Friday, February 28, 2025

This month’s best new self-help

 
Readworthy by BookBub
This Month's Best New Self-Help
 
.
 
Book cover for Shift by Ethan Kross
We can (and should) manage our emotions — here's how
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The psychologist who wrote Chatter debunks myths in a guide lauded by Charles Duhigg, Adam Grant, and more
  • Blends scientific research with illuminating anecdotes and practical advice for shifting emotional responses and making better decisions
  • "This gem of a book is a complete tool kit of science-based strategies for managing how you feel" (Angela Duckworth)
Learn more...
Media mentions for Shift by Ethan KrossMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, Oprah Daily, USA Today, Forbes, Fast Company, Publishers Weekly, BookPage
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Don't miss one of the year's most popular self-help titles so far!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Stop wasting energy on things you can't control — and start living your happiest, most successful life
  • An instant #1 New York Times bestseller that's already garnered more than 20,000 five-star Goodreads ratings
  • "Offers life-changing lessons with [a] no-nonsense approach and extensive research backed by science" (People)
Learn more...
Media mentions for The Let Them Theory by Mel RobbinsMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, Oprah Daily, People, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for The Social Paradox by William von Hippel
Humans crave connection and autonomy ― so why are the two often in conflict?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Discover why, despite living lives of immense freedom, many people report feeling unfulfilled — and what we can do about it
  • A psychologist plumbs the depths of our evolutionary needs to reveal how we can find satisfaction
  • "A thought-provoking look at how to bring balance back into our lives" (Kirkus Reviews)
Learn more...
Media mentions for The Social Paradox by William von HippelMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for Mind Your Body by Nicole J. Sachs
Could nervous system regulation help alleviate your health concerns?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A revolutionary program designed to ease symptoms of migraines, sciatica, fibromyalgia, inflammation, anxiety, and more
  • Written by a psychotherapist and leading mind-body practitioner
  • "[Sachs's] transformative program can help anyone suffering from chronic pain live a better life" (Arianna Huffington)
Learn more...
Media mentions for Mind Your Body by Nicole J. SachsMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, Next Big Idea Club, Town & Country
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
'A guide for how to build a life of meaning and purpose' (Tim Cook)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller
  • Puts readers on the path to sustainable wealth — whether it be financial, social, or anything in between
  • "On almost every page, you'll find yourself discovering ideas that you can't wait to share with the people in your life" (Susan Cain)
Learn more...
Media mentions for The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, People, Forbes, New York Post
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for Who Better Than You? by Will Packer
Get the confidence you need to achieve your goals
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This instant New York Times bestseller is one of Oprah Daily's top self-help recommendations for 2025
  • A billion-dollar Hollywood producer shares tips for weathering challenges without losing faith in yourself
  • Charts Packer's road to success and takes readers behind the scenes of the movie industry
Learn more...
Media mentions for Who Better Than You? by Will PackerMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America, Next Big Idea Club, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, Essence, Ebony, Fast Company
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for Validation by Caroline Fleck
'Warning: This book will make you a better parent, partner, colleague, and friend' (Adam Grant)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A psychologist reveals how demonstrating acceptance can improve your relationships and reduce conflict
  • Outlines the eight skills you need to communicate validation
  • "I can't remember the last time I read a book as beautifully crafted and immediately useful" (Amy C. Edmondson)
Learn more...
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for Sun & Ssukgat by Michelle Jungmin Bang
Advice for healthy aging from the country predicted to top the world's longevity charts by 2030
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Discover how traditional Korean practices can enhance your daily well-being
  • Offers practical, time-tested remedies for stress, digestive issues, body aches, high cholesterol, and much more
  • "If you want to rewild yourself and heal your gut, read this wise and beautiful book" (Robynne Chutkan, author of The Microbiome Solution)
Learn more...
Media mentions for Sun & Ssukgat by Michelle Jungmin BangMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O'Connor
How does bereavement affect us physically?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The renowned neuroscientist and celebrated author of The Grieving Brain returns with an essential, supportive new book
  • Explores the ways loss can impact your cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems — and how you can support their vital functions as you grieve
  • "A profound and compassionate guide to understanding how grief manifests in the body" (James R. Doty, author of Into the Magic Shop)
Learn more...
Media mentions for The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O'ConnorMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Associated Press, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
Book cover for Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro Oishi
Discover the key ingredients for meaningful living: curiosity, exploration, and variety
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Will give you new insights into the many ways to live well" (Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation)
  • Informed by pioneering psychological research from one of the world's foremost experts on happiness
  • "Lively… Reveals what it takes to get rich psychologically" (Adam Grant)
Learn more...
Media mentions for Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro OishiMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Publishers Weekly
GET EBOOK ON:
AmazonSee other formats and retailers
 
  

Your ebook bargains for Friday

 
BookBub View Deals on Site
Your Ebook Deals
 
.
 
