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Every month we’ve updated this list with new-release book recommendations for people who care about doing good in the world. These are our favorite books of the year:
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: December 6
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“The Light Pirate” is a climate fiction novel following Wanda — born during the catastrophic hurricane she's named after. Set in the not-too-distant future, we watch Wanda navigate the changing landscape of her community and the world.
Told in four parts — power, water, light, and time — it's not only a meditation on the changes caused by climate change, but also the hopeful stories of survival and resiliency spanning one extraordinary woman’s lifetime.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: December 6
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Get ready for a brutally honest journey through cultural expectations of size, race, and gender from acclaimed writer Evette Dionne. From her early experiences of harassment to adolescent self-discovery in internet chatrooms, to her diagnosis of heart failure at age 29, “Weightless” asks us to hold a mirror up to the world we live in and imagine the future we deserve.
Genre: Nonfiction, Parenting
Release Date: December 6
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From New York Times writer Jessica Grose comes “Screaming On the Inside,” a book that takes down the unrealistic expectations faced by mothers. Each chapter aims to dismantle the concept of the “perfect mother” through personal, scientific, and historical accounts, detailing why this expectation of mothers is unsustainable and how we can begin empowering them to create an empathetic path towards caring for themselves, their children, and their communities.
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Humor
Release Date: December 6
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Who knew fighting for universal healthcare and a living wage could lead to an “Only Murders in the Building” plot twist? From the New York Times bestselling author of “Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery” comes a story about Bernie Sanders and his Gen Z intern who are drawn into a murder investigation in a small Vermont town in this hilarious spin on cozy mysteries.
This lighter read can be a fun gift for the crime enthusiasts in your life who love a good Bernie Sanders moment. Plus, it also features recipes like Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese, “Feel the Bern!” Maple Sriracha Hot Sauce, and more.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: November 1
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It’s a beautiful day when the artist, activist, and lead singer of U2 (aka the one and only Bono) releases his highly anticipated memoir.
“Surrender” is the story of his remarkable life, challenges, more than 20 years of activism, founding (RED), and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. (We highly recommend listening to the audio version, which is a beautifully immersive experience narrated by the musician himself.)
Genre: Poetry
Release Date: November 1
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From acclaimed poet Franny Choi comes a poetry collection, or as Choi puts it, “an exercise in memory, in grief, in (ok, yes, I'll say it) hope.”
She reflects on our shared responsibilities to each other, argues that the apocalypse has already come in myriad ways for marginalized people, and, ultimately, how we can begin to chart new paths toward hopeful solutions.
Genre: Art & Politics
Release Date: November 1
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Jerry Saltz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic at New York Magazine and Vulture, and the author of the New York Times bestseller “How to Be an Artist.” In his latest book, he draws on two decades of work to offer a real-time survey of contemporary art as a barometer of our times and the importance of the fearless artist (aka our most critical cultural observers).
An early champion of forgotten and overlooked female artists, Saltz is also known to celebrate long-marginalized creators within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
Genre: Poetry
Release Date: November 8
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Three-time New York Times bestselling author Kate Baer is known for her debut poetry collection, “What Kind of Woman” and “I Hope This Finds You Well: Poems” and for her raw, unapologetic work. “And Yet: Poems” is no different.
Baer explores present-day gut-punching feelings that we all wrestle with. From how to show up for our neighbors when we don’t know how, to being a partner without losing your identity, to the pain that comes with loss.
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Release Date: November 8
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In 1933, in the shadow of the Great Depression, Dorothy Day launched the Catholic Worker Movement — the most prominent Catholic radical movement in the United States — that had a lasting legacy of truth and justice.
In “Unruly Saint,” activist and writer D. L. Mayfield brings a personal lens to Day's story through her exploration of the founding of the Catholic Worker movement and Catholic Worker newspaper, and how we can view it through the current American landscape. It’s an encouraging blueprint for today's activists, social justice advocates, and those seeking to live in the service of others.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: November 8
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“Marked for Life” is the true story of Isaac Wright Jr.’s battle to win his freedom after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. It's a memoir of courage and hope in the face of injustice (and the basis for the ABC television show, “For Life”), as well as a call to action for us to look critically into America’s judicial system as it stands today.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: November 15
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We’ve all heard the stories about CEOs (like Warren Buffet who got his start selling gum at six) and nonprofit leaders who got their start as kids. Entrepreneur and author Jess Ekstrom designed a fun, colorful interactive book for the curious and creatively-minded tweens and teens wanting to become entrepreneurs today.
From inspiring stories and journal prompts to coloring pages and fun business ideas to apply to their own lives, this book aims to encourage kids to be creators and ambitious doers.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: November 15
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Former First-Lady and bestselling author Michelle Obama offers advice, wisdom, and strategies for staying hopeful in an uncertain world.
Instead of cliche affirmations, she offers strategies to help readers dig deeper into complex conversation topics and practical ways to cope. Obama hopes to empower readers to find connections in an ever-changing world, asking, “How can we channel our frustration into something positive?”
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: October 4
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In his debut novel, Ryan Lee Wong examines the complicated layers behind activism through the eyes of 21-year-old Reed — a vocal, idealistic Asian American organizer who devoted himself to the Black Lives Matter movement.
In a series of intimate, charged conversations with his mother — once the leader of a Korean-Black coalition — she demands that he rethink his outrage and what it means to be an effective organizer, student, and ally.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 4
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From the writers behind the widely acclaimed documentary series “Enslaved” comes a deeply revelatory exploration of the transatlantic slave trade — spanning 400 years, allowing 12 million people to be trafficked and two million to die en route.
