Blog Posts by Subject: Nonfiction

From stories of love within the American Prison System to the history of Los Angeles, and the science of sweat, these new nonfiction books span a wide range of topics guaranteed to open your world, or at least map your brain. 

Crochet is a great medium for showing off your personality through your creations. If your little one has a favorite character, why not bring them to life yourself? Our craft section is full of great pattern books that are easily adaptable.

Birds are all around us and these nonfiction titles below are a great start for young readers who would like to learn more about them.

Last month, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the fifth in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. February's topic was “Postcolonialism.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

Last month, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the fifth in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. February's topic was “City Planning.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

Looking for craft projects to try at home with kids? Here are two books with cardboard craft projects that we've tried out and reviewed for you along with some related books you can check out.

On November 23, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the third in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. November’s topic was “Knowledge.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

Reconnect with your family the old fashioned way this holiday season by sending them a card. Cards are a great way to express your creativity because there really is no right or wrong way to decorate them. Card-making is also a great way to keep kids entertained during a winter afternoon.

Crochet is a fun activity to do at home and easy enough for children to learn. Here are some suggested projects to pass time at home and to give to family and friends as homemade gifts.

Explore noteworthy adult novels, graphic novels, short stories, memoirs, and nonfiction written by Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans.

For centuries, women in science haven't received their due credit for the work they've done to further our understanding of the natural world. These books, for kids of all ages, are perfect for inspiring future zoologists, primatologists, biologists...or any other -ologists!

On September 30, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the first in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. September’s topic was “Work.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

These titles can help you talk to kids about the importance of hygiene and how to achieve it as well as learn about previous pandemics and other illnesses and diseases to help put COVID-19 and its challenges into historic perspective.

When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir by Esmeralda Santiago

The author's story begins in rural Puerto Rico, where her warring parents and seven siblings led a life of uproar, but one full of love and tenderness as well. Growing up, Esmeralda learned the proper way to eat a guava, the sound of the tree frogs in the mango groves at night, the taste of the delectable sausage called morcilla, and 

Delight someone at home with a real letter in their mailbox.

There are always new fad-diets and foodstuffs that come and go, so it’s a good thing to have a tried and true list of recipes you and your family can fall back on

Grab some pomade, fix your hair, and get ready to have a blast!

It combines some of my favorite things: true crime, drama, and over-the-top personalities.

From picture books to novels and cookbooks, take a look at patrons' favorite books to give as gifts.