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New Nonfiction
August 2026 |
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Great and Unfortunate Things
by Jason Arday
With the power of Educated and the emotional sweep of When Breath Becomes Air, this inspiring underdog story follows a nonverbal autistic boy--whom society had all but given up on--as he finds his voice, literally and figuratively, becomes one of the youngest professors in the University of Cambridge's history, and ultimately puts himself in a position to give back.
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A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving: Lessons on Love, Care, and Survival: A Memoir
by Virginia Eubanks
As disarmingly funny as it is quietly wise, A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving is the story of how one woman tried to save her beloved and learned that she would also have to save herself. It is a moving, hopeful love story about two people caught in their own kind of wilderness, trying not just to survive but to truly care for each other. A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving challenges readers to reconsider the ways in which we tend our loved ones and ourselves, and it reminds us: no one survives the wilderness alone.
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The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn
by Dave Zirin
A biography of iconic radical historian Howard Zinn, examining his life and work as a progressive icon and thought leader through the story of the times that shaped him as well as the United States of America.
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Suffer a Witch: A Memoir
by Joy McCullough
A stunning memoir in verse about sexual abuse, survival, and sisterhood from the New York Times bestselling author of Blood Water Paint.
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Welcome to Your Life: Love, Death & Tears for Fears
by Roland Orzabal
A deeply personal memoir from founding member and primary songwriter Roland Orzabal of iconic English band Tears for Fears, known for their smash hits "Shout," "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," and "Break It Down Again." Weaving themes of identity, love, and the complexities of fame, Welcome to Your Life explores the formative experiences and complex worldview of a creator, his creations, and his personal life.
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The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis
by Matthew Futterman
A riveting exposé of professional tennis by revered journalist Matthew Futterman (of The New York Times and The Athletic), The Cruelest Game offers never-before-reported access to the daily routines, mindsets, and personal trials faced by today's major stars and tomorrow's rising newcomers.
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Hiroshima, 8:15: The Lost Memoir
by Kiyoshi Tanimoto
A newly discovered firsthand account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath from one of the survivors--bringing unprecedented immediacy to our understanding of this world-changing event.
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Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit
by Sam Roberts
From celebrated New York Times obituarist Sam Roberts, the art of the obit: Who we remember, how we forget, and where we find the true meaning in a life
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Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire
by Aaron Mahnke
An engrossing and macabre exploration of the folklore and early medical practices that led to the New England Vampire Panic in the 1890s, from critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke.
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How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up: Big Lessons from Little Kids
by Julian Shapiro-Barnum
Julian Shapiro-Barnum, comedian, former child, and creator/host of the viral, beloved show Recess Therapy, has spent the past five years interviewing thousands of children. He's talked to them about everything from love, anger, and death to Spider-Man and farts. And he's gathered a wealth of information leading him to believe that there's a lot we can learn from kids on how to live a better life.
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The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy
by Gil Durán
A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the international stage, exploring the wild and dystopian ambition of the technocrats at its center, and offering a road map to resistance.
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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State
by Jill Lepore
Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance, and our most vital historian. Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times, and Lepore is the voice of sanity.
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School's Out: Why Families Are Choosing Unconventional Education
by Mickey Revenaugh
School's Out explores both the promise and the risks of this educational shift. As personalization increases, so do concerns about isolation, equity, and community. Revenaugh argues that the future of education will depend on how well families and institutions balance flexibility with connection and offers a clear-eyed look at an educational landscape being reshaped in real time.
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