The book follows the tireless efforts made by a group of international divers from Diving with a Purpose (DWP) — an organization seeking to reclaim the stories and artifacts of their forgotten ancestors.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: October 4
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Star of the science fiction television series Star Trek, William Shatner, reflects on the interconnectivity of all things, our fragile bond with nature, and the joy that comes from exploration in this collection of essays.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 11
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Internationally renowned author, speaker, and professor of African American Studies at Princeton University Ruha Benjamin shares her inspiring vision for building a more just and joyful world (spoiler alert: it starts with small, individual actions).
Part memoir, part manifesto, “Viral Justice” is a deeply personal exploration of how we can transform society through the choices we make every day.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 11
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Ever feel the unconscious urge to shame yourself for resting? Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry — an organization examining the liberating power of naps — is here to change that for you.
Informed by her experience in theology, activism, and performance art, “Rest Is Resistance” is a call to action, a field guide, and a manifesto for the sleep-deprived justice seekers looking for ways to liberate themselves from the “grind culture.”
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 11
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From the legendary Emmy Award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault comes a collection of invaluable accounts from the Civil Rights Movement through the election and inauguration of America’s first Black president and beyond.
Hunter-Gault shows us the breadth and nuance of the Black, intersectional experience through everyday trials, tragedies, and triumphs.
Genre: Graphic novel
Release Date: October 11
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We all need a fun little palette cleanser now and then — especially if we’re immersed in social causes that leave us feeling overwhelmed. Let this book be that gentle hug.
With the help of her charming animal drawings, international bestselling author Liz Climo encourages us to embrace the joyful moments, get back up after falling, and model ways we can love ourselves.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 11
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Temple Grandin forever changed how the world understood autism after her groundbreaking memoir, “Thinking in Pictures,” was published in 1995. In her latest book, this scientist and disability advocate highlights the different ways our brains are wired, celebrating visual thinkers' minds and contributions.
Grandin draws on cutting-edge research to take us inside visual thinking and proposes new approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with visual thinkers.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: October 18
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Dolly Chugh, award-winning professor of social psychology and author of the acclaimed “The Person You Mean to Be,” gives us the psychological tools and practical advice to dismantle the systems built by our ancestors and work toward an equitable future for all.
This evidence-based guide for developing resilience and grit to confront history allows readers to acknowledge the pain while also providing ways to drive long-lasting social change.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: October 18
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White House correspondent, April Ryan, combines profiles and in-depth interviews with some of the most influential female movers and shakers (like Maxine Waters, Valerie Jarrett, and Kamala Harris). Ryan also chronicles her personal journey from her working-class Baltimore days to the elite echelons of journalism — all while raising two daughters as a single mother in the aftermath of a messy divorce.
“Black Women Will Save the World” is a beautifully kaleidoscopic look at women of different ages and diverse backgrounds who devote their lives to making the world a better place — even if that means stepping on toes.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: October 18
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Margaret Sullivan has spent over four decades working in newsrooms big and small, making her a trusted champion and critic of the American news media.
With charm, keen observations, and nuanced criticism, Sullivan pulls the curtains back on the nation's most influential news outlets to explore how Americans lost trust in them and what it will take to regain it.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: September 6
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“A Visible Man” follows the astonishing journey of a Black, gay, working-class refugee who worked his way into one of the world’s most exclusive industries: fashion.
Becoming the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful began putting first responders, octogenarians, and civil rights activists on the cover of Vogue, while also supporting designers and photographers of color. He’s since cemented his status as one of his world’s most important changemakers and global icons.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: September 6
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What if animals and humans could speak to one another? Tom Mustill — the naturalist and wildlife documentarian who went viral when a 30-ton humpback whale breached onto his kayak — asks this question in his thrilling investigation into whale science and animal communication.
From seventeenth-century Dutch inventors, the whaling industry of the nineteenth century, to the cutting edge of Silicon Valley, Mustill examines how scientists and start-ups around the world are decoding animal communications.
Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction
Release Date: September 6
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A young poet takes us through his gripping journey from El Salvador to the United States at just nine years old. “Solito” not only provides Javier Zamora’s perspective on this near-impossible trek but also reflects the millions of other refugees who have made similar life-altering decisions to leave home for safety and protection.
Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction
Release Date: September 13
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If you love the iconic Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks rom-com, “You’ve Got Mail,” there’s a chance you might enjoy this read! “The Book Haters’ Book Club” follows the story of a beloved bookshop on the verge of being bought out by condo developers.
Filled with humor, family hijinks, and even some actual book recommendations, this novel is a feel-good read and love letter to the everyday heroes who fuel our literary thirst: the booksellers and librarians dedicated to providing their communities with access to books.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: September 13
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From Angie Cruz, author of “Dominicana,” comes an electrifying new novel about a 50-year-old woman who has lost everything but the chance to finally tell her story.
After Cara Romero lost her factory job due to the Great Recession, she was forced back into the job market for the first time in decades. Set up with a job counselor, Romero instead begins to narrate the story of her turbulent life, confronting her darkest secrets and regrets.
Genre: Fiction, LGBTQ+
Release Date: September 13
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In the follow-up to the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning, “Less: A Novel,” the awkward and lovable Arthur Less returns, this time on an unforgettable road trip across America.
“Less Is Lost” is a profound and joyous novel about the enigma of American life, love, the stories we tell, and the people we meet along the way.
Genre: Nonfiction, Parenting
Release Date: September 13
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Dr. Becky Kennedy — also known as Dr. Becky to her followers — is a clinical psychologist, mother of three, and founder of the breakthrough global parenting community, Good Inside.
