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New Nonfiction October 2025 |
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The Anthony Bourdain Reader : New Classic, and Rediscovered Writing
by Anthony Bourdain
Gathering published and previously unseen work, this collection highlights Bourdain's enduring voice as a writer, offering a multifaceted portrait through essays, fiction, diary entries, and reflections on food, travel, culture, and the complexities of his personal and creative life.
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Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures
by Judd Apatow
This highly visual memoir chronicles the comedy legend's journey from standup-obsessed teen to Hollywood powerhouse, blending personal artifacts and behind-the-scenes stories to reveal the passion, persistence and creative drive behind decades of groundbreaking comedic work.
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Finding My Way: A Memoir
by Malala Yousafzai
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, the author quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience.
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Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age
by Joy Harjo
The three-time U.S. poet laureate presents a lyrical meditation on identity, growth and resilience, with powerful reflections drawn from ancestral wisdom and personal experience to guide young Native women through the challenges of coming of age, creativity and self-discovery.
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Heart of a Stranger: The Story and Spirit of an Unlikely Rabbi
by Angela Buchdahl
A moving account of a Korean Jewish woman's journey from outsider to trailblazing rabbi, offering reflections on identity, faith and leadership while confronting racism, sexism and crisis through an unwavering commitment to community, compassion and spiritual purpose.
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I Wrote This for Attention
by Lukas Gage
This raw and darkly funny memoir from the White Lotus and Euphoria actor looks at growing up in a fractured family and his battles with addiction and mental health while chasing fame as he personal chaos into healing and self-acceptance.
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John Candy: A Life in Comedy
by Paul Myers
This heartfelt portrait of the legendary comic actor based on the interviews with his friends and colleagues follows his rise from Canadian sketch comedy to Hollywood stardom, his deep personal struggles, and enduring legacy of warmth, generosity and humor.
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Joyride: A Memoir
by Susan Orlean
This vibrant memoir tracing a celebrated writer's creative journey blends personal stories with reflections on curiosity, discovery and the writing life while offering inspiration and practical insights for anyone pursuing a path shaped by wonder and imagination.
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Last Rites
by Ozzy Osbourne
LAST RITES is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Ozzy's descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career, including his marriage to wife Sharon, as well as his reflections on what it took for him to get back onstage for the triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, streamed around the world, where Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time.
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Life, Law & Liberty: A Memoir
by Anthony Kennedy
Serves as a reflection on the role of a judge and the life story—filled with personal heartbreak and incredible accomplishment—of a precocious boy from Sacramento, California, who became the man Chief Justice John Roberts describes as “a special combination of legal acumen, collegiality and kindness."
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Next of Kin: A Memoir
by Gabrielle Hamilton
The youngest of five, the author took pride in her idiosyncratic family until ties frayed and they were estranged; after one brother's death and another's suicide, and now caring for her declining mother, the author realizes the freedom of a psychological family autopsy.
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Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America
by Beth Macy
The author, who grew up poor in Urbana, Ohio, in the 70s and 80s, faces the darkness in her family and community, people she loves wholeheartedly, even the ones she sometimes struggles to like, and in facing the truth finds sparks of human dignity.
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To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
by Bret Baier
This sweeping account chronicles the 26th President's transformation from privileged New Yorker to cowboy, soldier, and reformer, highlighting his relentless drive, reformist zeal, and deep impact on American politics, conservation, foreign policy, and the evolving role of the presidency.
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The Uncool: A Memoir
by Cameron Crowe
Recounts how a rock-averse teen became a trusted journalist for Rolling Stone in the 1970s, chronicling his backstage access to iconic artists while exploring his formative family relationships and his path to becoming an acclaimed filmmaker.
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The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
by Joseph J. Ellis
Explores the contradictions at the founding of the United States, focusing on the coexistence of slavery and Native American displacement with ideals of freedom, and analyzes the debates and compromises of the Revolutionary generation that shaped early national policies and attitudes.
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We Survived the Night
by Julian Brave NoiseCat
Blends history, mythology, memoir, and reportage as it follows a man's journey to reclaim Indigenous identity and culture amid colonial erasure, exploring family, trauma, and Indigenous political and environmental movements across North America through an eclectic storytelling style.
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The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II
by David Nasaw
Explores the often overlooked postwar struggles of World War II veterans and their families, revealing widespread trauma, social challenges, and systemic discrimination, while tracing how these experiences reshaped American society and influenced notable political and cultural figures.
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The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life
by Morgan Housel
Focuses on the psychology behind financial choices rather than tactics or budgets to explore how self-awareness, values, and expectations shape spending habits, offering a framework for using money to create satisfaction rather than status.
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How to Manifest
by Lacy Phillips
A groundbreaking, science-backed approach to manifesting the life of your dreams.
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Letter from Japan
by Marie Kondo
In her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up opens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy—and can make our lives better today.
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