Nonfiction Reads You’ll Love

By Jamie Huang | May 4 2026 | Adult

Are your readers looking for their next nonfiction read? Look no further. From inspiring and motivational reads to personal and unforgettable accounts, our nonfiction picks will captivate your readers and cultivate meaningful discussions among them. Explore our 5 picks below.

Right Thing, Right Now
Right Thing, Right Now
Ryan Holiday
9780593191712
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what’s right – even when it isn’t easy
$28.00 US
Jun 11, 2024
Hardcover
368 Pages
Portfolio
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Sonny Boy
Sonny Boy
Al Pacino
9780593655115
From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full
$35.00 US
Oct 15, 2024
Hardcover
384 Pages
Penguin Press
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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When We See You Again
When We See You Again
Rachel Goldberg-Polin
9798217198009
A searing portrait of a mother’s grief and strength in the wake of unthinkable tragedy.
$30.00 US
Apr 21, 2026
Hardcover
288 Pages
Random House
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Nobody's Girl
Nobody's Girl
Virginia Roberts Giuffre
9780593493120
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell “Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . . Important [and] courageous.” —The Guardian
$35.00 US
Oct 21, 2025
Hardcover
400 Pages
Knopf
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Strong Ground
Strong Ground
Brené Brown
9781984855749
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep and bluster, hubris, and even cruelty are increasingly framed as acceptable leadership, Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline, and accountability.
$32.00 US
Sep 23, 2025
Hardcover
448 Pages
Random House
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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