In this book, Dr. Becky provides a thoughtful, practical guide to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids while offering overwhelmed parents a supportive and compassionate resource to turn to.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: September 13
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From the author of “1,000 Places to See Before You Die,” who inspired many to venture out into the world, comes her brand new book, “Why We Travel.” Filled with personal stories, empowering quotes, and jaw-dropping images, this book examines the question: Why do we travel?
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: September 27
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During the 1968 Olympic medal ceremony in Mexico City, Tommie Smith (a 200-meter sprint gold medalist) and John Carlos (bronze medalist) stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans.
As a result, both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and economic hardships. Smith, alongside coauthors Derrick Barnes — a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient — and Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, worked to create this groundbreaking story. The graphic memoir pays tribute to Smith’s past and his continued fight for civil rights justice.
Genre: Poetry
Release Date: September 27
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You might recognize the name Rupi Kaur from her #1 New York Times bestselling books “milk and honey,” “the sun and her flowers,” and “home body.”
Kaur’s latest release presents guided poetry writing exercises to help explore trauma, loss, heartache, love, family, healing, and celebration of the self.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: September 27
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“Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen” is a gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits celebrating Black pioneers — famous and little-known — in politics, science, literature, music, and more.
Each entry includes beautiful artwork by artist and award-winning graphic designer George McCalman. His visual work is accompanied by insightful biographical reflections.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: September 27
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Author Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in Brazil's religious cult called The Children of God — also known as The Family. At fifteen years old, she escaped to Texas, enrolled in high school, graduated as valedictorian of her university class, and later joined the military as an intelligence officer.
“Uncultured” explores the dangers unleashed when the harmful group mentality goes undetected and the many ways women have to contort themselves to survive under these conditions.
Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction
Release Date: August 2
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There’s really no best practice or guidebook to get you through mourning your pet, but “Good Grief” captures what it means to love and lose beloved pets — and how others around the world grieve them once they’ve passed.
E.B. Bartels brings in the expertise of veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and more, offering a personal, inspiring collection of grieving rituals from Massachusetts to Japan and ancient Egypt to today’s modern era.
Genre: Biography, Nonfiction
Release Date: August 2
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If you’ve got an eye for architectural design and devotion to sustainability, this biography (written by Alec Nevala-Lee) gives us a behind the scenes look into the visionary architect, systems theorist, designer, inventor, and futurist: Buckminster Fuller.
From the widely recognizable Epcot Center at Walt Disney World Resort to the molecule named in his honor as the buckyball, Fuller’s legacy is alive and thriving. His work has not only transformed industries, but his belief in technology and innovation has profoundly influenced designers, activists, and innovators today.
Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction
Release Date: August 2
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As a homeless teenager writing college essays in her rusty Toyota Corolla, Emi Nietfeld was convinced that attending an Ivy League school was the only escape from her dysfunctional childhood. From navigating through the foster care system and homelessness, to graduating from Harvard and working at Google, Nietfeld examines society’s fixation with resilience — and its cost to herself and others.
“Acceptance” challenges our ideas of what it means to overcome — and find contentment on your own terms.
Genre: Fiction, LGBTQ+
Release Date: August 2
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In her debut novel, author Sarah Thankam Mathews provides a riveting look into the life of a young immigrant seeking love and community amidst struggle. It’s a profound portrait of queer love, friendship, work, and the insecurity of living in 21st-century America.
Genre: Biography, Poetry, Nonfiction
Release Date: August 2
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“Walking Gentry Home” tells the story of author Alora Young’s ancestors through poetic verses that together give voice to those historically left out in America: Black girls and women.
Informed by archival research, the last will and testament of an enslaver, formal interviews, family lore, and even a DNA test, Young traces the lives of her foremothers in West Tennessee and beyond. It’s a story that speaks to generational curses, homes and small towns, fleeting loves and lasting consequences, and the cruel and ever-present legacy of slavery.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: August 9
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In Belinda Huijuan Tang’s debut novel, she paints a very human portrait of a man desperately searching for his father and reconnection with the community he once knew and loved.
Set against a rapidly changing post–Cultural Revolution China, “A Map for the Missing” is a deeply felt examination of family, forgiveness, and ultimately the meaning of home.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: August 16
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If you feel overwhelmed by the constant bombardment of notifications and “Breaking News” updates, futurist and author Ari Wallach offers a way forward called “longpath,” a mantra and mindset to help widen our scope beyond today and tomorrow.
Drawing on history, theology, neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and social technologies, “Longpath” teaches readers to strengthen their ability to look ahead, approach stressful situations, increase capacity for cooperation, and boost creativity.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: August 23
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Looking for a solutions-based guide to building a better world? “Owning the Future” offers a road map to its readers who seek to move from “the explosive concentration of wealth within the hands of the super-rich” to a more people-forward, post-pandemic system.
Authors Adrienne Buller and Mathew Lawrence outline achievable plans supporting decommodification, social welfare, and equitable opportunity and growth.
Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction
Release Date: August 30
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“Walking in My Joy” is a collection of stories by American actress, singer, comedian, and activist Jenifer Lewis. Her laugh-out-loud commentary and her insightful wisdom encourage readers to embrace each other’s uniqueness as a way to reach societal healing.
Genre: Fiction, LGBTQ+
Release Date: August 30
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From the author of the PEN/Faulkner Award winner, “Delicious Foods” comes a harrowing story of a trans woman's re-entry experience. The novel challenges us to confront the glaring injustices of a prison system that continues to punish people long after serving their time.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: July 5
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Part disaster film, part page-turning novel, author Bruce Holsinger transports us into a tumultuous world where an unprecedented catastrophe wipes out an entire South Florida community.
