New Nonfiction | September 2025 – Bloomfield Township Public Library

These nonfiction titles are coming out in September. Select the link in each title to put the book on hold.

Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution / Amy Coney Barrett
From Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a glimpse of her journey to the Court and an account of her approach to the Constitution.
Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare’s Greatest Rival / Stephen Greenblatt
Explores the life of Christopher Marlowe: spy, poet, and Shakespeare rival. Greenblatt explores his age—a repressive, colonial, monarchical era when science and culture were dramatically changing—and his influential work.
Awake: A Memoir / Jen Hatmaker
A critical analysis of the story given to all of us: the story of gender limitations, religious subservience, body shame, self-erasure. With refreshing candor, Jen explores a Midlife Renaissance—grieving what’s lost, cherishing possibility, and entering the second half of life wide awake.
Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice / Rachel Kolb
A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voice.
We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution / Jill Lepore
A comprehensive, inclusive history of the creation of the United States Constitution and its subsequent journey as an amendable document.
The Shape of Wonder: How Scientists Think, Work, and Live / Alan Lightman & Martin Rees
Acclaimed physicists Alan Lightman and Martin Rees illuminate the life and work of numerous scientists in order to demystify the scientific process and show that scientists are concerned citizens, just like the rest of us.
History Matters / David McCullough
In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many never published before—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals.
Sally’s Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced / Sally Mckenney
The ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes plus helpful tips for best results—from the creator of the beloved website Sally’s Baking Addiction.
Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst / Bill O’Reilly
The deeds of the worst people in history: Genghis Khan. The Roman Emperor Caligula. Henry VIII. The collective evil of the 19th century slave traders and the 20th century robber barons. Stalin. Hitler. Mao. By telling what they did and why they did it, Confronting Evil explains the struggle between good and evil–a choice every person in the Judeo-Christian tradition is compelled to make.
The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics / Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker
As bad as COVID-19 was, the next pandemic could be worse—but we have the tools to prepare, as revealed in this urgent, gripping warning.
When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life / Steven Pinker
Explains how we think about each other’s thoughts about each other’s thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker shows that we do it all the time. This awareness, which we experience as something that is public or “out there,” is called common knowledge, and it has a momentous impact on our social, political, and economic lives.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist / Daniel Pollack-Pelzner
An intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s artistic journey, revealing how the creator of the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights found his unique voice through bold collaborations and a seamless blend of cultures, redefining the world of musical theater.
Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis / Priscilla Beaulieu Presley
The long-awaited memoir by Priscilla Presley chronicling her difficult, inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland and behind the elegant image the world sees.
Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy / Mary Roach
Considers the human body and what happens when parts of it fail. She interviews patients, physicians, pathologists, engineers, and scientists to consider regenerative medicine, prosthetics, organ donations, and more.
Mcnamara at War: A New History / Philip Taubman and William Taubman
A biography of Robert S. McNamara, following his friendships with John and Jackie Kennedy, his successes, and his failures, especially regarding the war in Vietnam.
Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom / Christine Brown Woolley
From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave polygamy—and the only life she’s known—behind.