As winter has seemingly arrived and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect season to retreat indoors with a good book. With the new fiscal year well underway, the Peter White Public Library is seeing an exciting influx of fresh nonfiction titles. These books offer new perspectives, deep dives into timely topics, and plenty of reading material for long evenings inside. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or simply a quiet escape, there’s something waiting for you on our shelves. So bundle up, stay warm, and discover what’s new in nonfiction this winter.

“Night People: How To Be A DJ in ’90s New York City” by Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson, the musical genius behind such hits as “Uptown Funk” and “Valerie”, as well as the Academy Award winning score of the mega-hit movie Barbie recounts his wild upbringing as a club DJ in New York City in the 1990s. Follow along with Ronson as he develops his technical prowess as a DJ while he tracks down obscure club tracks. This is a must read for any fans of ’90s hip hop culture.

“Cudi: The Memoir” by Scott Mescudi

Scott Mescudi, better known to his fans as Kid Cudi, brings readers this deeply personal memoir detailing both his struggles and triumphs as a kid from Cleveland learning to navigate the music industry. Mescudi opens up about his battle with mental health, addiction, and the pressures of fame, offering a raw and authentic look into his psyche. Cudi is a talented painter and poet in addition to a bestselling musical artist, and he includes many examples of his works in this book. “Cudi: the Memoir” is a great choice for fans of the artist as well as anybody interested in music in general.

“The Art of Tennis” by Nicholas Fox Weber

Weber, an author best known for writing art world biographies turns his pen to the subject of the sport of tennis in this very interesting read. Delving deep into the history and culture of the sport, Weber explores tennis not only as a sport but as an art form and universal language. Tennis fans will surely be delighted at this unique look into one of the world’s most beloved pastimes.

“American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback by Seth Wickersham

Seth Wickersham, a senior writer at ESPN best known for writing “It’s Better to Be Feared”, an important look into the New England Patriots football dynasty, pulls back the curtain on what many fans feel is the most important position in sports; the quarterback. Wickersham takes readers behind the scenes of the NFL, focusing on the complex personalities, business empires, and turbulent relationships that defined a new era of sports stardom. “American Kings” is essential reading if you’re a football fanatic.

By Benjamin Sargent

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