Lists and Suggestions
List: New Nonfiction for May 2022
Love & justice : a journey of empowerment, activism, and embracing Black beauty
Ky, Laetitia, 1996- author.
"The personal story in words and photos of artist and activist Laetitia Ky, known for sculptin... More
Frida A to Z : the life of an icon from activism to Zapotec
Bailey, Nadia, author.
"An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the artistic phenomenon that is ... More
Mindful new mom : meditation, yoga, visualization, natural remedies, nutrition : a mind-body approach to the highs and lows of motherhood
Boyd, Caroline, Dr, author.
"From birth to your baby's first steps, this soothing book will support you to open your ... More
Probably this housewarming : a guide to creating a home you adore
Ciolino, Beau, author.
"From the powerhouse couple behind the blog Probably This and #YourGayUncles, a comprehensive ... More
Fat, crazy, & tired : tales from the trenches of transformation
Lathan, Van, Jr., author.
"When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, many Americans coped with the impending crisis the only... More
From the hood to the holler : a story of separate worlds, shared dreams, and the fight for America's future
Booker, Charles, 1984- author.
"Kentucky state representative Charles Booker tells the improbable story of his journey from o... More
Damn Lucky : one man's courage during the bloodiest military campaign in aviation history
Maurer, Kevin, author.
"The incredible true story of John "Lucky" Luckadoo, who survived 25 missions as a B... More
Good dogs of service : true stories of honor, courage and devotion
Cobb, Lynn, photographer.
"You've seen them, walking with purpose through crowded concourses, waiting alertly at cu... More
Automania
Kinchin, Juliet, author, curator.
Drawing on the wealth of automobile-related design, art and architecture in the collection of the M... More
The big book of tarot meanings : the beginner's guide to reading the cards
Magdaleno, Sam, author.
"The Big Book of Tarot Meanings is a comprehensive guide to tarot card meanings for every cate... More
Burn the page : a true story of torching doubts, blazing trails, and igniting change
Roem, Danica, author.
"An inspirational memoir-meets-manifesto by Danica Roem, the nation’s first openly trans per... More
Jill : a biography of the First Lady
Pace, Julie, author.
The Washington Bureau Chief for The Associated Press examines the life of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden... More
High hopes
Garrigan, Steve, 1988- author.
"Lead singer of the hugely successful Irish rock band Kodaline, Steve Garrigan plays to thousa... More
Still just a geek : an annotated memoir
Wheaton, Wil, author.
The celebrated actor, personality, and all-around nerd revisits his 2004 collection of insightful a... More
Off with my head : the definitive basic b*tch handbook to surviving rock bottom
Schroeder, Stassi, author.
"The New York Times bestselling author of Next Level Basic and fan-favorite alumna of Bravo... More
Things to look forward to : 52 large and small joys for today and every day
Blackall, Sophie, author.
"Everyone needs things to look forward to-big things and small things, on good days and on bad... More
Faith Ringgold : American people
Ringgold, Faith, artist.
Faith Ringgold is a critically acclaimed American artist whose unique methods of visual storytellin... More
37 words : Title IX and fifty years of fighting sex discrimination
Boschert, Sherry, author.
"By prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education, the 1972 legislation popular... More
The modern proper : simple dinners for every day
Erickson, Holly (Chef), author.
The creators of the popular website The Modern Proper show home cooks how to reinvent what proper m... More
Half baked harvest every day : recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals
Gerard, Tieghan, author.
"125 all-new, soul-satisfying, easy recipes with a healthy spin from the New York Times bestse... More
Trigger points : inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America
Follman, Mark, author.
"It's time to go beyond all the thoughts and prayers, misguided blame on mental illness, ... More
Illogical : saying yes to a life without limits
Acho, Emmanuel, author.
"From the New York Times bestselling author of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, a... More
Imaginable : how to see the future coming and feel ready for anything--even things that seem impossible today
McGonigal, Jane, author.
"The COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most disruptive events in human history, has made it more c... More
Pleading out : how plea bargaining creates a permanent criminal class
Canon, Dan, author.
"Law professor and civil rights lawyer Dan Canon argues that an astounding 97 percent of cases... More