February Indie Nonfiction from IBPA Members
Hello Librarian Friends,

We hope you and yours are well. In the face of ongoing global crises, we continue to believe that books and libraries are essential. We trust you'll find new stories that will feel essential for your patrons in this selection from our publisher members. It's a variety-pack of fascinating reading. Thank you for your time, and for all that you do!

All of us at the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)

Table of Contents:

Biography & Memoir

GRAPPLING WITH GHOSTS
Childhood Memories of Postwar Ireland and London
by James Harvey

Harvey, delivered by his grandmother in a thatched Irish cottage and raised in a London scarred by alcoholism and violence, recreates the harsh realities of postwar rural Ireland—barely emerged from the 19th century—and bomb-shattered London with “armless and legless veterans everywhere you turned.”
 
BlueInk Reviews hails his “storytelling prowess.”
 
Foreword Reviews praises a “mature, professional voice” that is “poignant” and “fascinating.”

ISBN : 9781300960829 (Paperback) 9798295315244 (Audiobook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


STAYING MARRIED IS THE HARDEST PART
A Memoir of Passion, Secrets, and Sacrifice
by Bonnie Comfort
She Writes Press

2025 IPPY Silver Award.
 
A psychologist's passionate marriage to a Hollywood screenwriter is tested by sexual secrets and power struggles.
 
Laughter and affection temper shame and disappointment in this compelling story of long-term marriage.
 
“…crisply rendered scenes that read quickly yet pulse with insight…offering readers a relatable and empathetic perspective on the pressures women face in their intimate relationships.”
BookLife/Publishers Weekly

ISBN : 9781647429447 (Paperback) 9781647429454 (Ebook)
9781963598407 (Audiobook)
Ordering info :
Simon & Schuster Distribution,
Ingram Wholesale

A STORYBOARD LIFE
From $20 to Two Hundred Documentary Film Adventures, the Journey of a Creative Person
by Kristin Fellows
Octopus & Garden Press

From a $20 donation through a 30-year adventure in the world of PBS and documentary films, these behind-the-scenes stories reveal how films became Kristin's lifeline and compass.
 
“Kristin writes like a portrait painter. She is the perfect example of Mary Oliver's ‘Pay Attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’
—Gary Gruber, PhD
 
“Her resilience, which permeates her book, has been an inspiration to me––and will be to others.”
—Denise Couture, NPR

ISBN : 9798993909417 (Paperback) 9798993909400 (Hardcover)
9798993909424 (Ebook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


TRANSFORMED BY LOVE
Memoir of a Spiritual Journey
by James Callahan
Woodwrit, Inc. Editions

“This remembrance is not only a beautiful love story, but also a spiritual memoir exploring how a couple’s faith evolved alongside their relationship. Callahan’s formation in the priesthood remains ever-present . . . It bravely tackles questions related to childhood trauma, abuse, spirituality, love, and the meaning of life head-on. A touching love letter from a grieving husband that stresses the transformational power of love.” 
—Kirkus Reviews

ISBN : 9781949596144 (Hardcover)
9781949596137 (Paperback)
9781949596151 (Ebook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


Business & Career

AI IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
A Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Success
by Grace Tsao Mase
NAHB BuilderBooks

This practical guide helps residential construction professionals integrate artificial intelligence into their operations.
 
Written by an industry expert with both technical knowledge and hands-on construction experience, the book demystifies AI and translates it into accessible tools.
 
It offers step-by-step strategies to improve design, streamline building processes, and deliver resilient, smart, and healthy homes that command higher margins.

ISBN : 9780867188295 (Paperback)
Ordering info : IPG, Ingram Wholesale


FRAMEWORKS FOR BOLD LEADERSHIP
Blueprints to Build Trust, Teams, and Legacy
by Tammie Ross, MBA, CSSGB
NAHB BuilderBooks

Get the tools to lead with clarity, conviction, and credibility.
 
This playbook equips leaders at every level with the knowledge to build trust, teams, and legacy.
 
The foreword is written by Jim Tobin, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders.
 
You will learn about frameworks that are tested principles backed by field-tested stories, research that grounds the lessons and Blueprint Blocks, practical prompts you can apply immediately.

ISBN : 9780867188332 (Paperback)
Ordering info : IPG, Ingram Wholesale


SUPERAGENCY
What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future
by Reid Hoffman
Authors Equity

Instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
 
Tech visionary Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities and inviting us to view the future through a lens of opportunity rather than fear.
 
It’s a call to action—to actively shape a world where human ingenuity and the power of AI combine to create something extraordinary.

ISBN : 9798893310108 (Hardcover)
9798893310139 (Ebook)
9781797187280 (Audiobook)
Ordering info :
Simon & Schuster Distribution,
Ingram Wholesale


Cookbook

COOKIMPROV: FRESH FOUNDATIONS
Frameworks for Inspired Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, and Meal Prep
by Tucker Herbert
Illustrated by Lou Baker Smith
Open Frame Press

CookImprov: Fresh Foundations guides home cooks toward intuitive, improvisational cooking through flexible visual frameworks.
 
