Hardcover Nonfiction -
MAY 11, 2025
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The Serviceberry
by Robin Wall Kimmerer

The author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne.
Outlive  
by Peter Attia

A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
 
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Matriarch
by Tina Knowles-Lawson

The singer and bassist for the pop-punk band Blink-182 looks back at moments from his life and career.
Abundance
by Ezra Klein

A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress.
Everything is Tuberculosis 
by John Green

The author of “The Anthropocene Reviewed” chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.
Hope
by Francis

The late Pope Francis recounts details of his life from his childhood through to key moments of his papacy; translated by Richard Dixon.
The Anxious Generation 
by Jonathan Haidt

A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
Notes to John
by Joan Didion

Didon’s first-person account, discovered after her death, written to her husband, John Gregory Dunne, of her psychiatric sessions. 
Who is Government? 
by Michael Lewis

Essays by Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell, W. Kamau Bell and Michael Lewis illuminate the work of federal employees and the business of government.
On Democracies and Death Cults 
by Douglas Murray

The author of “The War on the West” gives his perspective on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Fahrenheit-182 
by Mark Hoppus

The singer and bassist for the pop-punk band Blink-182 looks back at moments from his life and career.
Careless People 
by Sarah Wynn-Williams

A former Facebook executive gives an account of policies and leadership at the social media platform.
Fight 
by Jonathan Allen

The authors of “Shattered” give an account of the 2024 presidential campaigns.
America, America 
by Greg Grandin

The Pulitzer Prize–winning historian re-evaluates the development of the identities of North and South America.
Accidentally on Purpose
by Kristen Kish

The chef and TV host recounts experiences with unexpected outcomes she encountered.

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