Holsinger explores what happens when everyone is left on the same playing field. He examines what privilege, resilience, ethics, and morals look like when exposed to a catastrophic event.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: July 5
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Isabel Kaplan’s “NSFW” is a gritty exploration of the gray area between empowerment and complicity.
The story follows an unnamed female protagonist who is working her way up the ranks of the male-dominated Hollywood industry. The result is a stunning portrait of what women have sacrificed (and still sacrifice) to protect their careers.
Trigger warnings: This novel discusses sexual assault, eating disorders, and harassment.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: July 5
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Fan of “Succession,” or “The House of Gucci?” This enthralling and comprehensive biography gives us a glimpse into the current state of one of the wealthiest family dynasties in the world: the Getty family.
American industrialist J. Paul Getty — once the richest man in the world — is the patriarch of a cast of sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who are building new empires, becoming award-winning environmentalists, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
Genre: Travel, Biography
Release Date: July 5
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Described as a “love letter to the cities of the world,” this travelogue meets memoir is a journey around both commercial airline pilot Mark Vanhoenacker’s inner thoughts and the planet's great cities.
Vanhoenacker’s warm and immersive accounts celebrates the cities he has come to know and love, while also honoring the overlooked beauty that lies within our own backyards.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: July 12
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Doreen Cunningham and her mischievous toddler decide to follow the grey whale migration from Mexico to northernmost Alaska. Throughout this journey, Cunningham dives deeper into understanding the history, habits, and attempts made by these whales and their calves to adapt to a world threatened by climate change.
They also find themselves voyaging onto the Arctic Sea ice and into the changing world of Indigenous whale hunters, where they become immersed in the ancient values of the Iñupiaq whale hunt.
In this unique blend of nature writing, whale science, and feminist memoir, Cunningham interweaves stories of motherhood, love, and enduring resilience.
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: July 12
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When Emmy award-winning actress America Ferrera calls a book “equal parts pee-your-pants hilarity and break your heart poignancy” and “the perfect brunch date you never want to end,” you immediately add it to your reading queue!
From the New York Times bestselling author of “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” Erika Sánchez gives us a brutally honest and insightful memoir-in-essays on growing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, intimacy, feminism, and mental health — while cracking a few jokes along the way.
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: July 12
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An immigrant mother’s long-held secrets upend her daughter’s understanding of her family, her identity, and her place in the world in this powerful and dramatic memoir by former national television host Carmen Rita Wong.
“Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” is a riveting and moving story of Wong’s experience of race and culture in America and how they shape who we think we are.
Genre: Children’s Literature
Release Date: June 7
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Famous for their sweet and silly “bones or no bones” series on TikTok, pet owner Jonathan Graziano gently wakes his sleepy 13-year-old pug, Noodle, every morning for his daily mood reading.
Capturing the attention of millions of TikTok users who resonated with their message, Graziano has written an entertaining picture book following Noodle the pug and his human as they navigate Noodle’s first No Bones Day — a self-proclaimed day for being extra kind to yourself!
Genre: Poetry
Release Date: June 7
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When author and National Book Award-finalist of “The Abridged History of Rainfall” Jay Hopler was confronted with a terminal cancer diagnosis, he got to writing.
The result? A collection of poems that are described to be heartbreaking, terrifying, and deeply, darkly hilarious. Far from an elegy, “Still Life” is a testament to courage, love, compassion, and the fierceness of the human heart.
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Release Date: June 7
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Author Gene Andrew Jarrett offers readers a richly detailed and nuanced portrait of a significant figure in American literary history.
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906), born during the Reconstruction era to formerly enslaved parents, became one of the first African American writers to garner international recognition in the wake of emancipation. A prolific and successful poet, novelist, essayist, and playwright, Dunbar’s life and legacy live on through this beautifully fascinating biography.
Genre: Self-help, Parenting
Release Date: June 14
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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of the bestseller “How to Be an Antiracist,” wants to help parents raise the next generation of antiracist thinkers. Combining scientific research with vulnerable and compelling personal narratives as a parent and as a child in school, Dr. Kendi takes readers through the stages of child development from pregnancy to toddler to schoolkid to teenager and how parents (and parents-to-be) can raise their children to be antiracist.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: June 14
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Set in three different time periods and based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, “Horse” is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.
Genre: Poetry
Release Date: June 14
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A major new collection from Indigenous author Gordon Henry comes a dazzling, surrealistic, original collection of poems informed by loss, love, and trauma.
Henry gains inspiration from imagined relatives, living, dead, and yet to be, providing us with an understanding of the living power of memory, story, and song.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: June 14
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From an award-winning writer at the New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the 1619 Project comes “Under the Skin,” an intersectional book on the racial health disparities in America and the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of our nation.
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: June 21
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A profoundly moving memoir from the trailblazing, World Cup-winning, Olympic gold medalist, and US Women’s soccer goalie Briana Scurry.
“My Greatest Save” is a story of triumph, tragedy, and redemption from a woman who has broken through barriers her entire life.
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction, Poetry
Release Date: May 3
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New York Times bestselling author of “Clap When You Land”, “With the Fire on High,” and “The Poet X,” Elizabeth Acevedo is known for her empowering views on embracing the complexities of Afro-Latinidad.
Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins, this poem can only be described as a deeply powerful and inspiring homage to Afrolatinas of all ages.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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If you’re a natural-born peacemaker and aspire to be a positive influence in your community, then “Now What?” is a great resource!
Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, co-hosts of the popular podcast Pantsuit Politics present us with helpful tools on how to engage family and friends with curiosity, listen closely to the anxiety and fears of others, and hold lightly those things that are beyond our control around the world.
Genre: Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Release Date: May 3
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Part crime story, part coming-of-age, part satire, part dissection of America’s criminal justice system, “All the Secrets of the World” is told from the perspective of 13-year-old, Lorena Saenz, in 1980s Sacramento.
An unlikely school project pairing takes two girls from starkly different backgrounds and offers an unflinching vision of the powerful and powerless colliding.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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Many of us who seek to create positive impact in the world struggle with the all too real, paralyzing, and uncomfortable feeling of anxiety.
Anxiety researcher and author, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D., presents us with a powerful new framework for reimagining and reclaiming the confounding emotion as the advantage it evolved to be: an emotion that protects us and strengthens our creativity.
By distilling the latest research in psychology and neuroscience — including her own — Dennis-Tiwary shows how we can acknowledge the discomfort of anxiety and see it as a tool, rather than something to be feared.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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Creating change in the world looks different for everybody. Whether it be through volunteer work or activism, there’s a place for us all to make meaningful impact. “Build” is a book for the world-changer who aspires to grow at work and use their day-job as a means to create something that benefits the community at large.
Written by Tony Fadell — the leader behind the iPod, iPhone and Nest Thermostat — he shares over 30 years of Silicon Valley leadership and design experience. From decision-making to mentorship to devastating failure and success, Fadell throws out the traditional Silicon Valley credo that you have to reinvent everything from scratch to make something great and instead encourages his readers to take a more unorthodox approach.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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Cofounder of a little-known company called Microsoft and author of the #1 New York Times best seller “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster” comes a brand new book that shares knowledge of the world's foremost experts, as well as Bill Gates’ own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation.
Gates clearly lays out lessons learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off a future disasters like it.
Genre: Nonfiction, Parenting
Release Date: May 3
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Father and University of Michigan professor of law and philosophy, Scott Hershovitz, has written a fresh, deep, and funny inquiry into life’s biggest questions — with the help of first-rate philosophers, which include his two young children.
Hershovitz calls on us to support kids in their philosophical adventures. But more than that, he challenges us to join them so that we can become better, more discerning thinkers and recapture some of the wonder kids have about the world.
Genre: Nonfiction, Political Science
Release Date: May 3
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Marc Lamont Hill, host of BET News and journalist Todd Brewster join forces to incisively explore the evolution of American media and how the immediacy of technology and social media are allowing those on the frontlines to reveal injustice and allow for broader movements to gain traction.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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Author Will Jawando provides us with a profoundly affirmative story of hope and respect for men of color at a time when they are routinely stereotyped and stigmatized.
Drawing from his personal experiences and involvement in My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, President Obama’s national initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color, this book beautifully displays a transformative way for Black men to shape the next generation.
Genre: Nonfiction, Parenting
Release Date: May 3
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In his latest book, author, father, and outdoorsman Steven Rinella explores what it means for children to ditch screentime and instead understand and engage with the outdoors.
He offers practical advice for getting kids radically engaged with nature in a muddy, thrilling, hands-on way, with the ultimate goal of helping them see their own place within the natural ecosystem.
No matter their location—rural, suburban, or urban — this book provides guardians and kids with activities that promote their curiosity about the world around them, confidence and self-sufficiency, and a lifelong sense of stewardship of the natural world.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: May 3
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Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest rock memoirs of all time, “Be My Baby” is the true story of how Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector carved out a space for herself against tremendous odds amid the chaos of the 1960s music scene.
“Be My Baby” is not only a revealing representation of the artist’s turbulent past, but it’s also an empowering testament to one woman’s courage to face her abuser and pave a new path forward.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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Doing good in the world often means coming into direct contact with conflict. Many of us — like, ahem, myself — find conflict deeply uncomfortable and therefore something to avoid altogether!
Star and executive producer of the hit TV show Bar Rescue and New York Times bestselling author of “Don't Bullsh*t Yourself,” Jon Taffer reveals the transformational power of conflict, sharing his toolkit for arguing smarter.
“The Power of Conflict” provides readers with a guide to argue smarter and uphold your values.
Genre: Nonfiction, Health
Release Date: May 3
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Jenny Wang, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist that works from a social justice and intersectional framework focused on understanding the impact of racial trauma and racial identity on mental health.
“Permission to Come Home” takes Asian Americans on an empowering journey toward reclaiming their mental health by weaving her insights as a clinician and evidence-based tools. She challenges the reader to question, feel, rage, say no, take up space, choose, play, fail, and grieve. For Asian Americans, this book is a beautiful road map that offers permission to return closer to home, a place of acceptance, belonging, healing, and freedom.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 3
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Cheryl Wills, the granddaughter of a Gospel singer, provides us with a unique tribute to the often-overlooked women who have left an indelible mark on Gospel music.
The only book of its kind, “Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!” showcases the powerful talents who overcame racism and sexism to define the genre, establish its sound, and set the standard for generations.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: May 10
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A unique and effecting account of father-son, chronicling the extraordinary stories of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and its legacy embodied in the Black Lives Matter movement.
A dynamic family exchange that shifts between the voices of a father and son,. David Dennis Sr. — a core architect of the 1960s Civil Rights movement — speaks out for the first time, swapping recollections both harrowing and joyful with David Jr, a journalist working on the front lines of change today.
Genre: Fiction, LGBTQ+
Release Date: May 10
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An intimate, nuanced portrait of gender oppression in the trans community, “Bad Girls” — beautifully translated by Kit Maude — is a close cry to what trans youth in Texas and Florida are experiencing.
