August 2025 list by Angie R.
 
Dinner With King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations
by Sam Kean

Whether it's the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico, we have a good idea of what the past looked like. But what about our other senses? History often neglects the tastes, textures, sounds, and smells that were an intimate part of our ancestors' lives, but a new generation of researchers is resurrecting those hidden details, pioneering an exciting new discipline called experimental archaeology.

Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading
by Bijal Shah

In this guide to healing, bibliotherapist and counsellor Bijal Shah explores the restorative power of reading. Bibliotherapy traces the history of how therapeutic reading evolved -- and the important role played by great writers such as the Stoics, Montaigne, Eliot and Wordsworth.

Fix-it and Forget-it Simple & Satisfying: Weeknight Dinners for Your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
by Hope Comerford

Tired of thinking about what's for dinner? Discover 127 recipes that are as simple as they are delicious! From the New York times bestselling author of the Fix-It-and-Forget-It series comes this new collection of quick, family-friendly recipes for your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy
by James Patterson

Chronicles the murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho in 2022 and looks at the investigation into the crime.

JFK: Public, Private, Secret
by J. Randy Taraborrelli

From the New York Times bestselling Kennedy historian and author of Jackie: Public, Private, Secret comes the other side of the story-her husband's: JFK: Public, Private, Secret. In this deeply researched presidential biography, J. Randy Taraborrelli tells John F. Kennedy's story in a provocative new way by revealing how public moments in his life were so influenced by private relationships with not only his family, but also Jackie's.

The Magnolia Bakery Handbook: A Complete Guide for the Home Baker, Volume 2, Icebox Desserts
by Bobbie Lloyd

Indulge in 100 delightful no-bake desserts from the iconic New York bakery. Explore classic treats like banana pudding; icebox cakes, pies, and cheesecakes; as well as all-new icebox sweets from Magnolia Bakery's Chief Baking Officer Bobbie Lloyd.

Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home
by Stephen Starring Grant

A brash and loving portrait of an all-American institution, Mailman offers a deeply felt portrait of both rural America and the dedicated (and eccentric) letter carriers who keep our lives running smoothly day to day. Steve Grant has written an irreverent, heartfelt, and often hilarious tribute to the simple heroism of daily service, the dignity and struggle of blue-collar work, the challenge and pleasure of coming home again after twenty-five years away, and the delight of going the extra mile for your neighbors, every day.

A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck
by Sophie Elmhirst

The electrifying true story of a young couple shipwrecked at sea: a mind-blowing tale of obsession, survival, and partnership stretched to its limits.

They're Coming for You: How Deep State Spies, NGOs, and Woke Corporations Plan to Push You Out of the Economy
by Jason Chaffetz

An examination of how un-elected activists use economic pressures to target their political opponents.

Welcome to Woodworking: 20 Simple & Stylish Projects for Your Home & Garden
by Moa Brännström Ott

A beginner-friendly guide to getting started in making simple, yet stylish, furniture for home and garden without the need for large power tools. This book contains practical knowledge, including how to choose good types of wood and the characteristics of the wood, a tool review with an emphasis on hand tools, and the methods used to measure, saw, plan, join, carve, and finish your wood creations.