: a man fleeing the Arab Spring on a refugee boat surrenders himself to Italian authorities. He claims that, as a terrorist, he is responsible for the deaths of American soldiers. This unexpected surrender sets off an unlikely chain of events and one of the most significant, but little-known, cases in American history.
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The Zorg : A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery
by Siddharth Kara
From Pulitzer finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Cobalt Red: A notorious slave ship incident that led to the abolition of slavery in the UK and sparked the US abolitionist movement. In late October 1780, a slave ship set sail from the Netherlands, bound for Africa’s Windward and Gold Coasts, where it would take on its human cargo. The Zorg (a Dutch word meaning “care”) was one of thousands of such ships, but the harrowing events that ensued on its doomed journey were unique.
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Dorie's Anytime Cakes
by Dorie Greenspan
From beloved James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan—a vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most-memorable cakes. Over the years, Dorie has created thousands of excellent recipes. And out of all of them, the ones she always comes back to are the simplest cakes. Some may have a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of icing, but most of them are straight-from-the-oven cakes that are great as-is.
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Selected Biography & Memoir
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Last Rites
by Ozzy Osbourne
In 2019, at the age of sixty-nine, Ozzy Osbourne was on a triumphant farewell tour, playing to sold-out arenas and rave reviews all around the world. Then: disaster. In a matter of just a few weeks, he went from being hospitalized with a finger infection to having to abandon his tour – and all public life – as he faced near-total paralysis from the neck down. Last Rites is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Ozzy's descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career, including his marriage to wife Sharon, as well as his reflections on what it took for him to get back onstage for the triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, streamed around the world, where Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time.
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Finding My Way : A Memoir
by Malala Yousafzai
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, the author quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience.
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Vagabond : A Memoir
by Tim Curry
There are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Emmy award-winning actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to his iconic depiction as the sadistic clown Pennywise in It to his critically acclaimed role as the original King Arthur in both the Broadway and West End versions of Spamalot, Curry redefined what it meant to be a "character actor," potraying heroes and villains alike with complexity, nuance, and a genuine understanding of human darkness.
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John Candy : A Life in Comedy
by Paul Myers
This heartfelt portrait of the legendary comic actor based on the interviews with his friends and colleagues follows his rise from Canadian sketch comedy to Hollywood stardom, his deep personal struggles, and enduring legacy of warmth, generosity and humor.
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