The novel, a work of autofiction, is a first-person coming-of-age story told by Villada. This gritty yet tender story is a trans woman’s tale about finding community on the margins challenges the reader’s ideas about love, sexuality, gender, and identity.
Genre: Nonfiction, Education
Release Date: May 17
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Creating a more inclusive and sustainable world starts in our families. “A Place to Belong” is a thoughtful guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in their homes and beyond. Author Amber O'Neal Johnston provides parents with tools to empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: May 17
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Simu Liu made history as the first Asian superhero in film when he starred in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” In his memoir, Liu discusses his own origin story, battling cultural stereotypes as a Chinese immigrant, and his identity.
“We Were Dreamers” is much more than a celebrity memoir — it's a story about growing up between cultures, finding your family, and carving out your own life.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: May 17
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“Black Boy Smile” is D. Watkins’s love letter to Black boys in urban concrete cities that provides a daring testimony of contradictions, fears, and hopes of boys hurdling headfirst into adulthood.
D. Watkins pinpoints how generational hardship — left raw and unnurtured — breeds toxic masculinity and instead urges his readers to seek healing through language and love. “Black Boy Smile” is evidently the story of a Black boy who found healing.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: May 17
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“We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies” is a profoundly written reflection on colonization, displacement, and the lengths one Tibetan family went through to remain connected to their family and ancestral land.
Told through the lives of four people over 50 years, this novel provides a nuanced, moving portrait of the little-known world of Tibetan exiles.
Genre: Nonfiction, Environment
Release Date: May 24
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Often compared to Bob Ross and Mister Rogers for his soothing TikTok videos on botany and humanity, Marcus Bridgewater — aka @gardenmarcus on TikTok — has created a beautiful manual offering lessons for growth rooted in his knowledge of the plant world.
“How to Grow” isn’t a gardening book, it’s a mental health guide filled with nurturing wisdom taken from perennial knowledge from plants to teach us about ourselves and our capabilities.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: May 24
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In her debut novel, Cleyvis Natera, follows the lives of one Dominican family in New York City who all take radically different paths when faced with encroaching gentrification.
A beautifully layered portrait of family, friendship, and ambition, “Neruda on the Park” weaves a rich and vivid tapestry of community and the sacrifices made to protect what they love most.
Genre: Nonfiction, LGBTQ+
Release Date: May 31
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A fearless collection of stories that celebrate the humor, darkness, and depth of emotion of the queer and trans experience that's not often represented.
In this prize-winning collection, queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming characters seek love and connection that reflect the complexity of our current moment.
Genre: Nonfiction, Art & Poetry
Release Date: May 31
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As he did for Black women in Black Roses, Poet Harold Green III honors iconic men who are spearheading movements, fighting for equality, challenging the status quo, embracing fatherhood, providing a transformative model of masculinity for children, inspiring a new generation of creators, and more.
Featuring full-color illustrations by Melissa Koby, this book is divided into five sections — bravehearts, champions, dreamers, guardians, and humanitarians.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: April 26
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If you’re getting ready to deliver a wedding toast, graduation address, or job interview, you’ve found your next book! From The Moth — an organization on a mission to promote the art and craft of storytelling while honoring and celebrating the diversity and commonality of human experience — comes the guidebook of any storyteller’s dreams.
Drawing on 25 years of storytelling experience, the experts at The Moth work with people from all walks of life to share easy-to-follow tips on what it takes to connect more authentically with those around you through storytelling.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: April 5
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We’re firm believers that in order to be helpers in this world, we must also do the work of helping ourselves. Author of the bestselling phenomenon “Quiet” reveals the power of a bittersweet outlook on life, and why we’ve been blind to its value.
“If we don’t acknowledge our own heartache, we can end up inflicting it on others via abuse, domination, or neglect,” Cain says. “But if we realize that all humans know — or will know — loss and suffering, we can turn toward one another.”
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: April 5
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Chloé Cooper Jones — Pulitzer Prize finalist, philosophy professor, and Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant recipient — writes a groundbreaking memoir about disability, motherhood, and a journey across the world in search of reclaiming the spaces she’d been denied — and denied herself.
Born with a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which affects both her stature and gait, she shares a fierce and revealing account of moving through a world in a body that looks different than most.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: April 26
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Viola Davis has graced our screens for decades, and is now intimately sharing her journey through life-changing hardship, navigating the entertainment industry as a Black woman, and arriving at her purpose.
“Finding Me” is a deep reflection, promise, and love letter to herself that she hopes inspires readers who feel untethered to create a path born from radical honesty and courage.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 5
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Named one of the “Most Anticipated Book of the Year” by Time, Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, and many more, comes an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity and meaning in a world where memories and identities are no longer private.
From one of the most celebrated writers of our time, Jennifer Egan imagines a world where new technology allows you to access your own memories, and share them in exchange for access to the memories of others. “The Candy House” exposes the consequences of this technology and the human longing for real connection, love, family, and privacy.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: April 12
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When addressing the climate crisis, it’s crucial that we center Indigenous voices around the world since most — if not all — are at the forefront of its wrath and are diligently fighting for solutions.
“We Are the Middle of Forever” is a powerful, intimate collection of conversations with North American Indigenous communities who share their knowledge, experience, questions, observations, and dreams of maintaining a healthy, regenerative relationship to all of life.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: April 19
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Americans consume over 1.5 billion pounds of peanut products every year. But few of us know the peanut's tumultuous history, or its connection to slavery and freedom.
