November International Nonfiction: Six New Titles

David Hockney: An Artist for Life

David Hockney's journey from Bradford to international fame explores creativity and identity through landscapes and cities.

“One of the most celebrated and influential artists of our age, Hockney continually reinvented both his art and himself.”

Embargo: How the 1973 Oil Crisis Changed the World

The 1973 oil crisis revealed Middle Eastern leverage over Western economies through Saudi leadership and secret negotiations.

“The world's most powerful economies discovered that their prosperity rested on decisions being made in Riyadh.”

Castles: A Fortified History of the World

Castles shaped wars, empires, and human resilience across history from Troy to the Maginot Line.

“Castles have been the tool of conquest and the last line of defence.”

Green Kingdom: The Family History of Plants

Plants evolved from 484 million years ago to dominate Earth through adaptations like wood and seeds.

“From the arrival of the first plants on land 484 million years ago to the globe-spanning diversity of flora.”

How to Be Hopeful

Caitlin Moran finds hope by leaving social media, reading local news, and rewilding gardens instead of seeking remote escapes.

“You can’t change the world, but you can change your days.”

They Told Me Back Home Would Be Beautiful

Elena Dudum returns to Palestine after trauma from checkpoints and her father's stories of a lost homeland.

“What had once felt mythical now pressed against her body.”

New Titles for November

Six international nonfiction books offer fresh perspectives on art, history, and personal resilience.