Nonfiction
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Addiction and Recovery – NEW 10/10
Poignant memoirs of those that have struggled with addiction and its effects.
Adventures in Dating – NEW 10/10
Dating can be a dangerous business. Take a look at the less-romantic side of relationships.
African-American Nonfiction – NEW 10/10
Read about the African-American experience in a variety of subjects.
The Animal-Human Connection – NEW 10/10
Read about some remarkable & interesting animals...and their humans.
Biographies About Famous Women – NEW 12/10
Take home the life stories of these extraordinary women.
Body Image: What is the Measure of a Woman – NEW 10/10
Explore the complexities of beauty, bodies and what makes a real woman.
Cabinet of Curiosities – NEW 10/10
From the curious folk of our families or those who travel with carnivals to the extremely curious things we do in the name of scientific research, open the door on this cabinet of curiosities.
Cat Lovers – NEW 12/10
Nonfiction about those loveable purring creatures.
Celebrate Our Freedoms – NEW 12/10
Acclaimed accounts of the American Revolution.
Celebrity Chefs & Chef Celebrities – NEW 2/11
Learn from the masters!
Cheaper Livin' – Updated 12/10
Great ideas on how to live on a shorter shoestring and save money.
Clean Books About Cleaning – NEW 10/10
Cleaning is an art in itself. These experts share hints that will have your home squeaky clean in no time.
Come Over to the Green Side
Green books to help you celebrate Earth Day with the Green Generation every day.
Current Popular Cookbooks
Recipes from some of today's most popular cookbooks. Whether you're into meat and potatoes, vegetarian/vegan feasts, or just festive desserts, there's something here that's sure to delight.
Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes – NEW 10/10
Being diabetic doesn't mean you have to eat boring food. There are lots of healthy and tasty recipes for those on a restricted diet.
Dog Lovers – NEW 12/10
What to do when you get a new puppy, how to train your dog, recipes for homemade treats, and memoirs written by dog owners about their beloved pets.
Food Memoirs – NEW 10/10
A life lived with food is a life well lived.
Food Network Favorites
Chefs from the Food Network share favorite recipes.
Freemasons – NEW 12/10
Learn about the myth and truth surrounding this historic fraternal organization.
A Garden of Nonfiction
As your garden blooms this summer read these titles about gardens, gardeners, plants and flowers.
Green Living and MORE Going Green – NEW 10/10
Get some ideas on how to green up your lifestyle.
If you Like Ann Rule... – Updated 08/09
Read more true crime thrillers.
I'm With the Band
Popular Nonfiction about Rock-n-Rollers, Blues Singers, and Other Wailers.
Irish Nonfiction – NEW 10/10
The Irish may be better known for their poetry and experimental novels, but they've also written some great nonfiction.
Knit One, Purl Two – NEW 12/10
For the experienced or beginning knitter, a selection of patterns to keep your hands busy.
Let's Play Ball – NEW 10/10
Nothing's more American than baseball. Learn more about our national sport.
Literary Cooking – NEW 10/10
Hit the kitchen with some of your favorite author / gourmands.
Native Americans – NEW 12/10
Selected readings on the indigenous peoples of the United States.
No, But I Saw the Movie
Nonfiction books that have been made into popular movies.
Nonfiction for Book Clubs – NEW 12/10
Looking for your book club's next selection? Check here for inspiration! Still stumped? Ask at your library about our book club kits.
Nonfiction That Reads Like Fiction – NEW 10/10
Sometimes the truth is indeed stranger than fiction, and just as much fun to read!
North Carolina Nonfiction – NEW 12/10
Take a peek at these nonfiction books about North Carolina – all written in 2010!
Nutty Nonfiction
From Dave Barry to David Sedaris, these authors will tickle your funnybone.
Oh, Grow Up!
From mild to wild, check out one of these memoirs of growing up.
Out To Sea – NEW 10/10
Longing for the ocean? Here are some books to tide you over.
Pirate Life – NEW 10/10
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Poetry That Reads Like Fiction
Don't like poetry? Think again! These works of poetry will enthrall you.
Political Humor – NEW 10/10
There's nothing funnier than politics, right?
Prison Stories – NEW 12/10
Life in prison and after it.
Pulitzer Prize – Biography
The Pulitzer in Biography or Autobiography is presented for a distinguished book in either category by an American author.
Pulitzer Prize – General Nonfiction
Distinguished nonfiction reading from the past decade.
Quirky Nonfiction
Books that feature unusual subjects or memorable characters.
Reader Go West – Updated 12/10
Nonfiction books about our wild past.
Required Reading – Updated 12/10
Recapture that academic spirit with this list of current and previous required reading titles for incoming freshmen at our area universities.
Southern Cooking – Updated 12/10
Hungry? Check out our Southern-style cookbooks!
Stonemasonry – NEW 12/10
Find out how to lay stone for stone walks, build stone walls, and tile your home or business using stone. Also get started reading about grave markers.
Travel Books for Book Clubs – NEW 12/10
Does your book club want to talk about distant lands? Check here first! Don't forget to ask at your library about our book club kits.
Travelogues About Living Abroad
Do you ever dream of cutting out for another land? Read the adventures of contemporary world travels who packed their bags and set out for new lives.
True Adventures – NEW 10/10
Stay on the edge of your seat with these remarkable true stories of life and death adventures.
True Crime – UPDATED 12/10
Get the inside scoop on these real life crimes.
World Travelers
Experience the thrills and annoyances of seeing the world through the words of those who have been there. Truth really is stranger than fiction!
World War II – NEW 10/10
Fascinated by this pivotal time in history? This reading list will get you started on your journey.