New Nonfiction To Read in Fall 2026

Rachel Maddow leads a revelatory, rollicking trip through the history of the Justice Department, finding heroism and treachery in equal measure — and, in the end, a rescue effort for our battered democracy. In a moment beset with polarization and misinformation, Maddow’s voice shines in this blistering demand to do better — to rebuild the republic, and stronger this time.

Cook like a pro with this approachable collection of over 100 foolproof recipes for go-to, comforting dishes from chef and creator Tini Younger. Getting in the kitchen changed Tini’s life, so she’s passionate about helping home cooks gain their own confidence in the kitchen. Today We Are Cooking … will be your go-to resource for recipes that work every time.

A vibe — a special connection among people that creates a spark — is an engine of happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As social media forces face-to-face interaction behind digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI, and the world becomes more polarized, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of stopping. To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger, and longer bonds, #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness.

You too can Eat (Like) the Rich with over 75 damn near perfect (and perfectly decadent) recipes from chef and creator Olivia Tiedemann. In this cookbook, Olivia lays down her kitchen commandments, the lessons she’s learned from years working as a restaurant chef and private cook for high-end clients, and tells you everything from which tools you need to what high-quality ingredients and brands are non-negotiable.

Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles. In Swan Song, Charles Spencer provides the most intimate, loving, and honest portrait yet of his sister.

A profound exploration of the ache for quiet in a chaotic, noisy time of overstimulation and distraction — and the transformative effects of solitude, silence, and stillness — from the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.

A year-long guide to awareness, reflection, and personal growth with deep intention from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Time 100 Creator, meditator, and modern poet Yung Pueblo, one of today’s brightest lights in self-healing and compassion.

America Obscura, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Atlas Obscura, is a road trip into the hidden heart of America — a love letter to the strange, fantastic, and beautiful corners of the United States. Pack your bags and prepare to be delighted and disoriented, pulled out of the familiar, and dropped into the astonishing as you become re-enchanted with this endlessly curious and surprising country.

In her new book, Radical Surrender, Anna Lembke — Stanford professor, doctor, and New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, with over 1.5 million copies sold — offers readers inspiring stories and transformative tools for letting go in a world engineered for certainty and control. Science-based and deeply inspiring, Radical Surrender is the perfect book for anyone seeking stronger family and work relationships, more peace in their everyday existence, and a deeper connection with the natural world.

A paradigm-shattering exploration of how we fight and how we build healthy conflict, from the author of The Art of Gathering. In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish. The Art of Fighting is a vital primer to help all of us understand how to do that.

A celebration, in a pocket-sized format, of the joys and vital importance of children’s literature for adult readers, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Impossible Creatures.

With AI upending work and life, the bestselling authors of Smart Brevity offer a one-stop survival guide to dramatically improving your life, work, and happiness. Maximize success by simplifying every aspect of your life. Ruthlessly distill what really matters to you, then clear the space to focus on what you do best.

The trans handy ma’am is back … and this time she’s buying a house and taking her loyal audience along on the journey. With DIY projects and guides for renovating and maintaining every part of your new house, as well as with tips for weather-proofing and maintaining outdoor spaces like a deck or garden, Lost and Found will empower you to create your dream home. Mercury reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly, including all the emotional highs and lows when things break, emergencies arise, and the unexpected inevitably happens.

The powerful proven blueprint for confident conversations and meaningful connection, from the bestselling author of Cues and Captivate. If you’re ready to feel grounded instead of anxious, speak with authority without sounding rehearsed, and build relationships that elevate both your career and your personal life — this book will show you how.

A science-backed guide to reverse chronic symptoms and slow aging by restoring your body’s most powerful healing force: Your cells. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Will Cole show how supporting your body at the cellular level can boost your energy, mental clarity, and immune system. With practical protocols, personalized assessments, and powerful stories from patients and practitioners alike, Heal Your Cells offers a radical shift in how we understand health — and a step-by-step guide to rebuilding it at its root.

In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free. All the Way to the River is a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love — or to any other passion, substance, or craving — and who yearns, at long last, for liberation. Now in paperback!

From the creator of the massively popular System Sunday community with over two million followers comes a proven method for building systems that make modern life easier. The happiest and most successful people don’t have more willpower than you. They’ve learned a skill most of us were never taught: Building systems. This book is the missing manual.

The inventor behind the Leatherman multi-tool and founder of the beloved company presents his inspiring personal story as a practical how-to guide for entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives of all kinds who want to pursue their own big ideas.

An intimate, beautiful collection of more than two hundred never-before-collected photos of the Beatles at work and at play — many published for the first time — taken by their lead guitarist, George Harrison. The candid, unguarded photos, brimming with Harrison’s wit, intelligence, and penchant for experimentation (he was enamored with selfies, long before the iPhone), and snapped in those rare moments out of the spotlight offer a remarkable, inside look at the human being behind the Beatles, trying to hold onto themselves — and enjoy themselves — while standing at the center of the storm.

