New Non-Fiction

Five vintage law books with diverse spines on a wooden shelf.

Stacked books form the cover of "The CIA Book Club" by Charlie English, about forbidden literature in the Cold War.

The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature by Charles English

For nearly five decades after the Second World War, the Iron Curtain divided Europe, forming the longest and most heavily guarded border on earth. No…

The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen: A Culinary Homage to Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms by Chad Hyatt

Whether you get your mushrooms from the supermarket or straight from the forest floor, The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen will help you make the most of…

Cover of "Waterborne" by Dan Rubinstein; a paddleboarding journey.

Water Borne: A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage by Dan Rubinstein

In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddleboard and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal…

Book cover: "ON MUSCLE" by Bonnie Tsui. Features an abstract illustration of a person in blue and text about muscle's importance.

On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters by Bonnie Tsui

In On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui brings her signature blend of science, culture, immersive reporting, and personal narrative to examine not just what muscles…

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