As we grapple with the enduring consequences of slavery, “Slaves for Peanuts” provides us with a little-known chapter in global history and the characters who challenged the motives and people who supported it.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 5
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Named “A Most Anticipated Book of 2022” by Vulture, Marie Claire, Medium, and more, comes a book that author Grace D. Li describes as “Ocean’s Eleven” meets “The Farewell.”
This heist novel — inspired by the true story of Chinese art vanishing from Western museums — is a story about the colonization of art and the complexity of the Chinese American identity.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: April 5
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A woman defined by motion, Brianna Madia bought a beat-up bright orange van — named Bertha — filled it with her two dogs Bucket and Dagwood, and headed into the canyons of Utah with her husband.
In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, Madia chronicles everything from the backroads to the breakdowns, marriage and her reflections on living an unconventional life — all while traveling across the deserts of the American West.
Genre: Nonfiction, Travel
Release Date: April 5
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“Riverman” is a moving portrait and true story of Dick Conant, an American folk hero who, over the course of 20 years, canoed thousands of miles of American rivers — and subsequently disappeared near the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
This riveting story of a complex and fascinating man shows us the power of connection and how one person can bring countless people together.
Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction
Release Date: April 19
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What can’t Janelle Monáe do, right?! Drawing inspiration from the Afrofuturistic vision of her hit album “Dirty Computer,” this short fiction collection features stories by Monáe and a slate of "talented female and non-binary writers."
Monáe explores threads of liberation through queerness, race, gender plurality, and love, all while being transported into a world where thoughts could be controlled or erased by a select few.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 12
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Named a “Most Anticipated” book by Vogue, Literary Hub, and Oprah Daily, this book chronicles the story of women creating space for themselves in a male-dominated Alaskan society.
From struggling to survive in the remote wilderness, to marriage and family, comes a phenomenal collection of stories about women navigating the outdoors and societal expectations.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 26
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If you’re looking for a fiction book with a strong female lead, look no further! Reema Patel takes us into the world of a fiercely intelligent protagonist and former street child working at a human rights law office in Mumbai.
Patel's transportive debut novel offers a moving, smart, and arrestingly clever look at the cost of ambition and power in reclaiming one's story.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: April 12
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From the New York Times bestselling author of “Wench,” Dolen Perkins-Valdez writes a profoundly moving story about a young Black nurse’s shocking discovery and burning quest for justice in post-segregation Alabama.
Inspired by true events, “Take My Hand” dives into the exploration of accountability, redemption, and hope.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 12
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Hailed by The Washington Post as “Nora Ephron, Erma Bombeck, Jean Kerr, and Laurie Colwin all rolled into one,” Mary Laura Philpott — bestselling author of “I Miss You When I Blink” — returns with her unique perspective on all things big, heavy, life, and death — with her signature dash of humor and optimism.
A self-proclaimed lifelong worrier, Philpott dissects protective instincts and the limits — both tragic and hilarious — of the human experience that we so often turn to when we’re faced with anxious thoughts.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
Release Date: April 12
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You might recognize the hilariously brilliant Molly Shannon from her days on “Saturday Night Live” or “Superstar.” Finding a memoir that balances life’s inevitable challenges and grief with resiliency and humor can be a tough find, however, Shannon’s book is a testament that both can beautifully coexist.
In her heartbreaking memoir, “Hello, Molly!” Shannon candidly shares her experience with losing her mother, baby sister, and cousin in a car accident with her father at the wheel. She takes us through her tender and complicated relationship with her grieving father, who helped foster her drive and gifts which would eventually lead her to becoming the celebrated actress we know today.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 5
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In Tara M. Stringfellow’s debut novel, she draws inspiration from her own family history.
“Memphis” — the Black fairy tale she always wanted to read — is a story that unfolds over seventy years, weaving back and forth in time to explore the complexity of what we pass down from one generation to the next, and how we have the power to alter its course.
Genre: Fiction, LGBTQ+
Release Date: April 5
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A story of queer love and working-class families, “Young Mungo” is the brilliant second novel from the Booker Prize-winning author, Douglas Stuart, of “Shuggie Bain.”
Centering the voices of people rarely acknowledged in the literary world, “Young Mungo” is a gripping story about the bounds of masculinity, the divisions of sectarianism, and the violence faced by many queer people.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 1
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In this collection of essays, award-winning, bestselling author of “The Handmaid's Tale” and “The Testaments” offers her funny and endlessly curious take on everything from debt and tech, to the climate crisis, freedom, and the importance of how to define granola.
Genre: Nonfiction, Spirituality
Release Date: March 22
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“Faithful Antiracism” will equip readers of faith with information to move past talk and enter the fight against racism, in both practical and hopeful ways.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 1
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You know how much we love Helpers! (Thank you, Mister Rogers!) This book is a deeply moving narrative of the Coronavirus pandemic, told through portraits of eight individuals who tirelessly worked to help others through COVID.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 22
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A leading voice for social justice shares his stories from his own path to activism and offers a proven way forward for Black people and people of color based on the history of nonviolent struggle.
You can read an excerpt of the chapter, How To Be Hopeful, here on our site.
Genre: Fiction, Business Development
Release Date: March 15
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Paul Klein’s action-oriented book inspires readers, and their organizations, to make the shift from passive social responsibility to actionable solutions in solving the world’s most pressing social problems — as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 29
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From the host of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed podcast “Conversations with People Who Hate Me” comes a thought-provoking, witty, and inspirational exploration of difficult conversations and how to navigate them. It serves as both a guide to anyone partaking in difficult conversations and a permission slip for those who are curious enough to believe that connection is possible.
