Saturday, September 28, 2024

This month’s best new self-help

 
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This Month's Best New Self-Help
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Book cover for Hope for Cynics by Jamil Zaki
Humans are kinder and more open-minded than you think — and here's the proof
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A Stanford psychologist offers a data-based antidote to society's growing cynicism
  • "Will convince readers they don't need to bury their heads in the sand to envision a more hopeful future" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Highly recommended by Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, and Angela Duckworth
FEATURED IN:
Time Magazine, PBS, Science, New Scientist, Next Big Idea Club, The Washington Post, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, Salon, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Memento Mori by Joanna Ebenstein
Could confronting your mortality help you live a more meaningful life?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Features a 12-week program and daily meditations for getting comfortable with death
  • "Has the power to shift your perspective and lead you into a more intense experience of life" (Oliver Burkeman)
  • Written by an internationally renowned expert on death and dying
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Joy You Make by Steven Petrow
Find and spread joy, even in life's darkest moments
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Includes cutting-edge scientific findings and expert interviews
  • An award-winning Washington Post columnist documents his search for happiness amid personal turmoil
  • "A blueprint for ways to not only cultivate, but spread joy… and who couldn't use more of that in their lives?" (Katie Couric)
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post
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Book cover for Breaking Bias by Anu Gupta
How is bias formed — and how can it be unlearned?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A CEO featured on the TED stage and The Oprah Conversation breaks down how bias impacts our professional and personal lives
  • Recommended by Dan Harris, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tara Brach, and more
  • Insights pulled from modern science, history, Buddhist wisdom, and decades of research
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, People, Fast Company
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Book cover for The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples
Understand your circadian rhythm — and unlock a healthier, happier life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • How living in sync with your natural sleep-wake cycle can boost cognition, coordination, lifespan, and more
  • A science journalist experiments on herself to find out what makes our biological clocks tick
  • "Immensely informative and fascinating" (Psychology Today)
FEATURED IN:
Time Magazine, New Scientist, Next Big Idea Club, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Art of the Interesting by Lorraine Besser
In the age-old search for 'the good life,' what are we missing?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A philosopher introduces the groundbreaking concept of psychological richness
  • Make your everyday more interesting by harnessing the power of novelty
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, Fast Company
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Book cover for 'Til Stress Do Us Part by Elizabeth Earnshaw
Could stress be driving you away from your partner?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Let a licensed therapist show you how to deal with the most pressing challenge couples face today
  • "Full of clear strategies for overcoming the overwhelm. A must-read!" (Eve Rodsky)
  • Includes real-life client stories as well as practical exercises for restoring intimacy
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, Vogue, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Four-Way Path by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
Discover the four ultimate goals of human life, rooted in ancient wisdom
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Written by the authors of the widely praised international bestseller Ikigai
  • Learn how the Hindu concept of purushartha can help you find meaning and fulfillment
  • Offers inspirational and powerful guidance
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Book cover for Everybody Needs an Editor by Jenn Bane and Melissa Harris
Jonah Berger calls this new release 'a must-have for any writer aged 17 to 70' (and beyond!)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Sharp, concise writing advice for real-life situations, from wedding toasts to holiday cards
  • Learn how to edit your own work — and enjoy it
  • "Every delightful page will make you a better writer" (Mignon Fogarty)
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Shame on You by Melissa Petro
How has shame pervaded society — and how can we break free of its control?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Takes an unflinching look at the social structures that perpetuate the humiliation of women
  • "A book that has the capacity to free — and maybe even save — us" (Simone Gorrindo)
  • A perfect pick for fans of Roxane Gay and Jia Tolentino
FEATURED IN:
Next Big Idea Club, Bustle, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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