NON-FICTION
1
Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash
Timothy Caulfield. A health science expert examines the grip celebrities have on our health.
2
The Cure For Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages About Health, Fitness, and Happiness
Timothy Caulfield. An attempt to rescue good science regarding health.
3
Could it Happen Here? Canada in the Age of Trump and Brexit
Michael Adams. Drawing on social research to show whether Canada is at risk of populist forces.
4
Packing my Library
Alberto Manguel. The author illuminates the art of reading and affirms the vital role of public libraries.
5
The Chocolate Pilgrim
Marie Maccagno. A woman’s commitment to walk the Camino de Santiago and eat chocolate in her journey of self-discovery.
6
Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks
Dale Leckie. Geologist guides readers through one of Canada’s most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks.
7
Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World.
Timothy Ferriss. From iconic entrepreneurs to elite athletes, artists to billionaire investors, short profiles help answer life’s questions.
8
Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right
Arlie Russell Hochschild. Understanding the disenfranchised American right.
9
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions
Johann Hari. Uncovering the nine real causes of depression and anxiety led Hari to scientists discovering very different solutions that work.
10
The Ends of the World
Peter Brannen. A wild ride through the planet’s five mass extinctions, offering a glimpse into our potentially dangerous future.