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Great Books To Foster Self-Improvement

  • NONFICTION

    HIDDEN POTENTIAL

    OCT. 24, 2023

NONFICTION

HIDDEN POTENTIAL

by Adam Grant

Writing with authority and clarity, Grant examines how talents can be discovered, developed, and turned into achievement. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    BE USEFUL

    OCT. 10, 2023

NONFICTION

BE USEFUL

by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Schwarzenegger unpacks the tools for success with a wry sense of humor and broad view of the world. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    ACTIVATE YOUR GREATNESS

    OCT. 10, 2023

NONFICTION

ACTIVATE YOUR GREATNESS

by Alex Toussaint

An authentic story that will leave readers wanting to hustle for the greater good. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    THIS EXQUISITE LONELINESS

    OCT. 3, 2023

NONFICTION

THIS EXQUISITE LONELINESS

by Richard Deming

The author charts a navigable course for embracing one of the most painful and universal human emotions. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    POWER

    SEPT. 19, 2023

NONFICTION

POWER

by Kemi Nekvapil

Uplifting advice for fellow seekers encouraged by self-help guidance. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    FALLING UPWARDS

    SEPT. 5, 2023

  • NONFICTION

    HOW TRUST WORKS

    AUG. 15, 2023

NONFICTION

HOW TRUST WORKS

by Peter H. Kim

A thoughtful, well-researched study of a “critical foundation” of society. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE PERFECTION TRAP

    AUG. 8, 2023

NONFICTION

THE PERFECTION TRAP

by Thomas Curran

Depression and anxiety are at epidemic levels; this book offers an alternative path to a fulfilling, productive life. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    HENRY AT WORK

    JUNE 13, 2023

NONFICTION

HENRY AT WORK

by John Kaag & Jonathan van Belle

An inspiring book that will give you the succor you need to reconsider—and possibly change—the way you work. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    YOUR FUTURE SELF

    JUNE 6, 2023

  • NONFICTION

    THE INVISIBLE ACHE

    NOV. 7, 2023

  • NONFICTION

    HAPPY AF

    NOV. 14, 2023

NONFICTION

HAPPY AF

by Beth Romero

A sharp, sometimes witty, often helpful map for pointing your life in the direction of happiness. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    LESSONS FOR LIVING

    NOV. 28, 2023

  • NONFICTION

    HOW NOT TO AGE

    DEC. 5, 2023

NONFICTION

HOW NOT TO AGE

by Michael Greger

A physician tells you everything you ever wanted to know about life extension with less nonsense than usual. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THINK YOU'LL BE HAPPY

    OCT. 17, 2023

NONFICTION

THINK YOU'LL BE HAPPY

by Nicole Avant

Some of Avant’s mantras are overstated, but her book is magnanimous, inspiring, and relentlessly optimistic. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    HOW TO KNOW A PERSON

    OCT. 24, 2023

NONFICTION

HOW TO KNOW A PERSON

by David Brooks

A hands-on guide to making meaningful human connections. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    PROJECT UNLONELY

    OCT. 3, 2023

NONFICTION

PROJECT UNLONELY

by Jeremy Nobel

Drawing on extensive experience and illustrative examples, Nobel offers practical remedies to a fundamental social problem. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    SEEING OTHERS

    SEPT. 12, 2023

CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

SEEING OTHERS

by Michèle Lamont

A thoughtful recipe for building social justice by being less judgmental. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT

    SEPT. 12, 2023

NONFICTION

BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT

by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey

A quick read, this hopeful book will benefit readers searching for enriched well-being. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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