American Prometheus
American Prometheus
By Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
A “tour de force” (Los Angeles Times) that inspired the Academy Award–winning film Oppenheimer: This Pulitzer Prize winner hailed as “an achievement not likely to be surpassed or equaled” (The Boston Globe) follows the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, whose work on the atomic bomb would change the world forever.
Because you're interested in Bestsellers, History, Science, Politics and Current Events, General Nonfiction, and Biographies and Memoirs  (Edit)
$1.99  $12.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir
By Jennifer Ryan
Perfect for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: Members of a village choir band together during World War II in this “charming slice of English wartime life that warms the soul like a hot toddy” (Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls). “You’ll be thinking about this book long after the last page turns” (Beatriz Williams).
Because you're interested in Bestsellers, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Literary Fiction  (Edit)
$1.99  $13.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
The Venom Business
The Venom Business
By Michael Crichton writing as John Lange
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park! Smuggler Charles’s new plan for an operation running out of Mexico seems perfect — but when he brings in an old friend from college, things go awry…
Because you're interested in Thrillers  (Edit)
$1.99  $9.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
Carrie
Carrie
By Stephen King
A legendary classic and the first published novel from an author “who can always make the improbable so scary you’ll feel compelled to check the locks on the front door” (The Boston Globe): In a Maine town, unpopular Carrie White discovers abilities that have horrifying implications. “Sheer terror” (Publishers Weekly).
Because you're interested in Thrillers  (Edit)
$1.99  $9.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
Golden Touch
Golden Touch
By Sarina Bowen
After a night spent flirting with gorgeous Nash, Livia meets the infuriatingly handsome man again — when she has him arrested for breaking into her brewery! But it turns out he’s her boss’s son, and they’ll be forced to peacefully coexist… A sexy romance from a USA Today bestselling author.
Because you're interested in Contemporary Romance  (Edit)
$0.99  $4.99
Deal expires in 11 days or less
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
Don't You Wanna Stay
Don’t You Wanna Stay
By Kait Nolan
From a RITA Award–winning author: When newly divorced publicist Deanna James accidentally puts in the winning bid on a historic Nashville house, she turns to contractor Wyatt Sullivan for help. Wyatt wants to film the renovation for his budding DIY YouTube channel — but sparks fly as they adjust to their temporary cohabitation…
Because you're interested in Contemporary Romance  (Edit)
Free!  $5.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
McNally's Dare
McNally’s Dare
By Vincent Lardo
Can Palm Beach private eye Archy McNally find the link between a tennis club waiter’s watery death and the arrival of a deceased duchess’s suspicious heir? “Archy McNally is a raffish combination of Dashiell Hammett’s Nick Charles and P. G. Wodehouse’s Bertie Wooster” (The New York Times Book Review).
Because you're interested in Crime Fiction  (Edit)
$0.99  $8.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
In Her Sights
In Her Sights
By Blake Pierce
When hikers begin to seemingly vanish into thin air, Sheriff Jenna Graves must rely on her unusual gift — and a 20-year-old cold case — to find the truth behind the disappearances. A recent release from a USA Today bestselling author.
Because you're interested in Crime Fiction  (Edit)
Free!  $2.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
Flying Changes
Flying Changes
By Sara Gruen
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants: At Maple Brook Horse Farm, Annemarie grapples with her past — and her relationship with her rebellious teenage daughter. With over 1,900 five-star Goodreads ratings!
Because you're interested in Women's Fiction  (Edit)
$1.99  $14.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned
By Frances White
When the empire’s gifted heirs embark on a 12-day voyage, one of their own is killed — forcing unassuming Ganymedes to unmask the culprit and claim his destiny! This BookTok sensation is a “magical, murderous, romantic romp through a fantasy world as colorful as it is captivating” (New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon).
Because you're interested in Fantasy  (Edit)
$2.99  $14.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
Swords of Empire
Swords of Empire
By Robert Ryan
Ages ago, an emperor was assassinated — but not before he could ensure that only his chosen descendant could wield his magical blades. And when gifted young warrior Shar sets out to find them, even she could not dream of the powers that seek to stifle her… A captivating high fantasy series starter!
Because you're interested in Fantasy  (Edit)
$0.99  $3.99
Deal expires in 2 days or less
Amazon
The Columbus Affair
The Columbus Affair
By Steve Berry
A New York Times bestseller: A disgraced journalist is thrust into a deadly game after learning the secret history of Christopher Columbus — a conspiracy that could shatter the foundations of the US. “Berry writes with the self-assured style of a veteran” (Dan Brown).
Because you're interested in Action and Adventure  (Edit)
$1.99  $8.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
New York
New York
By Edward Rutherfurd
“History has never been so fun to read” (USA Today). Hundreds of years come to vivid life in a sweeping novel of New York City! With over 17,900 five-star ratings on Goodreads, this New York Times bestseller is “magnificent… A crackling good yarn” (Booklist).
Because you're interested in Historical Fiction  (Edit)
$1.99  $13.99
Limited time only!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
See all 49 deals
 
  

Is Germany a good country?

As a person who has lived in GERMANY for 10 years, I can tell you what Germany offers and you can decide good and bad depending on your prio...