Saturday, September 13, 2025

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 It Doesn't Have to Hurt by Sanjay Gupta
Your guide to pain-free living from CNN's chief medical correspondent
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Science-backed strategies for reducing and eliminating chronic pain
  • Touches on a wide range of solutions outside of opioids, including diet and nutrition, hands-on treatments, and psychotherapies
  • Publishers Weekly says this "practical guide… will empower readers seeking relief from pain"
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Media mentions for It Doesn't Have to Hurt by Sanjay GuptaMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, CBS Mornings, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert
Just announced as an Oprah's Book Club pick!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The beloved author of Eat Pray Love returns with one of the year's most anticipated titles
  • A #1 New York Times bestselling sensation recounts the roller coaster of falling for her terminally ill best friend, enduring addiction and grief, and navigating the long road to recovery
  • Readers "will find invaluable wisdom in these pages" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for All the Way to the River by Elizabeth GilbertMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, Book of the Month, The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Real Simple, Elle, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Fawning by Ingrid Clayton
Do you appease people to avoid conflict? You might be a fawner
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Learn how to stop apologizing to those who have hurt you — and prioritize your own health and happiness
  • Written by an experienced clinical psychologist and leading expert on complex trauma recovery
  • "Anyone who has ever people-pleased, self-silenced, [or] tried to be perfect… must read this book" (New York Times bestselling author Ramani Durvasula)
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Media mentions for Fawning by Ingrid ClaytonMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Esquire, Forbes, Parade, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis
Bruce Willis's wife shares wisdom on navigating the complexities of caregiving
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Demi Moore praises it as "a lifeline" and Maria Shriver calls it "a game changer"
  • Combines personal stories, cutting-edge research, and insights from leading health experts
  • "Filled with straightforward, applicable information and honest reflections that will make every caregiver know that they are not alone" (Katie Couric)
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Media mentions for The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming WillisMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Parade, The Guardian, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Move. Think. Rest by Natalie Nixon
Rethink your relationship to productivity — and watch your output grow
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Discover how strategic movement and relaxation can prevent burnout, build resilience, and fuel creativity
  • "This isn't just another productivity hack — it's a life-changing operating system for sustainable success" (Mel Robbins, author of The Let Them Theory)
  • "Treat this book as a handbook you will return to again and again!" (New York Times bestselling author Eve Rodsky)
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Media mentions for Move. Think. Rest by Natalie NixonMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Fast Company
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Book cover for Traveling in Bardo by Ann Tashi Slater
How can we move through change with peace and grace?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "I can't think of one person whom I wouldn't want to read this timely and timeless book" (New York Times bestselling author Julia Alvarez)
  • Explore the Buddhist concept of bardo — an intermediate state during periods of transition — and how it can help us embrace impermanence
  • From a spiritual writer who draws on the real-life stories and ancient wisdom of her Tibetan ancestors
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Media mentions for Traveling in Bardo by Ann Tashi SlaterMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for A Trick of the Mind by Daniel Yon
How does our brain construct our reality?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Discover the mental models that shape the way we perceive the world and ourselves — and learn how to overcome their limitations
  • Written by a distinguished experimental psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist
  • A "scintillating and surprisingly accessible" must-read (Publishers Weekly starred review) for fans of Adam Grant's Think Again
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Media mentions for A Trick of the Mind by Daniel YonMEDIA MENTIONS:New Scientist, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Unbreakable by Vonda Wright
Unlock the secrets to healthy aging — from what to eat to how to exercise
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Listen to Mel Robbins: "This isn't hype. It's science-backed, doable, and empowering"
  • Written by a pioneering surgeon and internationally recognized longevity expert
  • "An invaluable guide — it'll help you add strength, vitality, and independence to your years" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Claire Haver)
  • Features a six-week workout plan and anti-inflammatory recipes
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Media mentions for Unbreakable by Vonda WrightMEDIA MENTIONS:CBS Mornings, The Times
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Book cover for Mission Driven by Mike Hayes
Find what drives you with this inspiring handbook from a Navy SEAL veteran
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An "intelligent and actionable guide to living a meaningful life" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Hard-won lessons that can be applied on the battlefield, in the boardroom, and anywhere in between
  • "Readers willing to honestly examine their lives and find their true centers are in the right place" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Mission Driven by Mike HayesMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Blueprints by Marcus du Sautoy
How can math ignite your imagination?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Discover why numerical concepts show up in the works of luminaries like Shakespeare, Bach, and Dalí — and how they can help unlock your own creative genius
  • Penned by a prominent mathematician and science communicator
  • "Filled with insights and connections that are as dazzling as they are unexpected" (New York Times bestselling author Peter Frankopan)
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Media mentions for Blueprints by Marcus du SautoyMEDIA MENTIONS:New Scientist, Financial Times, Forbes, The Times Literary Supplement, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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