Picador

This graphic book features hilarious and entertaining histories behind everyday objects like paper clips, toothbrushes,…

This explores the paradox of desert lands and the truth of erosion, arguing that what is weathered, worn, and whittled…

Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde, the pioneers of neuromagic, have convinced some of the world’s top…

This book is a captivating exploration of our built environment, it delves into the profound impact of indoor spaces on…

This compact guide delves into the unique and mysterious aspects of the Mojave Desert, covering its myths, legends,…

This book chronicles the unlikely rise of a modern classic film. The Midnight Cowboy, despite its boundary-pushing…

This book is a deep dive into Scandinavian crime fiction and culture. For nearly four decades, Wendy Lesser relied on…

The 20th-anniversary edition of Manifesta, a groundbreaking feminist text, critically examines the current state of…

From noted feminist The Nation columnist, this book presents the simple position that abortion is not only moral right,…

This memoir explores the challenges and complexities of menopause, highlighting the societal stigma and silence…

This book delves into the corruption in post-Soviet Russia, focusing on Vladimir Putin. It explores how Putin’s Russia…

This book offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of ordinary Russians. Author and NPR correspondent Anne Garrels…

Explore the complex history of the human heart, once considered an enigmatic organ linked to emotions and the soul. It…

This book is a captivating exploration of the enigmatic numbers that reveal the essence of reality. For brilliant…

Virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier argues that we’re better off without social media. In his book, he offers…

This biography looks at the life of Edgar Allan Poe, highlighting his infatuation and feuds with science, while also…

We encounter author Emmanuel Carrère, a renowned writer, seeks solace in meditation. He embarks on a ten-day silent…

Legendary producer and performer Peter Asher, offers a personal, alphabetical journey through the music of the Beatles,…

Chronicling the history of the war in Palestine, from the 1800s through recent history, this book aims to shine a light…

A sweet and powerful writing memoir framed by stories of the dogs who have shared the author’s daily life and creative…

This explores the creation of written language through a journey across time and geography, exploring the mysteries of…

In Vibrate Higher, Talib Kweli writes his own life and his inexorable progression into music, and the many aspects of…

Need a pick-me-up book? This volume contains lighthearted stories to distract you, drift you away even for a little,…

As a graduate student, now doctor with a punny name, Megan Lowman was exploring Australian rainforests when she realized…

In a world where nature and technology have merged in unprecedented ways, traditional boundaries between the natural and…

This book celebrates black history and culture in America with insightful essays by critically acclaimed writer Jabari…

This book weaves a narrative that intertwines the souls of ten animals caught in the crosshairs of human conflicts over…

Author Jonathan C. Slaght, a fledgling birdwatcher, encountered a Blakiston’s fish owl in Primorye, Russia, a coastal…

A new perspective on Los Angeles, revealing it as a modern city-state. The city is not just a great city, but a…

An exploration of a post-human Earth, utilizing the expertise of various scientists and religious leaders. This reveals…