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Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there's something for everyone

New nonfiction releases cover puzzles, art, sports, cooking, wildlife, and culture, with award-winning journalism and personal stories for diverse holiday interests.

  • For holiday shoppers, the Associated Press gift guide says there’s likely a nonfiction title to suit just about anybody, including the new Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess book.
  • Led by notable editors and artists, Joel Fagliano, lead Times puzzle editor, produced a stylish hardcover featuring Wordle, Connections and Spelling Bee puzzles, while Derrick Adams compiled a monograph with 150 works.
  • Yosemite Wildlife: The Wonder of Animal Life in California's Sierra Nevada includes more than 300 photos and covers 150-plus species, spotlighting the park's animals.
  • Readers will find titles that promise joy, leisure and resilience, with Stephen Curry’s Shot Ready inspiring beyond basketball and David Burtka’s Both Sides of the Glass pairing recipes with Neil Patrick Harris’s commentary.
  • Gary He, author and photographer of McAtlas: A Global Guide to the Golden Arches, earned two 2025 James Beard awards for his country-by-country study of McDonald’s.
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Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there's something for everyone

Looking for the perfect book gift? Reach for nonfiction and take advantage of variety. For art lovers, Derrick Adams' monograph showcases 150 works exploring Black American culture.

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