The Most Anticipated Nonfiction of Fall 2024

Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

From the bestselling author of Sapiens and one of the foremost public intellectuals of our time comes Nexus: a timely journey through human history to understand how information has moved between people and societies, how that flow of information has shaped the world and ourselves, and what we can expect from a near future where the circulation of information is increasingly dominated by non-human intelligence.

The Message

The National Book Award winner and MacArthur "Genius" journeys to three sites of conflict in a probing exploration of how the stories we tell distort the realities and tragedies experienced on the ground. The book is a timely reminder of how human tragedies at the center of conflicts are so often concealed behind divisive rhetoric and national myth making.

We're Alone: Essays

MacArthur "Genius" and award-winning author Edwidge Danticat has touched millions of readers with her fiction and memoirs. Her new essay collection includes tributes to literary heros like Toni Morrison and Gabriel García Márquez, personal anecdotes that tap her experience as a Haitian immigrant, and reportage on the effects of hurricanes and political violence.

War

In War, the legendary two-time Pulitzer winner, Bob Woodward, offers an illuminating, behind-the-scenes account of the response to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza from inside the White House and the campaign trail. The Watergate reporter reveals the astonishing complexity of the diplomacy and negotiations at the heart of these conflicts and looks ahead to how the next administration may approach them.

On Freedom

As one of the most clear-eyed and influential commentators of our times, Timothy Snyder's previous works have been essential to understanding the roots of tyrannical authoritarianism and its revival around the world in recent years. In his latest release, the acclaimed historian embarks on a wide-ranging journey to uncover the philosophical, intellectual, and cultural roots and foundations of freedom and provides guidance so that this freedom can be preserved in these unsettling times.

Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

Life isn't just short, it's only 4,000 weeks long. In his previous book, Oliver Burkeman became famous for sharing a method for how to make the most of those 4000 weeks. Now, he's sharing a powerful framework for making that time not just efficient, but meaningful. He unpacks a philosophy of life he calls “imperfectionism,” to help us tackle challenges as they crop up in our daily lives: our finite time, the lure of distraction, the impossibility of doing anything perfectly.

The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life

Renowned sex expert Dr. Ruth passed away in July. She spent the last chapter of her career taking on one of the greatest public health crises of our time: the loneliness epidemic. Drawing on her own life experiences, Dr. Ruth provides creative and practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections.

Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World

The bestselling author of Other Minds traces the history of life on Earth, showing how we have been molded by our environments and how we have subsequently molded those same environments in turn. With climate change increasingly reshaping our environment in radical new ways, this book provides a long view portrait of life's history and offers insights into how we can meet the dire challenges of our age.

What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures

This timely collection of interdisciplinary essays brings together scholars, farmers, advocates, financiers, and more to produce a vision of the future where humanity and our environment can flourish together. For readers who have become overwhelmed by the deluge of negative news surrounding the climate crisis, this is the perfect hopeful antidote.

Reagan: His Life and Legend

The Washington Post columnist and former Pulitzer finalist returns with a biography of one of the most influential political figures of the last century. Tracing Reagan's journey from his childhood in rural Illinois, to his time as a local sportscaster in Iowa, to his journey to Hollywood, and most consequentially, his transition to politics – the book provides the definitive portrait of a figure who's impact on American politics reverberates to this day.