From vibrant salads and avocado toast to savory crêpes and versatile proteins, readers gain confidence to adapt dishes to their tastes and ingredients on hand.
 
This approach inspires creativity, reduces food waste, and transforms cooking from recipe-following into a joyful, adaptable practice.

ISBN : 9798998790201 (Hardcover)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


Health & Fitness

VACCINES AND THE DISEASES THEY TARGET
An Analysis of Vaccine Safety and Epidemiology
by Physicians for Informed Consent
Physicians for Informed Consent

Vaccines and the Diseases They Target (the Silver Booklet) presents clear, side-by-side comparisons of childhood diseases and their vaccines in a concise hardcover guide.
 
With simple, clear graphics and over 400 citations, it is an indispensable resource for parents, students, and professionals. 
 
“The most comprehensive and research-based analysis of the CDC-recommended vaccine schedule,” says pediatrician
Dr. Bob Sears.

ISBN : 9798998784514 (Hardcover) 9798998784507 (Paperback) 9798998784521 (Ebook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale (Hardcover), Amazon (Paperback & Ebook)


History

LIGHTS, CAMERA, LIONEL TRAINS!
A Photo History of an American Icon
by Roger Carp
Project Roar Publishing

Named to Kirkus Reviews’  Best Indie Books of 2025.
 
“A visually engrossing, thorough history of how Lionel trains came into being and ruled the toy world.”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred review
 
“A varied visual mosaic that illustrates the breadth and depth of the toy trains' cultural impact.”
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
 
“A delightfully nostalgic pictorial history.”
—BlueInk Review, Starred review
 
Recipient of 12 Awards & Honors including IBPA, IPPY, MIPA & Eric Hoffer.

ISBN : 9781933600079 (Hardcover)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


LOST LETTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Uncovered. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.
by Elizabeth Winslow
Elizabeth Winslow Publishing

Based entirely on primary-source letters from the Revolutionary War, this collection presents firsthand accounts from soldiers, spies, enslaved men, women, and families whose lives were shaped by the conflict.
 
Carefully curated and historically contextualized, the volume restores overlooked voices and reveals the emotional, social, and political realities of America’s founding era.

ISBN : 9798218727031 (Paperback)
9798218727024 (Hardcover)
9798992971248 (Ebook)
9798992971279 (Audiobook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


Parenting & Family

THE FIELD GUIDE FOR SINGLE PARENTS
Practical Tips to Gain Control of your Life
by Pat Hankin
Bold Bound Media LLC

The Field Guide for Single Parents is a fact-based, accessible resource that fills a critical gap in parenting literature.
 
Designed for solo caregivers, it offers pragmatic strategies for time management, budgeting, relationship navigation, and decision-making.
 
With its realistic, supportive tone, this guide provides libraries with a valuable addition to their nonfiction collections—meeting the demand for inclusive, practical parenting resources.

ISBN : 9798992769302 (Paperback)
9798992769319 (Hardcover)
9798992769326 (Ebook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


Psychology

EXPANDED AWARENESS
Book 1: A Health Psychologist's Journey Beyond the Mind-Body Duality
by Sophie Guellati-Salcedo, Ph.D.
SGS Quantum Press

A comprehensive guide integrating health psychology, systems thinking, energy science, and consciousness research to broaden perspectives on healing and support informed, self-directed well-being.
 
“Open-minded readers will find Guellati-Salcedo’s extensive, often eye-opening work a welcome challenge to conventional ideas about healing.”
BookLife/Publishers Weekly

ISBN : 9781968465001 (Paperback)
9781968465018 (Hardcover)
9781968465025 (Ebook)
Ordering info : Ingram Wholesale


Self-Help

HOW TO BE FREE
A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons
by Shaka Senghor
Authors Equity

National bestseller.
 
“I love this book . . . it teaches you how to manifest freedom in your own life and how that work allows you to rise to your greatest glory.”
Oprah
 
Bestselling author and resilience expert Shaka Senghor went from solitary confinement to the C-suite.
 
If he can transform his life and unchain from self-doubt and shame, so can you.
 
How to Be Free  is a roadmap with practical steps for breaking free from whatever’s holding you back.

ISBN : 9798893310511 (Hardcover)
9798893310535 (Ebook)
9781668135969 (Audiobook)
Ordering info :
Simon & Schuster Distribution,
Ingram Wholesale


Sports & Recreation

UNLOCKING THE TRIATHLON
The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon—Anyone Can Tri
by Hilary Topper
Meyer & Meyer Sport

“A must-read for anyone ready to dive into the world of triathlon competition.” 
—Tim Yount, USA Triathlon
 
The ultimate guide to mastering the triathlon for the beginner.
 
With tailored training plans and expert tips on gear and nutrition, every new triathlete will gain the confidence and endurance needed to excel.

ISBN : 9781782552864 (Paperback)
9781782555612 (Ebook)
Ordering info : Cardinal Publishers Group, Ingram Wholesale

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