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Growth
Release Date: March 29
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Host of “Good Morning America” and New York Times bestselling author, Robin Roberts crafts a compassionate guide to instilling hope and optimism — meeting readers where they’re at on their journey.
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: March 1st
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From one of today’s most cherished — and bestselling — young adult (YA) authors comes a breathtaking YA novel about family, forgiveness, love, and loss.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 8
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This is the environmentalism textbook we wish we read in school! This essential read from Leah Thomas, the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, addresses the most pressing issues that people and our planet face today. It examines and dismantles privilege, honors the history of the environmental justice movement, and looks to the future.
Genre: Nonfiction, Business Development
Release Date: March 1st
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From warning against hiring for “culture fit,” to instead arguing for “culture add,” Ruchika Tulshyan’s latest book covers a more intersectional approach to culture-building in the workplace, one that takes action to address and prevent bias while centering women of color.
Genre: Nonfiction
Release Date: March 29
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Founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity, Gary White and Matt Damon invite us to become a part of their mission to end the global water crisis.
Even better, all the authors’ proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Water.org!
Genre: Nonfiction
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A riveting biography of Walter F. White, a little-known Black civil rights leader who passed for a white man in order to investigate racist murders, help put the NAACP on the map, and change the racial identity of America forever.
Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir
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A powerful memoir of reckoning and healing by acclaimed journalist Stephanie Foo, who investigates the little-understood science behind complex PTSD, and how it's shaped her life.
Genre: Non-fiction, Religion & Spirituality
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Christian activist Lisa Sharon Harper draws on her lifelong journey to know her family's history, and lights a path through national and religious history in order to expose the brokenness that race has wrought in America Lisa casts a vision for collective repair.
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Growth, LGBTQ+
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Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dalia Kinsey helps readers improve their health without restriction, eliminate stress around food and eating, and turn food into a source of pleasure instead of shame.
This road map is specifically designed for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and filled with constructive eating practices, journal prompts, affirmations, and mindfulness tools.
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Growth
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Nataly Kogan, co-founder and CEO of Happier — a leading wellness company on a mission to make people, well, happier — shares an accessible, super-practical, and “unboring” guide for reducing daily struggle and burnout ― so you can live, work, and lead with more energy, joy, and meaning— even during difficult times.
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Growth
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Debbie Millman brings her widely successful and award-winning “Design Matters” podcast to the pages of her upcoming anthology.
She brings together insights and reflections from today’s leading creative minds across diverse fields, offering wisdom into new ways of being and living.
Genre: Fiction
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The one and only short story from legendary Nobel Prize winner, Toni Morrison gives us a remarkable look into what keeps us together and what keeps us apart — with an introduction by Zadie Smith.
Genre: Nonfiction, Business Development, Personal Growth
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Therapist Laura Mae Northrup navigates the complexities of being a healer today — and shows us how we can stay true to our calling in a world built from systems that were designed to extract, oppress, and exploit.
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Growth
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One man’s way of closing out his 20s turned into a worldwide community of 20,000 people sharing regrets they wanted him to burn in a mock viking ship.
This is a story of letting go of the people we used to be, the past, and embracing the future with hope.
Genre: Nonfiction
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In the midst of the opioid crisis, Carl Erik Fisher — an addiction physician, bioethicist, and researcher — provides a voice to those who struggle with addiction by providing historical context on the issue and a way to empathize.
Genre: Fiction
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Pulling from her personal experience in the high-pressure venues of New York City, author Xochitl Gonzalez tackles elitism, racism, and the pitfalls of ambition.
Set in the months surrounding the most destructive hurricane in Puerto Rico's history, “Olga Dies Dreaming” ultimately explores the reality — and the struggle — of the American dream.
Genre: Nonfiction
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Psychologist Guilaine Kinouani gives us a powerful look at the impacts of anti-Black racism and a practical guide for overcoming racial trauma through radical self-care as a form of resistance.
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Grief, Love & Romance
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The unforgettable true story of one man’s escape from the school-to-prison pipeline, how he reinvented himself as a pastor and education reform advocate, and what his journey can teach us about turning the collateral damage in the lives of our youth into hope.
Genre: Nonfiction, Personal Development
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If you haven’t stumbled upon one of Amber Rae’s viral Instagram posts, we encourage you to take a look!
In “The Answers Are Within You,” Rae offers an invitation to explore your inner world freely and joyfully through her brilliant illustrations and thought-provoking questions — from reimagining success, to setting heart-centered boundaries, to honoring your intuition.
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Grief, Love & Romance
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Kathryn Schulz's book is part memoir, part guidebook to living in a world that is simultaneously full of wonder and joy, and tribulation and suffering — a world that always demands both our gratitude and our grief.
Genre: Nonfiction, Humor
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Does the name Michael Schur ring a bell? From the creator of “The Good Place” and the co-creator of “Parks and Recreation,” “How to Be Perfect” is a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,400 years of deep thinking from around the world.
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Improvement, Philosophy
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“The Sunny Nihilist” explains why achievement has not made us happy and challenges us to turn to a philosophy usually associated with grumpy pessimists. Writer Wendy Syfret examines our modern experience of work, love, religion, and wider society, and asks whether a touch of upbeat nihilism could actually lighten our loads.
Genre: Nonfiction
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A sweeping and captivating panoramic social history of clothing and an unparalleled deep-dive into how everyday garments have transformed our lives, societies, and planet.
Genre: Fiction
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“Joan Is Okay” is a portrait of a modern woman wrestling with being Chinese-American right now, working in medicine at a high-stakes time, finding one’s voice in a male-dominated workplace, and staying independent within a tight-knit family.
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