Books in the National Media
September 2025
 
 
Fiction
Fearful: A Powerless Story
by Lauren Roberts

Set during the time of "Fearless," a mysterious figure arrives in the kingdom of Ilya to witness the fight for the throne and the price it costs those sworn to defend the land. Featured on Good Morning America. 
Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King

Reimagines the haunting tale of two children lost in a dark and dangerous forest. Featured on Here & Now. 
Atmosphere: A Love Story
by Taylor Jenkins Reid

In 1980, professor Joan begins training for the Space Shuttle in Houston with Top Gun pilot Hank, scientist John, mission specialist Lydia, warm-hearted Donna, and aeronautical engineer Vanessa, who become unlikely friends—until December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, when everything changes in an instant. Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.. 
The Secret of Secrets
by Dan Brown

When Katherine Solomon vanishes and her manuscript disappears following a murder in Prague, symbologist Robert Langdon races across three cities to uncover a hidden truth about consciousness, pursued by ancient myths, secret societies, and a revelation that could upend humanity's understanding of the mind. Featured on Good Morning America. 
Henry Huggins
by Beverly Cleary

When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow. Featured on All Things Considered. 
Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
Nonfiction
Sally's Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes From Easy to Advanced
by Sally McKenney

In this collection of 101 irresistible recipes, a self-taught baker presents an array of crowd-pleasing bakes to suit every occasion and craving, from cookies and bars to cakes, pies, breads and brunch fare. Featured on Today. 
Plain Jayne: A Memoir
by Jayne Kennedy

From becoming the first Black woman to win Miss Ohio USA, to being the only woman to host the long-running syndicated television show Greatest Sports Legends and pioneering the fitness industry with her bestselling Love Your Body exercise videos and fitness programs, nobody has had a career trajectory quite like Jayne. Featured on Good Morning America. 
It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life
by Sanjay Gupta

Covering conventional and complementary approaches, including Mobilization Exercise Analgesia Treatment, foam rolling, acupuncture, trigger point injections, and vital “prehabilitation” before any operation, a bestselling doctor and neurosurgeon helps you reclaim your life from chronic pain and unlock a future of lasting relief. Featured on Fresh Air. 
How to Win at Travel
by Brian Kelly

A travel expert offers a comprehensive guide full of practical advice on everything from leveraging points to managing travel anxiety, helping travelers of all kinds plan stress-free trips and turn their travel dreams into reality. Featured on The View. 
Eternally Electric: The Message In My Music
by Debbie Gibson

This candid and inspiring reflection on from the pioneering pop star reflects on overcoming personal and professional hardships to ultimately reclaim her own creativity, wellness and joy while embracing an empowered, authentic and electrifying life. Featured on CBS Mornings. 
The Book of Sheen: A Memoir
by Charlie Sheen

For the first time, the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League and Two and a Half Men writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir. Featured on Good Morning America. 
The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century
by Tim Weiner

Tracing the CIA's post–Cold War decline, its transformation after 9/11, and its efforts to reclaim core espionage functions, this investigative account draws on unprecedented interviews to reveal the agency's internal struggles, strategic missteps and renewed focus on adversaries like Russia, China and Iran. Featured on Book TV. 
It Rhymes with Takei
by George Takei

In a moving, emotional graphic memoir, the Star Trek actor, activist and social media star shares his personal journey from a closeted youth in the 1950s to coming out at 68, revealing how love, fear and activism shaped his identity. Featured on Book TV. 
Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent's Search for Hope and Justice
by John Edward

Looks at how a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case—and chronicles the 25-year crime-solving journey that followed. Featured on Live with Kelly and Mark. 
We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate
by Michael Grunwald

Investigates how global agriculture threatens the climate through land use and emissions, critiques misguided sustainability efforts, and highlights innovative technologies, policies and individuals working to reduce farmland's footprint and reshape food systems to meet future demands without further environmental destruction. Featured on Book TV. 
Shot Ready by Stephen Curry
Shot Ready
by Stephen Curry

Blending personal narrative with actionable insight, this visually rich book presents the NBA superstar's philosophy of success—grounded in preparation, growth, creativity, connection, and joy—as both a memoir of his mindset and a motivational guide for readers seeking to cultivate their own potential. Featured on Today. 
The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path
by Emma Heming Willis

Draws on personal experience and expert insights to support dementia caregivers with practical advice, emotional validation and strategies for maintaining self-care and resilience while navigating the unpredictable, often isolating and life-altering reality of supporting a loved one with frontotemporal dementia. Featured on CBS This Morning. 
The unexpected journey : finding strength, hope, and yourself on the caregiving path by Emma Heming Willis
The great partnership : Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the fate of the Confederacy by Christian B Keller
The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy
by Christian B Keller

A joint assessment of the effective working relationship between Civil War generals Lee and Jackson examines how their respective styles, beliefs and faith shaped key victories and offer revisionist insights into Confederate strategies. Featured on Book TV. 
Does This Make Me Funny?: Essays
by Zosia Mamet

The witty and heartfelt essay collection from the Girls actress explores the joys and struggles of growing up in show business, and offers an intimate, humorous glimpse into a life shaped by art, fame, and vulnerability. Featured on CBS Mornings. 
Does this make me funny? : essays by Zosia Mamet
North to the future : an offline adventure through the changing wilds of Alaska by Ben Weissenbach
North to the Future: An Offline Adventure Through the Changing Wilds of Alaska
by Ben Weissenbach

At the age of twenty-one, college student Ben Weissenbach set out into the Alaskan wilderness armed with little more than inspiration from his literary heroes and a growing interest in climate change. What meets him there is a landscape both stark and awe-inspiring-a part of the world seen by few outside a small contingent of scientists with big personalities. There's Roman Dial, the larger-than-life field scientist who leads him on a five week journey into the Alaskan backcountry. There's Kenji Yoshikawa, the isolated researcher who leaves Ben alone for eleven days to care for his remote cabin, where temperatures at night drop to -49 degrees Fahrenheit. And there's Matt Nolan, the independent glaciologist who flies planes onto glaciers. As Ben's mental and physical resilience is tested, he discovers far more than his own limits; struck by the landscape's staggering beauty and sheer indifference to humanity, Ben emerges from each experience with a new perspective on our modern relationships to technology-and a deep sense of wonder for our natural world. Featured on Book TV. 
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