New Nonfiction | September 2026 – Bloomfield Township Public Library

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53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy / Timothy W. Ryback
On January 30, 1933, Hitler was appointed the fifteenth chancellor of the Weimar Republic. Within 53 days, he had effected one of the most astonishing transformations in modern democracy, using the provisions of the Constitution to turn a democratic republic into an authoritarian state.
Actually, Nevermind: Essays / Taylor Tomlinson
As she approaches thirty-four—the same age her mother, Angela, was at her death—Tomlinson grapples with fear and ambition, identity and doubt, and all the ways her mind has changed since the day her mom died.
American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump / Kai Bird
From the 1950s to the 1980s, the many dramas of American political life had one common denominator: Roy Cohn. A street fighter, self-promoting hustler, and a true Zelig of the dark side, Cohn was a nefarious actor in a startling number of history-shaping events whose influence resonates to the present day.
Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness / Lars Anderson
A comprehensive view of the life of the most accomplished player in the history of America’s game. Anderson digs deep behind the headlines to provide a richly detailed answer to one of the most vexing questions in sports: Who, really, is Tom Brady?
Carla Bakes: Sweet, Savory, and from the Heart / Carla Hall
For Carla Hall, baking is a creative outlet, her source of play, and her first true passion. But her journey from absolute beginner to Top Chef fan-favorite didn’t start until she was well into her twenties with two careers– accounting and modeling—already behind her. Away from home and missing the Southern flavors she grew up with, she took to the kitchen and began to experiment, master, and perfect.
Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature / Emily Wilson
In this sharp and often entertaining tour through antiquity, Emily Wilson—whose translations of Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad have captured a generation’s imagination—explores the complicated terrain of reading and writing about the ancient past.
Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe / Neil DeGrasse Tyson
With an eye-popping design and bold illustrations, Lost in Space takes on humanity’s exploration of the universe—telescopes, space missions, planets, moons, exoplanets, stars, galaxies, and more—backed by signature scientific know-how and a large dose of hilarity.
Madame Composer: The Virtuosic Genius of Clara Schumann / Sarah Fritz
Exposes the truth behind why Clara Schumann devoted her career to promoting men’s works instead of her own creations, even though her melodies were quoted in famous works by Brahms, Liszt, and others, which is revealed in print for the first time.
Never Say Die: A Memoir / Ke Huy Quan
In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke’s extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.
Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing / Harlan Coben
A masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self-doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his calculus is a simple one: “If it helps me produce pages, good. If it doesn’t, bad.” This book will help every aspiring writer produce pages.
Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best / Angela Duckworth
Highlighting four essential elements of successful situations, Duckworth shows how high performers like Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps, and Jerry Seinfeld create situations that make it easier to excel.
Story Telling: A Writing Life / Isabel Allende
An impassioned defense of the labor and the art of writing, of recording the world as it could be as well as the horrors with it. Allende discusses how research underpins fiction and how writing has called her to scrutinize the world closely from many angles.
An Unexpected Life: A Memoir / Gloria Steinem
Moving between past and present, Steinem examines the progress and setbacks of six decades of activism. As she reflects on the movements she helped build and the victories won for women’s and human rights, she also looks ahead, urging new generations to imagine bolder, more inclusive paths forward.
The W: A History of the WNBA: How the WNBA Survived, Evolved, and Changed Professional Sports / Tamryn Spruill
The history of the WNBA is an epic one, and in The W, journalist Tamryn Spruill tells the full thrilling story. This is a three-decade tale of tenacious athletes, devoted fans, and a vibrant, diverse league that struggled for years to find a firm footing in the wider sports culture.
What to Remember When You Are Forgetting: How to Live and Thrive with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, and Other Dementias / Zaldy Tan
With an incredibly thorough and deeply comforting approach, Dr. Tan tackles everything from how to have a conversation with a person experiencing early memory loss, to how to prepare for an initial assessment for Alzheimer’s, and what accommodations and interventions are needed for every stage and type of dementia.
The World Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden Life of Soil and Why It Matters to Us All / Frank Ashwood
Powerfully illuminating the dark depths of the earth, and accompanied by the author’s own up-close photography, which magnifies and reveals creatures only millimeters long, The World Beneath Our Feet opens our eyes to the hidden and wondrous world of soil—perhaps the greatest unexplored frontier on our planet.