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October's Nonfiction Titles PDF
Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten
In her first memoir, the bestselling cookbook author and host of the beloved Food Network show “Barefoot Contessa” offers a personal, engaging and motivating narrative of her extraordinary journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a cultural icon.
Brothers by Alex Van Halen
This poignant memoir of brotherhood, music and enduring love celebrates the profound bond between brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen and chronicles their musical journey with personal anecdotes, untold stories and never-before-seen photos.
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show: While Also in an Actual Cult! by Bethany Joy Lenz
The One Tree Hill actress recounts her secret life in a manipulative cult, enduring abuse and financial exploitation until becoming a mother gave her the courage to escape and begin healing from the trauma.
The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel
A luminous chronicle of the life and work of Marie Curie, the most famous woman in the history of science, also includes the untold story of the many young women trained in her laboratory who were launched into stellar scientific careers of their own.
Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel's Messiah by Charles King
The New York Times best-selling historian reveals the untold moving story of the diverse and troubled individuals behind Handel’s Messiah, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Britain’s bust of creativity, war and political turmoil.
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, tells her whole story for the first time in a memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie’s death.
Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me by Glory Edim
This inspiring memoir from the founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club follows her journey from a challenging childhood, showcasing the transformative power of literature and community in finding one’s voice and identity.
It Gets Better . . . Except When It Gets Worse: And Other Unsolicited Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me by Nicole Maines
A trans actress and activist tells her story, from her childhood in rural Maine to the spotlights of Hollywood, sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way with clever wit and unflinching honesty.
Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth by Richard Esposito
With the full cooperation of Jimmy Breslin’s estate, and interviews with many of Breslin’s former coworkers, friends and enemies, the author has crafted a meticulous and revealing portrait of the crime reporter who captured the lifebeat of the second half of the 20th century.
John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg
Based on interviews and previously unreleased FBI files, a professor of history at Rutgers University presents the definitive biography of John Lewis's journey from rural Alabama poverty to becoming a pivotal Civil Rights leader and "conscience of Congress.
Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found by Nikkya Hargrove
The author—fresh out of college, Black and queer—fights to adopt her baby half-brother after their often incarcerated mother dies, but along the way, must contend with family court, Jonathan’s biological father, schools and “the system” that is full of preconceived notions.
Patriot: A Memoir by Alexei Navalny
A political freedom fighter who paid the ultimate price for his convictions recounts his political career, the many attempts on his life and the lives of the people closest to him and the relentless campaign he and his team waged against an increasingly dictatorial regime.
Q: A Voyage Around the Queen by Craig Brown
The author of 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret draws a deeply original, humorous and telling portrait of the Queen herself.
Sonny Boy by Al Pacino
One of the most iconic actors in the history of film, known for such films as The Godfather and Dog Day Afternoon, offers a revelatory account of a creative life in full.
The Spamalot Diaries by Eric Idle
Shares the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, told through actual diary entries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python and New York Times best-selling author.
The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime by Shirley MacLaine
An Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times best-selling author shares a memoir in photographs, chronicling her notable life with more than 150 images from her personal archive.
We All Shine on: John, Yoko, and Me by Elliot Mintz
A publicist and music-industry insider, and a friend to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, offers a personal and revealing look at the last 10 years of Lennon’s life and his partnership with Ono.
What I Ate in One Year: And Related Thoughts by Stanley Tucci
From an award-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author comes a memoir that chronicles a year’s worth of meals.
Cats of the World by Hannah Shaw, Hannah and Andrew Marttila
A professional kitten rescuer and animal photographer explore cat culture across 25 countries, capturing stunning photos and interviews with cat lovers to celebrate the unique bond between cats and their admirers globally.
How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music by National Public Radio, Inc., Alison Fensterstock, ed.
Based on the NPR series “Turning the Tables” this chronicle of the transformative impact of female artists on music history features insights from icons like Joan Baez, Dolly Parton, Patti Smith and Nina Simone.
Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda by Randy Rainbow
A popular comedic Youtuber and New York Times bestselling author offers a new collection of essays.
