Newly arrived non-fiction titles
New titles from our nonfiction collection to entertain, enlighten and educate. Enjoy!
Never not working - Malissa Clark
Dr. Malissa Clark challenges the hustle culture narrative so prevalent in American work culture, by providing a comprehensive, research-backed look at the psychology of workaholism. Contrary to the idea that workaholics are just high achievers, Clark defines workaholism as a compulsion, working not necessarily for the love of the job, but because of an internal pressure that makes it impossible to switch off. Clark offers not just ways to identify this in yourself, but a road map to a better work/life balance.
The Nazi rich list - Julian Flanders
A chilling investigation into the industrialists and corporations that fuelled the Nazi war machine including brands such as Porsche, BMW and Mercedes plus banks and foreign investors, who built vast fortunes upon the misery of the Holocaust. The author shows how companies not only supported the regime but actively utilised slave labour from concentration camps to maintain production and who saw the rise of the Nazis as a lucrative opportunity to grow and seize businesses from Jewish owners. A fascinating insight into a dark period of history and a warning sign for our current world.
The traitors circle - Jonathan Freedland
A narrative history of a secret resistance network within Nazi Germany which centres on the Solf Circle, a group of high-society Berliners including diplomats, countesses, and intellectuals, who met in secret to plot the downfall of Adolf Hitler and help Jews escape the Holocaust. Famously betrayed by a spy during a tea party in 1943, leading to the Gestapo's brutal crackdown, Freedland uses his skills as a journalist to reconstruct their lives, their immense courage, and the devastating show trials that followed their arrest.
The mirror of Great Britain - Clare Jackson
Wolfson Prize-winning historian Clare Jackson provides a major reappraisal of James I & VI, the monarch who first united the crowns of Scotland, England, and Ireland. Moving away from the "wisest fool in Christendom" stereotype, Jackson presents a nuanced portrait of a highly intellectual, deeply traumatized, and politically savvy ruler, focusing on his own writings and correspondence. The monarch comes across as a survivor who navigated a childhood of assassinations and kidnappings to become a surprisingly stable and humanist ruler.
In this candid memoir, Lionel Richie reflects on his journey from a painfully shy boy in Tuskegee, Alabama, to a global superstar. A love letter to his roots and the power of resilience, Richie moves beyond the easy listening persona to discuss his struggles with anxiety, undiagnosed ADHD, and the personal cost of his massive fame. He also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Civil Rights movement's influence on his youth and the internal tensions within The Commodores.
Nobody's girl - Virginia Roberts Giuffre
The memoir is a harrowing exposé of how a young girl working as a locker room attendant at Mar-a-Lago was groomed and eventually trafficked to global elites by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Beyond the headlines involving royals, politicians and the rich and powerful, the book provides a psychological map of how institutional failures and extreme power imbalances allow such industrial-scale abuse to thrive.
The new geography of innovation - Mehran Gul
Gul, a former World Economic Forum lead offers a comprehensive travelogue of the shifting global tech landscape, investigating whether Silicon Valley’s half-century monopoly on high-value "unicorn" companies is finally breaking. Gul maps the rise of new technological hubs across eight countries, showing that the successful formulas of Silicon Valley are being successfully replicated in diverse locations from Europe to South East Asia and beyond.
Every screen on the planet - Emily Baker-White
Investigative journalist Baker-White traces TikTok’s evolution from an app factory in China to the global cultural hegemon it is today. She identifies the For You page as the world’s most effective attention algorithm, a tool that doesn't just reflect culture but actively structures it. The narrative culminates in the high-stakes war between Washington and Beijing, detailing the 2025 miraculous escape where TikTok avoided a total U.S. ban but remained under the heavy influence of political strongmen.
The art of batting - Jarrod Kimber
Less a technical manual on the art of batting, and more a cultural biography of the crease, Kimber tracks how batting evolved from a survivalist struggle into a high-speed, data-driven spectacle. By blending history with modern physics, Kimber celebrates the unorthodox innovators who broke traditional moulds, creating a witty, insightful look at how the battle between ball and blade is ultimately won through mental adaptability and constant reinvention. A must for all lovers of the great game.
