New! Adult Nonfiction Staff Picks
Booster Shots: the Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health
by Adam J. Ratner

A professor of pediatrics examines the resurgence of measles and the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that distrust in vaccines and weakened public health systems have led to preventable tragedies and urges restoration in confidence in science to protect future generations.
The Killing Fields of East New York: the First Subprime Mortgage Scandal, a White-Collar Crime Spree, and the Collapse of an American Neighborhood
by Stacy Horn

In this groundbreaking work of investigative journalism and true crime, Stacy Horn sheds light on how the subprime mortgage scandal of the 1970s and a long history of white-collar crime slowly devastated East New York, a Brooklyn neighborhood that would come to be known as the Killing Fields.
People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations
by Jinger Vuolo

From childhood to early adulthood, Jinger Duggar Vuolo followed the expectations of others, never taking the time to discover who she truly was. It wasn't until she asked herself the question, "Who am I?" that she realized she was a people pleaser. This realization led her on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, to rely on God for her approval and sense of self-worth. 
Four Shots in the Night: a True Story of Spies, Murder, and Justice in Northern Ireland
by Henry Hemming

Drawing on archival research, interviews and the findings of a new complete police investigation, this gripping true account of Sinn Fein leader Martin McGuinness, who was implicated in the murder of an informant, discusses his role in the decades-long conflict that defined him—the Troubles.
The Hivemind Swarmed: Conversations on Gamergate, the Aftermath, and the Quest for a Safer Internet
by David Wolinsky

An oral historian and documentary researcher brings together major figures across entertainment and media to discuss the lasting impact of Gamergate, the first modern online harassment campaign that has served as a model for the alt-right movement and highlighted a toxic media culture in which leaders took the side of the oppressor.
A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: the Making of the Port of Los Angeles--and America
by James Tejani

A meticulously investigated account detailing the establishment of the Port of Los Angeles, a pivotal moment in America's territorial expansion and ascent to global economic player using new engineering techniques and massive mechanical dredgers.
The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party
by Michael Tackett

Drawing on archival research and extensive interviews, this biography delves into Mitch McConnell's rise to power in American politics, chronicling his early life, career evolution, and influence as a Republican senator, offering a comprehensive view of his impact on the Senate and the shifting dynamics of the Republican Party during his tenure.
Transgender Inclusion: All the Things You Want to Ask Your Transgender Coworker but Shouldn't
by A. C. Fowlkes

Clinical psychologist and trans inclusion specialist Dr. A.C. Fowlkes delivers an essential and remarkably honest discussion of the realities of the workplace for transgender people. In the book, you'll explore the experiences that trans people have in the workplace as they move through none, one, or more of the three recognized kinds of transition--medical, social, and legal. You'll learn answers to your questions about your transgender colleagues, so you can be respectful of your coworker's feelings and work together comfortably.
Tough Guys: Hockey's Enforcers on Wild Brawls, High Stakes, and the Code that Binds Them
by Dale Arnold

There is only one sport, outside of actual combat disciplines, where two participants can square off in old fashioned, bare-knuckle pugilism without facing swift ejection. Hockey has long held a place for two willing combatants, and it has been said that "no one goes for popcorn during a fight." Fans know what to expect on the ice from players with nicknames like Knuckles, The Grim Reaper, The Bruise Brothers, or The Hammer. Yet off the ice, the men who step into these brutish roles are often the kindest, gentlest and most popular players on a team--not to mention some of the best storytellers to ever lace up skates. Tough Guys honors the experiences of these NHL enforcers throughout history.
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