These nonfiction titles are coming out in January. Follow the link in each title to put the book on hold.
The Containment: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North / Michelle Adams
The esteemed legal scholar Michelle Adams tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate Detroit schools—and what happened when it collided with Nixon-appointed justices committed to a judicial counterrevolution.
Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age / Eleanor Barraclough
An archaeological exploration of the world of the Norsemen who made a vivid impression on Europe during the last millennium.
Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island That Will Dictate Our Future / Kerry Brown
An analysis of Taiwan’s critical geopolitical position amidst tensions with China, placing its democratic values and economic success in historical context, while warning of the potential consequences of a Chinese actions that could spark a larger conflict and arguing for the importance of Taiwan’s story for global stability.
Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart / Nicholas Carr
A celebrated commentator on the human consequences of technology, Nicholas Carr reorients the conversation around modern communication, challenging some of our most cherished beliefs about self-expression, free speech, and media democratization.
The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir / Neko Case
Neko Case survived an impoverished, lonely, and unsafe childhood to become a remarkably accomplished and beloved singer, songwriter, producer, and writer.
The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne / Kate Winkler Dawson
Revisits the mysterious 1832 death of Sarah Maria Cornell, intertwining historical investigation with modern forensic techniques to uncover the truth behind her demise and the trial of Reverend Ephraim Avery, while reflecting on the impact of women who challenged societal norms in their pursuit of justice.
Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King / Preston Lauterbach
Examines the lives, music, legacies, and interactions with Elvis Presley of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would come to be known as Rock ’n’ Roll.
The Survivor: How I Made It Through Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter / Josef Lewkowicz
Tells the remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz, who endured six concentration camps during the Holocaust and later became a determined Nazi hunter, capturing notorious SS officer Amon Goeth.
The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy and Why It Failed / Brad Meltzer
Uncovers the little-known story of Richard Pavlick, a disgruntled postal worker who plotted to assassinate John F. Kennedy in December 1960, just before his inauguration.
The Neat Method Organizing Recipe Book: 70 Simple Projects to Take Your Home from Chaos to Composed / Ashley Murphy
In this one-of-a-kind organizing book, the projects are as simple as recipes, with “ingredient” lists and clear step-by-step directions.
Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People / Imani Perry
A National Book Award winner examines the connection of the color blue to Black history, weaving together themes of hope, melancholy and personal experience to examine race in ways that transcend politics and ideology.
The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas About How to Be a Good Mom / Nancy Reddy
Timely and thought-provoking, Nancy Reddy unpacks and debunks the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a “good” mom.
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging As a Woman / Brooke Shields
The former child star reflects on aging with confidence and empowerment.
Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause / Naomi Watts
The actress blends personal stories with expert advice to demystify menopause, offering women a candid, supportive guide to managing symptoms, tackling aging and embracing this transformative phase of life with confidence.
In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space / Irvin Weathersby, Jr.
This powerful exploration of America’s ongoing confrontation with white supremacy, examining monuments, public spaces and historical landmarks tied to racial trauma, while offering a hopeful reimagining of these spaces to honor true history and promote healing.
The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir / Edmund White
In this candid memoir, the 85-year-old “paterfamilias of queer literature” revisits over six decades of diverse sexual experiences—from his closeted youth in 1950s Midwest through the Stonewall and HIV crises to modern app-based connections—capturing a deeply personal and historical chronicle of evolving queer identity, relationships, and societal change.
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