Mobile Public Library: New Arrivals at MPL - Non-Fiction: December NF Hits 2025

New Non-Fiction Arrivals at MPL

December 2025

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Here are our new arrivals, click the title to view in our catalog:

Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton
by Martha Ackmann

A larger-than-life new biography of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton.

The Book of Women's Friendship
by Rachel Cooke

British journalist Cooke (Kitchen Person) delivers a rich anthology of fiction, poetry, diaries, and letters exploring friendships between women.

Cells: The Illustrated Story of Life
by Christian Sardet

"An illustrated journey through the origins and evolution of cells."

Charlie and Me: Charles Manson and the Reporter Who Came to Know the Most Famous Mass Murderer in History
by Mary Neiswender

"Investigative journalist Mary Neiswender shares for the first time what it was like to be the only reporter Charles Manson communicated with during his famous 1970 murder trial."

The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: Optimize Health, Boost Your Immune System, Promote Longevity
by America's Test Kitchen

400+ dietician-backed recipes prove how easy, delicious, and universally beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet can be!

The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook: 75 Tasty, Time-saving, Slow-cooked Recipes
by DK

Take a whistle-stop tour of key slow cooker techniques, with 75 simple recipes for delicious mains, sides, snacks and desserts.

The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook : 75 Tasty, Time-saving, Slow-cooked Recipes by Dorling Kindersley

Crash of the Heavens: The Remarkable Story of Hannah Senesh and the Only Military Mission to Rescue Europe's Jews During World War II
by Douglas Century

The awe-inspiring and largely untold story of Hannah Senesh, a female paratrooper in World War II whose courage and sacrifice during a daring mission to rescue Europe's Jews left an indelible mark on history.

Daring to Be Free: Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World
by Sudhir Hazareesingh

A revelatory history of enslaved people's resistance and self-emancipation, across the Atlantic world and beyond.

Detours: Hope & Growth After Life's Hardest Turns
by Elizabeth Smart

In this powerful memoir of survival and healing, Elizabeth Smart empowers readers to navigate life's detours, embrace resilience, and find healing and purpose after adversity.

Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
by Hwang Bo-Reum

From the author of the international bestseller Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, a heartfelt invitation to reflect on your relationship with reading and celebrate the joys of books.

Happy Habits: A Happier, Healthier Life One Minute at a Time
by Tal Ben-Shahar

Cultivate lasting change with simple habits, from New York Times bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar.

The Most Awful Responsibility: Truman and the Secret Struggle for Control of the Atomic Age
by Alex Wellerstein

Challenges the traditional narrative of Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb, revealing a complex web of secrecy, limited authority, and competing influences in 1945, while tracing Truman's subsequent struggle to control nuclear power and manage its enduring global consequences.

Nifty Gifty: Mini Crafts with Major Charm
by Alexa Pedrero

"The must-have guide to creating tiny, special, homemade presents for anyone you love. From popular TikTok crafter Lauraleii"-- Provided by publisher

Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pontiff
by Paul Kengor

The Life, Teachings, Rise and Leadership Qualities of Pope Leo XIV.

The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late
by Judith Enck

A powerful investigation into plastic's impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back

Progress: How One Idea Built Civilization and Now Threatens to Destroy It
by Samuel Miller Mcdonald

For readers of Thomas Piketty, David Graeber, and Jared Diamond: A bold, provocative, wide-ranging argument about the human idea of progress that offers a new vision of our future.

The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World
by Tilar J. Mazzeo

The New York Times bestselling author of Widow Clicquot tells the true story of the first female captain of a merchant ship and how she survived the dangerous and magical landscape of Antarctica.

Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of "Winnie-the-Pooh"
by Gyles Brandreth

Interweaves the creative life of the multifaceted writer with the complex history of his family, exploring the bear's century-long global appeal, famous admirers, and the personal triumphs and conflicts surrounding its creation and enduring legacy.

Southern Living Annual Recipes 2025
by Southern Living

Just as you've treasured every edition of Southern Living Annual Recipes that has come before, the 2025 edition will become an essential go-to volume on your kitchen shelf that will help you create delicious meals for family and friends for years to come.

Weaving with Paper: 30 Projects to Expand Your Creativity: With Inventive Techniques, Intriguing Prompts, and Inspiring Works of Art
by Helen Hiebert

Paper artist Helen Hiebert shares unique paper weaving projects with step-by-step instructions and inspirational prompts for developing a daily practice.

Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve
by Rocio Salas-whalen

A board-certified endocrinologist shares her must-have guide to using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health, with established strategies for maximizing your results

The Worst Day: A Plane Crash, a Train Wreck, and Remarkable Acts of Heroism in Washington, DC
by Bruce Goldfarb

A REAL-LIFE DISASTER MOVIE: A minute-by-minute account of 2 simultaneous catastrophes during a 1982 blizzard--and the extraordinary courage of civilians and first responders.