By Dan Harris

The Nightline anchor, who had a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, takes readers on a rollicking ride through the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news during which he discovered a way to get happier that is truly achievable.

By Pamela Paul
Recommended By Jackie, Head of Readers' Services

The editor of The New York Times Book Review takes a look at life before the internet and how many of the fundamental human experiences we need have disappeared and how nearly every aspect of modern life has been changed.

By Jordan B. Peterson

A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever–changing world.

By Charles Mann
Recommended By Brenda Cherry, Reference Librarian

“From the author of 1491—the best-selling study of the pre-Columbian Americas—a deeply engaging new history of the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. … (From the Publisher).”

By Bruce Goldfarb

An account of the life of the woman best known for creating the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death dioramas describes her transition from a wealthy socialite to a leader in modern forensics whose methods are still used today.

By Gary Chapman
Recommended By Ralph Guiteau, Readers' Services Librarian, Lisa H., Readers' Services Librarian

Outlines five expressions of love—quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch—and explains how to identify and communicate effectively in a spouse's "love language."

By Steve Harvey
Recommended By Alisa Fogel, Librarian-Programming

“Counsels women on understanding the mindset of a man when it comes to relationships, covering topics such as cheating, sex, age, family, money, respect, and commitment (From the Publisher).”

Became the movie: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.

By Ernest Freeberg

A history of the culture of invention as epitomized by Thomas Edison demonstrates how America's lead in the electric light revolution of the late-nineteenth century transformed the country.

By Anthony Everitt
Recommended By Ralph Guiteau, Readers' Services Librarian

A reconstruction of the life of the ancient Greek conqueror highlights his contradictory depictions throughout history, placing his achievements against a backdrop of his own historical time to discuss his growing empire, respect for regional traditions and mysterious death.

By Harold Goldberg

Through the stories of gaming's greatest innovations and most beloved creations, journalist Harold Goldberg captures the creativity, controversy - and passion - behind the videogame's meteoric rise to the top of the pop-culture pantheon.

By Lloyd Bonfield

This book, suitable as a primer for foreign LLM’s or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system and its structure and its methodology.

By John Green
Recommended By Sonia Grgas, Reference Librarian

John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu - on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection that includes both beloved essays and all-new pieces exclusive to the book.

By Stefan Kiesbye

Provides essays with varying opinions on social networking sites, discussing their effects on social skills, connection with bullying, and potential use by stalkers and sexual predators.

By Paddy S. Welles

A professional psychologist offers a personal guide to forming loving, lasting relationships with the people closest to us, with a practical program of professional therapy and reflection exercises that touches on such subjects as love and sex, the requirements for building lasting love, how to end unhealthy involvements, and more.

By Joe Jackson

Traces the early 20th-century competition to secure the title of first aviator to cross the Atlantic, documenting the contributions of Charles Lindbergh and his rivals while chronicling the dramatic final five weeks of the race.

By James Clear

A leading expert on habit formation reveals practical strategies to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

By Earl Swift

Follows auto mechanic Tommy Arney as he painstakingly attempts to restore a classic 1957 Chevy to its former glory, all while financial ruin, government bureaucrats and the FBI close in on him.

By John Bartlett

A new edition of the classic reference, first published in 1855, features more than twenty thousand quotations, representing some 2,500 authors.

By Qian Julie Wang
Recommended By Lisa H., Readers' Services Librarian, Audrey Honigman, Library Clerk

This memoir from a Chinese woman who arrived in New York City at age 7 examines how her family lived in poverty out of fear of being discovered as undocumented immigrants and how she was able to find success.

By Katherine Boo
Recommended By Neela Vass, Head of Acquisitions
With Lisa Jones, Readers' Services Librarian

Tuesday, April 9, 2013.  7:30 PM.

Winner of the 2012 National Book Award for Non-Fiction
“Profiles everyday life in the settlement of Annawadi as experienced by a Muslim teen, an ambitious rural mother, and a young scrap metal thief, illuminating how their efforts to build better lives are challenged by religious, caste, and economic tensions (From the Publisher).”

By Gretchen Craft Rubin

Presents the information about habit formation, along with strategies for breaking habits that are counterproductive and for forming good habits that enhance the quality of life and help in the attainment of life goals.

By Elizabeth Gilbert

Shares the author’s wisdom and thoughts on creativity, offering insight into inspiration and discussing the attitudes, approaches, and habits needed to live a creative life.

By Charlamagne Tha God

An instant New York Times bestseller! Charlamagne Tha God—the self–proclaimed “Prince of Pissing People Off,” cohost of Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, and “the most important voice in hip-hop”—shares his eight principles for unlocking your God–given privilege.

By Mary Oliver
Recommended By Sonia Grgas, Reference Librarian

Presents a collection of poems that reflects the author’s signature imagery-based language and her observations of the unaffected beauty of nature.

By Steven Nadler

A vivid story of incendiary ideas and vicious backlash, A Book Forged in Hell will interest anyone who is curious about the origin of some of our most cherished modern beliefs.

By Nancy Pearl

The well known librarian lists and describes books she would recommend, with entries devoted (just to name a few examples) to books written by women named Alice, Cold War spy fiction, American history nonfiction, King Arthur, New York, and Zen Buddhism.  

