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New NonfictionFebruary 2025 |
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Care and Feeding
by Laurie Woolever
This witty and candid memoir of the food writer chronicles her chaotic journey through the food world, navigating toxic dynamics, bold mentors and personal struggles, while seeking purpose and balance between career ambition and motherhood.
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Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly
by Hannah Selinger
A vivid memoir of a sommelier's rise and fall in the restaurant industry, exploring the glamour, exploitation and emotional toll behind fine dining, celebrity encounters and the decision to leave a career that no longer fulfills.
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Firstborn
by Lauren Christensen
A heartbreaking yet hopeful memoir of love, loss, and resilience, recounting the joy of impending parenthood, the devastating loss of a child and the profound journey of grappling with grief while finding meaning in life's deepest paradoxes.
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Firstborn Girls
by Bernice L. McFadden
This poignant memoir chronicles a woman's survival and journey of self-discovery while exploring themes of inherited trauma, resilience and the unbreakable love between mothers and daughters, shaped by cultural heritage and the power of storytelling.
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Free: My Search for Meaning
by Amanda Knox
Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit-and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though she was exonerated, it's taken more than a decade for her to reclaim her identity and truly feel free. Free recounts how Knox survived prison, the mistakes she made and misadventures she had reintegrating into society, and culminates in the untold story of her return to Italy and the extraordinary relationship she's built with the man who sent her to prison.
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I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams
by Jordan Chiles
This memoir from the two-time Olympian gymnast chronicles her journey to the awards podium while overcoming racism, childhood trauma and devastating setbacks, highlighting the importance of family support and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis and Comedy
by Michael Kosta
This memoir chronicles the author's journey from struggling professional tennis player to successful comedian and senior correspondent and co-host of The Daily Show exploring the parallels between the two careers.
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Saving Five: a Memoir of Hope
by Amanda Nguyen
This brave and imaginative memoir from a Nobel Peace Prize nominee details her healing journey and groundbreaking activism in the aftermath of her rape at Harvard.
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Say Everything
by Ione Skye
A Gen X icon bares all in an achingly vulnerable coming-of-age memoir about chasing fame, desire, and true love in the shadow of her famous, absent father.
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Yoko: a Biography
by David Sheff
An intimate and revelatory biography of Yoko Ono from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Boy.
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How to Feed the World: the History and Future of Food
by Vaclav Smil
In this myth-busting book, a scientist investigates why big food-producing countries also have the most undernourished populations; why food goes to waste and how to prevent it; whether the planet could and should go vegan; and how to feed a growing population without killing the planet.
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Lincoln's Peace: the Struggle to End the American Civil War
by Michael Vorenberg
An historian explores the complexities of defining the Civil War's end, challenging traditional narratives and revealing how the transition from war to peace unfolded over a prolonged and multifaceted period, impacting not only the nation but also individual lives.
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On air: the Triumph and Tumult of NPR
by Steve Oney
This riveting account is an epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America's most celebrated but least understood media empires.
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Propaganda Girls: the Secret War of the Women in the OSS
by Lisa Rogak
Working in the European theater, China and Washington, D.C., Betty MacDonald, Zuzka Lauwers, Jane Smith-Hutton and Marlene Dietrich, each fascinating in her own right, together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in World War II.
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The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America
by Kostya Kennedy
Reexamines the famous midnight ride, revealing it as a complex, collaborative effort involving multiple riders and several near-disasters, while exploring its pivotal role in the early stages of the American Revolution through fresh archival research and overlooked historical accounts.
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Abundance
by Ezra Klein
A compelling exploration of how systemic scarcity in areas like housing, healthcare and climate action stems from outdated solutions emphasizes the need for a mindset shift toward abundance and proactive systems to drive transformative progress.
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The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime
by M.D. Bredesen, Dale E.
Presents cutting-edge research on preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, offering a comprehensive program to optimize cognitive health, address misconceptions about Alzheimer's and dementia, and empower readers of all ages to sustain mental sharpness and independence throughout their lives.
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Antisemitism in America: a Warning
by Chuck Schumer
Drawing on personal experiences and historical context, the Senate Majority leader examines the resurgence of antisemitism in America, exploring its roots, impact and the distinction between legitimate criticism of Israel and prejudice against the Jewish people.
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Close to Home: the Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door
by Thor Hanson
An award-winning natural-history writer uncovers hidden wonders in everyday environments, revealing how backyards, park and local landscapes host fascinating wildlife, scientific potential and opportunities to connect with and contribute to the health of our planet.
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Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America
by Jane Borden
An author and culture journalist argues that doomsday beliefs, deeply rooted in American history, have shaped the nation's culture, from its fascination with heroism and consumerism to its susceptibility to cult-like thinking and strongman leaders.
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Good Soil: the Education of an Accidental Farmhand
by Jeff Chu
A reflective journey exploring nature, belonging and spirituality, weaving lessons from farm life, relationships and personal heritage into a meditation on growth, connection and the transformative power of listening to the earth and each other.
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Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children
by Noliwe Rooks
By tracing four generations of her own family, an award-winning interdisciplinary scholar of education and Black history weaves together sociological data and cultural history to challenge the idea that integration was a boon for Black children.
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Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith
by Phil Hanley
An A-list comedian living with extreme dyslexia explains that though stand-up was never his dream, the comedy community provided a path that at the time seemed to be the only option left for him, and one that, he compellingly argues, saved his life.
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Sucker Punch: essays
by Scaachi Koul
In her follow-up collection of essays, the author employs biting wit to examine fights she's had—with her parents, her ex-husband, her friends, online strangers, and herself—in an attempt to understand when a fight is worth having, and when it's better to walk away.
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The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More
by Jefferson Fisher
Provides a three-part communication system—Say it with control, confidence, and to connect—to help readers handle tough situations, assert themselves, set boundaries, and improve relationships by transforming the way they communicate, with practical strategies and phrases for any conversation.
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There is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America
by Brian Goldstone
The working homeless, trapped by skyrocketing rents and stagnant wages in gentrifying cities, are examined through the lens of five families in Atlanta, showing the human cost of homelessness for people with full-time jobs, revealing the extent and causes of a crisis where housing is treated as a privilege.
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This is Body Grief: Making Peace With the Loss That Comes With Living in a Body
by Jayne Mattingly
Introduces a compassionate approach to mourning and accepting a changing body, guiding readers through the seven stages of Body Grief and offering wisdom on how to cope with fluctuating abilities, heal with self-compassion, and rebuild trust in the body through personal stories and expert insights.
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We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine
by Alissa Wilkinson
Chronicles the iconic writer's journey from journalist to Hollywood screenwriter, examining how her fascination with American mythmaking and cinematic motifs shaped her work and her critique of Hollywood's role in sensationalizing the nation's fears and dreams.
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