non fiction

How little things can make a big difference—exploring the science of why some ideas, trends, and behaviors spread like viruses.

Rules for focused success in a distracted world—how to cultivate the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks.

The remarkable true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who returned to competitive surfing just weeks after losing her arm in a shark attack.

A no-nonsense guide to taming anxiety and taking control of your worries, using logic, humor, and practical strategies.

Why do some ideas go viral while others fade away? A Wharton professor reveals the six principles that make things catch on.

A journalist quits her job to travel the world before her mother's Alzheimer's steals all her memories, discovering strength she never knew she had.

Discover your unique organizing style based on your personality type and finally create systems that actually work for you.

A practical workbook-style guide to decluttering your home room by room, with actionable challenges and exercises for lasting change.

A short meditation on sufficiency and the power of recognizing when we have enough in our lives, work, and possessions.

A guide to finding contentment and abundance through intentional living, focusing on gratitude and recognizing that what you have is already enough.

A psychotherapist's guide to developing mental strength by identifying and avoiding the thirteen destructive habits that hold people back.

The true story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved over a thousand Jewish lives during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories.

A practical guide to understanding the emotional roots of clutter and developing sustainable strategies for creating a simpler, more intentional home.

A travel writer retraces Hiram Bingham's historic journey through Peru, combining adventure narrative with the fascinating history of the 'discovery' of Machu Picchu.

A thought-provoking exploration of the modern food chain, tracing four meals from their origins to the table while examining America's relationship with food.

A gripping true story of the last American evacuation from Can Tho, Vietnam, as the city fell to the Viet Cong in 1975.

A fascinating exploration of how four plants - apples, tulips, marijuana, and potatoes - have shaped human history as much as we've shaped them.

The inspiring memoir of Heather 'Anish' Anderson's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike and her journey to find herself in the wilderness.

Colin O'Brady's gripping account of his solo, unsupported, and unassisted crossing of Antarctica - a feat many thought impossible.

An art historian teaches how studying art can improve observation, analysis, and communication skills, with applications for business, medicine, law enforcement, and everyday life.

John C. Maxwell explores eleven types of thinking that successful people use, offering strategies for developing better mental habits and decision-making skills.

John C. Maxwell shares twelve daily practices that can help readers make the most of each day and build a more successful, intentional life.

The harrowing true story of two climbers in the Peruvian Andes, a catastrophic accident, an impossible decision, and one man's extraordinary fight to survive against all odds.

An anthropologist examines how job seeking has transformed in the modern economy, exploring the new rules, rituals, and frustrations of finding employment today.

The true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandoned everything to live in the Alaskan wilderness, and the tragic end of his journey into the wild.

Gregg Olsen's devastating true crime account of the Knotek sisters and their mother's horrifying abuse and murders. Difficult but important reading about survival, sisterhood, and finally breaking silence. Expertly researched and sensitively handled despite disturbing content.

Mollie Player's memoir-meets-guide about her family's experiment living with minimal possessions for a year. Personal narrative about discovering what's truly essential through radical decluttering. Engaging storytelling but limited practical application.

Chloe White's minimalism guide about simplifying life to achieve more with fewer possessions and commitments. Practical advice on decluttering, time management, and intentional living. Familiar minimalism territory without much innovation.

A profound memoir by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi, written as he faced terminal lung cancer at age 36. An extraordinary meditation on life, death, meaning, and what makes life worth living when facing mortality. A modern classic of the genre.

Legendary climber Anatoli Boukreev's firsthand account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, offering a different perspective on the tragedy that claimed eight lives and sparked intense debate about high-altitude mountaineering ethics and decision-making.

A renowned Stanford psychologist examines how racial bias works in the brain and society, drawing on decades of research to reveal how unconscious bias shapes our perceptions and actions in profound ways.

A powerful memoir of growing up in a remote Kentucky holler in 1980s Appalachia, surviving an alcoholic father's violence, falling into her own cycles of abuse, and ultimately finding escape through education at Berea College and beyond.

The true story of the secret World War II operations between Shetland and Norway. A gripping account of courage, danger, and resistance during the Nazi occupation.

A compelling philosophy for technology use in the modern age, arguing for a minimalist approach to digital tools. Cal Newport makes the case for being highly intentional about which technologies you allow into your life and how you use them.

The riveting story of Alex Honnold's historic free solo climb of El Capitan's 3,000-foot Dawn Wall, and the obsessive pursuit of perfection in one of the most dangerous athletic achievements ever attempted.

The extraordinary true story of Jan Baalsrud, a Norwegian commando who survived alone in the Arctic wilderness for months after a failed sabotage mission during World War II.

A thoughtful exploration of the emotional and psychological aspects of clutter. Richardson goes beyond simple organizing tips to examine what our possessions reveal about our inner lives and relationships.

A motivational self-help book that encourages women to stop believing lies about themselves and start living authentically. Rachel Hollis shares personal stories and practical advice for overcoming self-doubt.