The Smithtown Library - Smithtown Building: Nonfiction: January 2026

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108 Asian Cookies: Not-Too-Sweet Treats from a Third-Culture Kitchen
by Kat Lieu

From the IACP award winner and bestselling cookbook author comes a first-of-its-kind collection of irresistible cookie recipes inspired by Asian flavors and techniques to excite home bakers.

1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—And How It Shattered a Nation
by Andrew Ross Sorkin

From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” (The Atlantic) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.

Capitalism: A Global History
by Sven Beckert

Drawing on archives on six continents, Capitalism locates important modes of agency, resistance, innovation, and ruthless coercion everywhere in the world, opening the aperture from heads of state to rural cultivators.

Dear New York
by Brandon Stanton

The creator of Humans of New York shares the real, raw, funny, heartbreaking and human stories that make up every corner of the city. This new collection features vibrant, never-before-seen photographs and anecdotes from real New Yorkers.

Dog Show: Poems
by Billy Collins

New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins captures the essence and mystery of dogs in this special collection of poems inspired by our beloved companions, with striking watercolor canine portraits by Pamela Sztybel.

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.

Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story
by Jeffrey Kluger

From the bestselling co-author of Apollo 13 comes the thrilling untold story of the pioneering Gemini program that was instrumental in getting Americans on the moon.

Great Art Explained: The Stories Behind the World's Greatest Masterpieces
by James Payne

Art appreciation made accessible, relevant and entertaining; writer, curator, and YouTube sensation James Payne demystifies great works of art.

How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will
by John Kennedy

This book offers the Senator’s tongue-in-cheek guidebook through Washington, punctuated by his thoughts on various issues and humorous stories about life from Louisiana politics and inside the Senate.

Mexico: A 500-Year History
by Paul Gillingham

From acclaimed and prize-winning historian Paul Gillingham, a rich and vibrant history of one of the world’s most diverse, politically ground-breaking, and influential of countries.

Midnight Flyboys: The American Bomber Crews and Allied Secret Agents Who Aided the French Resistance in World War II
by Bruce Henderson

The untold history of a top-secret operation in the run-up to D-Day in which American flyers and Allied spies carried out some of the most daring cloak-and-dagger operations of World War II.

Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity
by Aimee Donnellan

The inside story of the creation of Ozempic and its revolutionary impact on public health.

Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist
by Oz Pearlman

From one of the most sought-after entertainers today, a powerful, modern twist on How To Win Friends and Influence People that blends the intrigue of mentalism with practical strategies for success.

Sisters in Death: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter
by Eli Frankel

Who killed the Black Dahlia? In this eye-opening shocker, an award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, and Hollywood insider finally solves the greatest—and most gruesome—murder mystery of the twentieth century just before its 80th anniversary.