Non-Fiction Books Collection May 20, 2025

In this darkly humorous and wrenchingly sincere memoir, a young Indian American woman’s dreams of being a well-adjusted college student get wildly derailed when her struggles with mental health land her in the office of a charismatic alternative therapist and his self-help cult.

The heartrending story of twin sisters torn apart by China’s one-child policy and the rise of international adoption—from the author of the National Book Award finalist Nothing to Envy, one of today’s leading reporters.

Yiyun Li’s remarkable, defiant work of radical acceptance as she considers the loss of her son James.

For the millions who have felt disillusioned with American evangelical culture, this book is a lifeline for navigating the cynicism of both conservative and progressive beliefs to find real hope in the life and mission of Jesus.

A compelling exploration of humanity, morality, religious practice, and leading a good life based on traditional Confucian thought. In this exploration of humanity, morality, religious practice, and leading a good life based on traditional Confucian thought, you are invited on a path of transformation.

Explore the life-changing practice of ānāpānasati, or breathing mindfulness—one of the most popular and foundational Buddhist meditation practices. Whether you practice vipassana, samatha, or any type of practice that develops concentration, this book will be a revelation. “Breathing mindfulness” meditation is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, believed to be key to the Buddha’s own enlightenment.

From renowned, fourth-generation matchmaker, Maria Avgitidis, comes a fresh, modern dating book that meets anyone navigating the world of dating and relationships where they’re at, helping them to attract and grow the partnership of their dreams.

Live Well: Empowering Habits for Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy offers a transformative roadmap to lasting wellness, guiding readers through simple, science-based habits to boost energy, improve health, and create a vibrant life.

Let’s be real: society was not built with the needs of Black women in mind. And as a result, we learn that the only way to feel good about ourselves is to prioritize everyone else’s needs over our own.

The untold story of OC punk—the loud, rebellious force behind the ‘90s explosion of the Orange County music scene, featuring stories about legendary bands. When it comes to punk communities across the world, the Orange County punk scene stands out as an undeniable trendsetter that helped define the sound and style of the rapidly evolving genre.

From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.

Had you tuned in to the small television station KTMA on Thanksgiving Day, 1988, you would have been one of the few witnesses to pop culture history being made. On that day, viewers in and around St. Paul, Minnesota, were treated to a genuine oddity, in which a man and his robots, trapped within a defiantly DIY sci-fi set, cracked jokes while watching a terrible movie.