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Adult Virtual New Book Shelf: NYT Nonfiction Best Sellers

Browse our new book shelf from the comfort of your own home! To check out a book, click on the title and place a hold, or call your local branch to have staff take care of it for you.

New York Times Best Sellers: March 23rd, 2025

#1

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
Franke gives an account of abuse within her family, who gained a following with their YouTube channel “8 Passengers.”

#2

The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr
The author of “The Universal Christ” explicates the writings of Jewish prophets and reflects upon modern life.

#3

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.

#4

I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler
In a collection of essays, the comedian shares some public and private moments from her life.

#5

The Art of the SNL Portrait by Alison Castle (As told to); Emily Oberman (Designed by); Mary Ellen Matthews; Lorne Michaels (Foreword by)
Portraits and behind-the-scenes photographs by the resident photographer for “Saturday Night Live.”

#6

The Technological Republic by Nicholas W. Zamiska; Alexander C. Karp
Two senior leaders at Palantir Technologies enumerate what they see as potential global threats to the United States.

#7

The Last Manager by John W. Miller
A biography of Earl Weaver, the Baltimore Orioles manager from 1968 to 1982.

#8

Outlive by Peter Attia; Bill Gifford (As told to)
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.

#9

The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer; John Burgoyne (Illustrator)
The author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne.

#10

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
A political adviser and foreign policy specialist tells the story of taking care of a wild hare during the pandemic lockdown.

#11

Lululemon and the Future of Technical Apparel by Chip Wilson
A depiction of the creation of the Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer Lululemon.

#12

Saving Five by Amanda Nguyen
The astronaut and activist details her efforts that helped pave the way for the passage of the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act in 2016.

#13

Say Everything by Ione Skye
The performer who gained notice in the movie “Say Anything” shares details of her career and relationships.

#14

I'm That Girl by Jordan Chiles; Simone Biles (Foreword by)
The two-time Olympian gymnast delves into the challenges she faced.

#15

Melania by Melania Trump
The first lady describes her work as a fashion model, marriage to Donald Trump and time in the White House.