New Nonfiction
September 23, 2025
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All the way to the river : love, loss, and liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert
All the way to the river : love, loss, and liberation
by Elizabeth Gilbert

A raw and unflinching memoir of love, addiction, heartbreak, and transformation from the author of Eat Pray Love traces her journey from deep friendship to destructive passion and the hard-won freedom from patterns that once felt impossible to escape. 
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings : Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids by Alyssa Blask Campbell
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings : Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids
by Alyssa Blask Campbell

The author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions offers practical guidance for navigating the complex elementary school years, helping parents teach kids to handle big emotions, regulate technology use and build emotional intelligence for lifelong resilience and connection. 
The big one : how we just prepare for future deadly pandemics by Michael T Osterholm
The big one : how we just prepare for future deadly pandemics
by Michael T Osterholm

Examining past outbreaks and the global response to Covid-19, this urgent analysis outlines the likelihood and potential severity of future pandemics, presenting a roadmap of scientific, political and societal steps needed to prepare for the far deadlier crises that may lie ahead.
Brady vs. Belichick : the dynasty debate by Gary Myers
Brady vs. Belichick : the dynasty debate
by Gary Myers

This in-depth exploration of the complex and often fraught partnership between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick uncovers how their dynamic shaped the most dominant dynasty in NFL history and ignited an enduring debate over credit, legacy and greatness. 
Dream school : finding the college that's right for you by Jeffrey J. Selingo
Dream school : finding the college that's right for you
by Jeffrey J. Selingo

The New York Times bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why presents a new guide for parents and students on navigating today's more stressful college choice process by looking beyond top schools and focusing on value over prestige. 
Good Things : Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love: a Cookbook by Samin Nosrat
Good Things : Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love: a Cookbook
by Samin Nosrat

The author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat shares 125 soul-nourishing, flavor-packed recipes, including Ricotta Custard Pancakes, Saffron Roast Chicken and Sky-High Focaccia, along with heartfelt cooking wisdom that celebrates connection, comfort and the everyday joy of feeding those we love. 
Here we go : lessons for living fearlessly from two traveling nanas by Eleanor Hamby
Here we go : lessons for living fearlessly from two traveling nanas
by Eleanor Hamby

Two lifelong friends in their 80s embark on a budget-friendly, global adventure that deepens their bond, strengthens their faith and inspires others to embrace aging with courage, joy, connection and an unshakable zest for life.
History matters by David G. McCullough
History matters
by David G. McCullough

This posthumous collection of essays from the legendary historian looks at subjects such as the character of American leaders, the influence of art and mentors and the importance of understanding the past to better navigate the present and future.
Lin-Manuel Miranda : the education of an artist by Daniel Pollack-pelzner
Lin-Manuel Miranda : the education of an artist
by Daniel Pollack-pelzner

Traces Miranda's path from a friendly but isolated child to the winner of multiple Tonys and Grammys for Broadway hits Hamilton and In the Heights, a global chart-topping sensation for songs in Disney's Moana and Encanto, and the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur Genius Grant. 
Listening to the law : reflections on the court and constitution by Amy Coney Barrett
Listening to the law : reflections on the court and constitution
by Amy Coney Barrett

A Supreme Court justice lays out her role on the court, from her deliberation process to dealing with media scrutiny; she brings to life the making of the Constitution and explains her approach to interpreting its text.
Replaceable You : Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach
Replaceable You : Adventures in Human Anatomy
by Mary Roach

From the New York Times best-selling author of Stiff and Fuzz comes a rollicking exploration of the quest to recreate the impossible complexities of human anatomy including difficult questions prompted by the human body's failings. 
The sisterhood of Ravensbruck : how an intrepid band of Frenchwomen resisted the Nazis in Hitler's all-female concentration camp by Lynne Olson
The sisterhood of Ravensbruck : how an intrepid band of Frenchwomen resisted the Nazis in Hitler's all-female concentration camp
by Lynne Olson

Drawing on the experiences of a group of French Resistance women imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, this account details their acts of defiance, survival strategies, and postwar efforts to seek justice and ensure their experiences were not forgotten. 
Stan and Gus : art, ardor, and the friendship that built the Gilded Age by Henry Wiencek
Stan and Gus : art, ardor, and the friendship that built the Gilded Age
by Henry Wiencek

Explores the friendship and collaboration between an influential architect and a renowned sculptor against the backdrop of the American Renaissance, tracing their artistic achievements, personal struggles, and the turbulent cultural landscape that culminated in a shocking scandal. Illustrations.
Tomorrow is yesterday : life, death, and the pursuit of peace in Israel/Palestine by Ḥusayn Āghā
Tomorrow is yesterday : life, death, and the pursuit of peace in Israel/Palestine
by Ḥusayn Āghā and Robert Malley

"An exploration of why the Israeli-Palestinian peace process failed, and an anticipation of what lies ahead"-- Provided by publisher
We the People : A History of the U.s. Constitution by Jill Lepore
We the People : A History of the U.s. Constitution
by Jill Lepore

Explores the evolving meaning of the U.S. Constitution, tracing generations of interpretation and amendment efforts, and arguing that the founders envisioned a living, adaptable document—challenging modern originalism and advocating for democratic engagement in shaping constitutional change. 
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