By Helen Andrews

In Boomers, essayist Helen Andrews addresses the Boomer legacy with scrupulous fairness and biting wit.

By Laurie Woolever
Recommended By Stacey Mencher, Technology and Applications Manager

The closest friends and colleagues of the late travel and food writer share their memories of his incredible life, from his early years in New York, his best–selling memoir Kitchen Confidential and emergence as a TV star.

By Ron Howard & Clint Howard
Recommended By Sonia Grgas, Reference Librarian

By turns confessional, nostalgic, heartwarming and harrowing, the award-winning filmmaker and his brother, an audience-favorite actor, share their unusual family story of navigating and surviving life as sibling child actors.

By Cheryl Strayed
Recommended By Stacey Mencher, Technology and Applications Manager

A collection of quotes from the columnist and author captures her wisdom, courage, honesty, spirit, and outspoken humor.

By David R. Koepsell

The hit television drama Breaking Bad is discussed by professional thinkers who compare the major themes of the show with philosophical concepts and answer questions about injustice, retaliation and the potential of everyone to become a ruthless criminal.

By Robert Ebert Byrnes

In parallel narratives, two attorneys share their individual experiences, observations, and adventures of life in two of the nation’s top law schools, in a revisionist portrait of the American legal profession.

By Ronan Farrow

Both a spy thriller and a meticulous work of investigative journalism, Catch and Kill breaks devastating new stories about the rampant abuse of power and sheds far-reaching light on investigations that shook our culture.

By George Brescia

A leading style expert outlines a method for "conscious dressing" that explains how to pursue daily goals by using one's wardrobe choices to promote self-confidence and reflect how one wants to be perceived.

By Andrew Roberts

Draws on extensive new materials, from private letters to transcripts of war cabinet meetings, to present a portrait of the iconic war leader that discusses Churchill's motivations and unwavering faith in the British Empire.

By Simon Singh

A look at the world of codes includes a history of how they have affected the world, from the World Wars to the death of Mary, Queen of Scots, and also looks at what the future holds for the field of cryptography.

By Liza Mundy

Documents the pivotal contributions of more than 10,000 American women who served as codebreakers during World War II, detailing how their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives and enabled their subsequent careers, in an account that also reveals the strict practice of secrecy that nearly erased their efforts from history.

By Melody Beattie

The companion volume to Melody Beattie's Codependent No More provides exercises to help readers learn how to handle their emotions and stop getting caught up in other people's problems.

By Fred B. Wrixon

Covert communications have won or lost wars, exposed political intrigue, disguised secret religions and societies, and secured financial transactions.

By Vin T. Sparano

A comprehensive encyclopedia for surviving the outdoor world. Includes reference on outdoor sports like boating, archery, kayaking, etc. as well as valuable skills such as fishing, hunting, and first aid.

By Michael S. Sweeney

Provides survival information from the American Red Cross, U.S. Army, Boy Scouts of America, and the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Covers preparation, shelter, food, water, fire, navigation, signaling, hazards and first aid in various environments.

By Susan Allison

Author Susan Allison, a survivor of the divorce process and a clinical hypnotherapist, offers advice that motivates you to view divorce not as a failure but as a transitional time when both partners can embrace the new direction their lives are taking.

By Eric Hollander

Citing social anxiety disorder as the third most common psychiatric illness in the United States, a guide for sufferers discussed the nature of the disorder, the latest research into its psychological effects and links to depression, and the range of available treatments.

By John Cleese
Recommended By Stacey Mencher, Technology and Applications Manager

The Monty Python comic master shares lighthearted advice on how anyone can learn the skill of creativity, drawing on whimsical personal experience to explain how to get into the right frame of mind, develop worthwhile ideas and overcome blocks.

By Michelle Zauner
Recommended By Jackie, Head of Readers' Services, Audrey Honigman, Library Clerk, Lisa H., Readers' Services Librarian

The Japanese Breakfast indie pop star presents a full–length account of her viral New Yorker essay to share poignant reflections on her experiences of growing up Korean–American, becoming a professional musician and caring for her terminally ill mother.

By Emily Schuman
Recommended By Stacey Mencher, Technology and Applications Manager

A popular lifestyle blogger presents advice on such topics as fashionable home decor, cooking, beauty tips, and party planning, organized according to the season.

By Sarah Rose
Recommended By Brenda Cherry, Reference Librarian, Brenda Cherry, Reference Librarian

The dramatic, inspiring story of the extraordinary women recruited by Britain's elite spy agency to sabotage the Nazis, shore up the Resistance, and pave the way for Allied victory in World War II.

By R.W.B. Lewis

A biography of the great medieval Italian poet and historian examines his life from his youth in Florence to his creation of The Divine Comedy, his masterful allegorical poem of redemption and self-discovery.

By Dan Brown
Recommended By Stacey Mencher, Technology and Applications Manager

A former National Security Agency programmer threatens to release a mathematical formula that will allow organized crime and terrorism to skyrocket, unless the code-breaking computer that is used to keep them in check but that violates civil rights is exposed to the public.

By Cal Newport
Recommended By Ralph Guiteau, Readers' Services Librarian

Argues that the world urgently needs a reduction of personal online time as part of a healthy lifestyle choice and offers a thirty-day digital declutter process that helps people feel less overwhelmed and more in control.