Non-fiction Hardcover:
1. “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service,” Dr. Anthony Fauci. A memoir by the doctor made famous during the COVID-19 pandemic and whose six-decade career in high-level public service has put him in the room with seven presidents.
2. “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War,” Erik Larson. The history of the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War.
3. “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon,” Kevin Fedarko. A deeply moving plea for the preservation of America’s greatest natural treasure.
4. “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” Doris Kearns Goodwin. At once a love letter to each other and the country, Goodwin recounts the process she and her husband took in reviewing their collection of memorabilia from the 1960s in the last years of her husband’s life.
5. “White Poverty: How Exposing Myths about Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy,” Rev. William J. Barber II. An examination of the legacy of historical and persisting myths about who is poor in America and why our understanding of this is crucial to democracy.
Non-fiction Paperback:
1. “My Friend Anne Frank: The Inspiring and Heartbreaking True Story of Best Friends Torn Apart and Reunited Against All Odds,” Hannah Pick-Goslar. A heart wrenching story of childhood and friendship during and after the Holocaust.
2. “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom,” Ilyon Woo. An in-depth portrait of antebellum America and a thrilling account of an enslaved couple’s escape to freedom.
3. “Solito,” Javier Zamora. Memoir of the poet’s harrowing journey at the age of nine through Guatemala and Mexico to join his parents in the U.S.
4. “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide,” Anthony Bourdain. A lifetime of experience is collected into an entertaining travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of Bourdain’s favorite places – in his own words.
5. “Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic,” Simon Winchester. A look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information, as well as how technology continues to change our lives and minds.
Children’s and Young Adult:
1. “Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder” (“Dog Man” #12), Dav Pilkey. Graphic Novel, Ages 8-12. Dog Man is exiled after a skunk sprays him and he must team up with Petey, who is reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man.
2. “Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing,” Amy Hest. Picture Book, Ages 4-8. An unhurried fishing trip, with blueberry scones in tow, introduces a father-son bear duo whose charming tale is sure to win the hearts of many.
3. “The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (#1),” Cassandra Calin. Graphic Novel, Ages 8-12. A story about change and acceptance inspired by the author’s own immigration experience.
4. “Boy-Crazy Stacey: A Graphic Novel” (“The Baby-Sitters Club” #7), Ann M. Martin. Graphic Novel, Ages 8-12. One of two babysitters falls for a lifeguard at the beach and her companion must pick up the extra slack.
5. “Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel” (#1), Dav Pilkey. Graphic Novel, Ages 8-12. From the creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants comes a series about baby frogs sharing their stories in their own illustrated comic club.