The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead /The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter by Robert Hunter
The lost manuscript of Grateful Dead co-founder and primary lyricist Robert Hunter, written in the early 1960s is a remembrance of “the scene” in Palo Alto that gave rise to an incredible partnership of Hunter and Jerry Garcia, and then to the Grateful Dead itself.
Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras by Sarah Chapelle
Charts Taylor Swift's fashion evolution, taking readers on a journey through all 10 eras with over 200 photographs.
The World of Minecraft: A Visual History of the Global Phenomenon by Mojang AB
Reveals the history of one of the most influential games of all time, exploring how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.
Get What's Yours for Medicare: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs by Philip Moeller
An updated and expanded edition of a top-selling consumer guide to Medicare explains how to choose the best plans, especially during Medicare’s annual enrollment period, how to use Medicare’s extensive health benefits and changes to Medicare that are expanding what it will cover and moving care from hospitals into the home.
Bandit Heaven: The Hole-in-the-wall Gangs and the Final Chapter of the Wild West by Tom Clavin
A New York Times bestselling author tells the thrilling true story of the most infamous hangout for bandits, thieves and murderers of all time.
The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America by Aaron Robertson
A lyrical meditation on how Black Americans have envisioned utopia—and sought to transform their lives.
Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-scenes Story of the 312 Days That Changed America's Politics Forever by Chris Wallace with Mitch Weiss
The author of the acclaimed Countdown series offers a gripping and detailed account of John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign, revealing behind-the-scenes political intrigue amid the transformative role of television in the election that shaped modern American politics.
The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Helen Castor
Presents a dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose lives played out in extraordinary parallel, until Henry deposed the tyrant Richard and declared himself King of England.
Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King by Dan Jones
This biography explores the dramatic life and leadership of Henry V, England’s greatest medieval king, detailing how he overcame immense challenges to unite his kingdom, revive its justice system and maritime dominance and achieve military triumphs.
Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul by Aran Robert Shetterly
Looks back at the shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, North Carolina, and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America’s promised ideals.
Operation Biting: The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler's Radar by Max Hastings
An internationally best-selling author recounts the odds-defying Operation Biting, a 1942 parachute commando raid on Northern France to steal vital components of German intelligence, shedding new light on an exciting and little-known chapter of World War II.
Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House by Craig Unger
The best-selling author of American Kompromat and House of Bush, House of Saud investigates the alleged collusion between Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign and Iran, revealing a secretive and treasonous plot that may have influenced the election outcome.
The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World by Noam Chomsky and Nathan J. Robinson
Presents an urgent warning of the threat that U.S. power poses to humanity’s future as well as a sharp indictment of both American foreign policy and the national myths that support it.
Valley So Low: One Lawyer's Fight for Justice in the Wake of America's Great Coal Catastrophe by Jared Sullivan
A courtroom drama about the victims of one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history looks at the country lawyer determined to challenge the notion that, in America, justice can be bought.
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell
Twenty-five years after the publication of his bestselling first book, the author returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light.
Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts by Oliver Burkeman
Takes readers on a liberating, invigorating journey toward a more meaningful life—a journey that begins not with fantasies of the ideal existence but with the reality in which we actually find ourselves.
The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra J. Adachi
The New York Times best-selling author of The Lazy Genius Way brings her signature Kind Big Sister Energy to a practical time management book for people weary of productivity but eager to live a good life.
The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America by Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz
A former Obama administration policy advisor presents a deeply personal exploration of Tribal enrollment and what it means to be Native American in the United States.
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Between the World and Me travels the world to explore how the stories we tell—and the ones we don’t—shape our realities.
My Life: Growing Up Native in America by Illuminative
A moving collection of 20 powerful essays, poems and more that capture and celebrate the modern Native American experience, featuring entries by Angeline Boulley, Madison Hammond, Kara Roselle Smith and many more.
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
Exposes 10 harrowing tales of innocent Americans unjustly found guilty and convicted of crimes they didn’t commit, shedding light on the flaws within the legal system that led to their imprisonment and the relentless battles for exoneration that ensued.
