Notable non-fiction releases from February 2026, covering history, politics, memoir, and cultural critique.
Jon Meacham · 2018
A historical analysis uniting centuries of American voices to understand national debates and divisions.
Ibram X. Kendi · 2016
Charts the rise of 'great replacement theory' from the margins to a dominant political ideology.
Joshua Bennett · 2026
A memoir and research hybrid examining the lived realities of Black prodigies.
Gisèle Pelicot · 2026
A woman’s account of waiving anonymity to fight in court against her husband and others for drugging and sexually assaulting her.
A posthumous collection of lectures analyzing essential American literary voices.
Michael Pollan · 2026
A panoptic exploration of consciousness—what it is, who has it, and why.
Keza MacDonald · 2026
A deep dive into the history of Nintendo and its impact on gaming culture.
Mark Haddon · 2026
A memoir exploring the author’s life as an artist and his journey to create a home for himself.
Polly Atkin · 2024
A memoir centered on a clutch of tawny owlets and the lessons they offer about life.
Allison M. Alford · 2026
A guide to transforming guilt, anxiety, and anger into compassion and confidence.