To understand why so many people die by the gun, we must first understand how so many people live by the gun. From an award-winning scholar of the political right comes an immersive and revelatory journey through the world of gun schools and the curriculum of fear they teach. Page-turning and paradigm-shifting, Basic Pistol shows that if there’s any hope of reining in gun violence, it must start with the people who carry the guns.

From Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer, and New York Times bestselling author Andy Cohen comes a gorgeously illustrated, behind-the-scenes look back at 20 years of Bravo reunions and headline-making moments, featuring hilarious recollections and 600+ photos from Andy’s personal archive.

The legendary actor behind Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Reading Rainbow shares never-before-told stories from a life that has shaped generations — told at last on his own terms. Generous, deeply moving, and illustrated with personal family photos, Take My Word for It is a courageous self-portrait of an iconic artist.

Around the clock recipes, from “the most important chef in America” (San Francisco Chronicle), the visionary behind Tatiana, the New York Times #1 Restaurant in New York City. In All Hours, Chef Kwame Onwuachi shares the bold, craveable recipes that keep him going, 24/7, so that everyone can get a taste of his home cooking (even when you can’t get a table at one of his red-hot restaurants).

The long-awaited book from SingleThread, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant, farm, and inn leading a global conversation about seasonality, locality, and sustainability in fine dining. With stunning photography and intricate illustrations, the book offers a tour of the farm and restaurant while also delving into the team’s unique agricultural methods, the techniques and recipes used in the SingleThread kitchen, the way the farm and kitchen teams coordinate on a daily basis, their philosophy of hospitality, the importance of their relationships with other producers and artisans — and the unique love story that started with two teenagers at a punk show and grew into the partnership that made all of this possible in the first place.

Come here. For the first time ever, social media’s “man in the mirror” Jordan Howlett invites you beyond the screen and into a life shaped by food. Featuring 40 stories and 40 recipes, this cookbook-memoir shares the side of Jordan that only those closest to him know and love. He reflects on his childhood, his successes and failures, what it’s really like having a career in social media, and how sometimes Plan B can turn out better than Plan A.

A bold indictment of America’s chronic obsession with creativity and innovation, tracing how these beloved ideas came to dominate our political and economic conversation while serving to mask inequality and protect elite interests.

August Lamm wasted her youth on the internet. In her late twenties, burnt out as a social media influencer, she sold her smartphone and switched to a dumb phone. Immediately, her mental health improved, her attention span increased, and her curiosity returned. Since then, she has made it her mission to help others do the same. In this revelatory manifesto, Lamm gives you the courage and confidence to ditch your smartphone once and for all.

From the bestselling, iconic author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil comes an irreverent and essential style guide — from boxers to button downs, turtlenecks to tuxedos. A wildly entertaining ride through men’s style and its place in our collective imagination, Class Act makes a strong case that taste and wit will never go out of fashion.

When travel writer Peter John Watson boards a ship bound for Antarctica, he has no idea how deeply life at the end of the world will change him. Between long shifts counting penguin chicks, welcoming passing cruise ships, and sorting mail, he discovers a whimsical world where climate science, storied heritage, and captivating wildlife converge in one of the most inhospitable places on earth. Counting Penguins is a tender meditation on isolation and hope — a reminder that even in the coldest corners, small acts of care can ripple far and wide.

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough? With biblical wisdom and restorative insights, discover what truly matters in this bold, action-oriented devotional to move toward a life fueled by purpose, faith, and action.

The first major insider account of the high-stakes negotiations to free the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 — written in gripping detail by the American mediator who was in the room through it all. A gripping account of diplomacy under fire, Brink takes readers from the Oval Office to the seats of power in the Middle East and offers a remarkable look inside a crisis that reshaped the world, the consequences of which are still unfolding today.

A blueprint for driving business success and creating wealth by relentlessly building your winner’s circle — the five people who will vouch for you in rooms you’re not in — from the New York Times bestselling authors of You Deserve to Be Rich and founders of the explosively popular Earn Your Leisure media platform. Empires, communities, and relationships don’t happen by accident. They’re built — intentionally, consistently, and strategically. This book shows you how.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Franchise comes the little-known story of the pioneering Black women artists and activists who were seen, but barely heard, at the 1963 March on Washington. How the Bright Path Grows is a scintillating group biography, rendering the lives of 13 Black women visionaries — some famous, others soon to be — in novelistic detail and like never seen before.

A “gripping” (The Washington Post) work of history and reportage that unveils the stranger-than-fiction world of multilevel marketing: A massive money-making scam and radical political conspiracy that has remade American society.