Nonfiction and Biography
June 2025
Nonfiction recent releases
Everything is Tuberculosis : the History and Persistence of our Deadliest Infection
by John Green

The author tells the story of Henry, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone, sharing the scientific and social histories of tuberculosis, the world's deadliest disease, and how humanity's choices can shape the disease'sfuture
The Sirens' Call : Inner Life in the Age of Attention Capitalism
by Chris Hayes

From the NYT-bestselling author and television and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society.
Abundance: What Progress Takes
by Ezra Klein

A compelling exploration of how systemic scarcity in areas like housing, healthcare and climate action stems from outdated solutions emphasizes the need for a mindset shift toward abundance and proactive systems to drive transformative progress.
How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Compassion
by Yung Pueblo

 In How to Love Better, yung pueblo examines all aspects of a relationship, from the rose-colored first days when you may be hesitant to show your full self, to the challenges that can arise without clear communication, to dealing with heartbreak and healing as you close a chapter of your life. The power of looking inward remains at the core of all his teachings. Ego and attachment can become barriers in a relationship, so the more self-aware you become, the more you can support your partner and yourself.
The Let Them Theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about
by Mel Robbins

"A simple, transformative approach to improving personal and professional relationships by shifting focus from controlling others to accepting them, offering science-backed strategies to reduce stress, enhance happiness, foster healthier connections, andempower individuals to prioritize their well-being and achieve personal fulfillment"
Autism Out Loud : life with a child on the spectrum, from diagnosis to young adulthood
by Kate Swenson

In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism. Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism. Together they have shared laughter, tears, victories and the unconditional love that molds their lives.
Original Sin : President Biden's decline, its cover-up, and his disastrous choice to run again
by Jake Tapper

Two respected American journalists offer an unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden's run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline--amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration
Biography recent releases
Mark Twain
by Ron Chernow

In his well-researched latest, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow (Alexander Hamilton) offers a nuanced and richly detailed portrait of writer Mark Twain that's been deemed a "monumental achievement" (Booklist) and "essential reading" (Kirkus Reviews). 
Notorious : portraits of stars from Hollywood, fashion, culture, and tech
by Maureen Dowd

Shines a white-hot spotlight on America's famous, from Hollywood legends to Broadway stars to media moguls, in a captivating assortment of the author's most compelling style features and profiles
This American woman : a one-in-a-billion memoir
by Zarna Garg

Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir-from narrowly escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.
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