August 2025 list by Nanette Alderman |
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After the Spike
by Dean E. Spears
What if the challenge for humanity's future is not too many people on a crowded planet, but too few people to sustain the progress that the world needs? Most people on Earth today live in a country where birth rates already are too low to stabilize the population: fewer than two children for every two adults. In After the Spike, economists Dean Spears and Michael Geruso sound a wakeup call, explaining why global depopulation is coming, why it matters, and what to do now.
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Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life
by Shunryū Suzuki
Shares simple, warmhearted teachings on a practice that is fundamentally about becoming yourself. Speaks directly to the newest beginners while also serving as a touchstone and a continual source of inspiration for even the most experienced practitioners and Zen teachers.
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The Carpool Detectives
by Chuck Hogan
Four women had transitioned from full-time jobs to full-time parenting, and each was pushing against the new boundaries of her life. At a fundraiser for their kids' school, they discover they all share a passion for true crime that crystalizes around a mysterious double homicide that took place a decade earlier. When an awe-struck Assistant District Attorney reopens the case, enlisting the four women in the official investigation, they not only get further than anyone ever expected, but end up in real danger themselves.
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The Complete Kennections: 5,000 Questions in 1,000 Puzzles
by Ken Jennings
Since 2012, Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings has created a weekly puzzle—first appearing in Parade, then Mental Floss—involving a series of trivia questions whose answers have something in common. For the first time available in one convenient volume, with hundreds of new and updated quizzes.
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Denmark
by Taraneh Ghajar Jerven
Provides travel information on Denmark, including tips on attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and neighborhoods.
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Dinner with King Tut
by Sam Kean
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.
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Exquisite Eats
by Karim Saad
Offers a tasty selection of 85+ healthier, homemade versions of your go-to restaurant meals. Discover delightful recipes that are packed with flavor and nutrients, so you can embrace the comfort and nostalgia of your favorite fast foods while staying committed to your health goals.
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A Flower Traveled in My Blood
by Haley Cohen Gilliland
The true story of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, grandmothers who fought to find their stolen grandchildren during Argentina's brutal dictatorship.
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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.
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Fantasy Crochet Creatures
by Kensey Davis
Create the mythical plushies of your dreams with Kensey's thoughtful guidance and accessible patterns. With 28 adorable creatures, 7 interchangeable accessory patterns, and endless customization options. Whether you're into dragons, mermaids, mushroom sprites, or all of the above, your new favorite friend is just a few stitches away.
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Gwyneth: The Biography
by Amy Odell
Based on exclusive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, this deeply researched biography provides insight and behind-the-scenes details of her relationships, family, friendships, iconic films, and tenure as the CEO of Goop. Offers the fascinating, definitive look at how Paltrow rose to prominence, stayed in the limelight, and shaped culture.
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The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia
by Karen Elliott House
Insights into Saudi Arabia and its controversial leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through the author's more than forty years of experience covering the Arab kingdom. House reveals a leader who like Peter the Great, is a reformer determined to modernize his kingdom but also an autocrat who jails political opponents and rival princes to assure his grip on power.
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Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource
by Sam Bloch
Examines the key role that shade plays not only in protecting human health and enhancing urban life, but also looks toward the ways that innovative architects, city leaders, and climate entrepreneurs are looking to revive it to protect vulnerable people--and maybe even save the planet.
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The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us About the Power of the Female Body
by Starre Vartan
For decades, Starre Vartan was told that having a woman's body meant being weaker than men. Like many women, she mostly believed it. Not anymore. Following a half decade of research into the newest science, Vartan shows that women's bodies are incredibly powerful, flexible, and resilient in ways men's bodies aren't.
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Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace
by Minda Harts
Learn what workplace trust languages work and how to show colleagues, managers, and direct reports that they are valued. When talking one another's languages, it is possible to rebuild a more equitable, sustainable, and profitable workplace that works for all.
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The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life
by Nick Maggiulli
A new philosophy for thinking about money altogether. Breaks wealth into six distinct levels, each demanding its own strategy. What works at Level 1 won’t cut it at Level 6—and vice versa. You’ll learn exactly how to handle your spending, income, investments, and more, with tailored advice for every stage.
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