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This Month’s Best New Self-Help
 
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Book cover for Intentional by Chris Bailey
For anyone who sets goals — but needs some help following through
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Step-by-step strategies for supercharging your productivity, from setting short-term goals to making dreaded tasks more appealing
  • “A powerful guide to turning ambition into action” (Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit)
  • Combines a decade of research on productivity with the timeless wisdom of Buddhist monks
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Media mentions for Intentional by Chris BaileyMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, The Wall Street Journal
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Book cover for Why Brains Need Friends by Ben Rein
How does socializing boost your brain health?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “An exquisite book that reminds us our minds aren’t soloists but symphony players — we are wired for connection” (New York Times bestselling author David Eagleman)
  • A neuroscientist illuminates the importance of social connection and community to our well-being, and examines the risks of isolation
  • “A persuasive — and timely — case for the health value of authentic connection in a world that too often pulls us apart” (The Wall Street Journal)
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Media mentions for Why Brains Need Friends by Ben ReinMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, The Wall Street Journal, The Times
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Book cover for Eat Your Ice Cream by Ezekiel J. Emanuel
‘A provocative, practical read on how to lead a healthy life’ (Adam Grant)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Highlighted by The New York Times as a book that can help you keep your New Year’s resolutions
  • Learn six simple, evidence-based guidelines to boost your well-being and longevity
  • “The wellness book we’ve all been waiting for” (Mark Hyman) from a renowned oncologist and health policy expert
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Media mentions for Eat Your Ice Cream by Ezekiel J. EmanuelMEDIA MENTIONS:CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club
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Book cover for Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday
This instant New York Times bestseller teaches you how to cultivate wisdom
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The final installment in an acclaimed series that has repopularized the virtues of Stoicism
  • Draws lessons from famous figures like Seneca, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou, and many more
  • “I wish Ryan Holiday had written it, and I’d read it, when I was 20. Now I hope everyone does” (New York Times bestselling author Stanley McChrystal)
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Media mentions for Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan HolidayMEDIA MENTION:Next Big Idea Club
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Book cover for Humor Me by Chris Duffy
Laughing can lead to a better life — here’s how
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An award-winning comedian highlights the power of humor to increase happiness, creativity, and social connection
  • “In a world that often feels too serious, Duffy’s book reminds readers of the importance of laughter, not as an escape but as a powerful force for growth, empathy, and joy” (Library Journal)
  • Draws on findings from the social sciences and insight from beloved comics
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Media mentions for Humor Me by Chris DuffyMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Oprah Daily, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Lucky by Design by Judd Kessler
How can you tip the scales of luck in your favor?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A Wharton School professor reveals the secrets of hidden markets to help you get the results you want
  • Whether you’re trying to get a new job or score a coveted restaurant reservation, this read is full of actionable, research-backed tips
  • “If you’ve ever wanted a better understanding of economics — or loved Freakonomics — [Kessler’s] book is full of surprising and practical insights about making your own luck” (Adam Grant)
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Media mentions for Lucky by Design by Judd KesslerMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Fast Company
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Book cover for Safe Danger by Ben Swire
Lead a more purposeful life by embracing risk
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A top thought leader draws on cutting-edge research and decades of experience to deliver a revolutionary framework for fulfillment
  • Learn how “safe danger” can boost joy, creativity, connection, trust, and more
  • “A must-read for anyone seeking to grow beyond their fears — and looking for tools that will actually help make it happen” (New York Times bestselling author Scott Barry Kaufman)
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Media mentions for Safe Danger by Ben SwireMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Fast Company
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Book cover for How to Know Your Self by J. Eric Oliver
Sit in on a popular course at the University of Chicago (without the homework)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • What does it take to discover who you truly are? This new release uses neuroscience, psychology, physics, and philosophy to guide you toward a deeper understanding of your identity
  • “A tour de force full of interesting facts and findings that your self will be happy to have read and won’t forget” (Nicholas Epley, author of Mindwise)
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Media mentions for How to Know Your Self by J. Eric OliverMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Why Do I Keep Doing This? by Kati Morton
Say goodbye to the habits that don’t serve you
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A licensed therapist shows you how to let go of the behaviors that are holding you back from being your happiest, most authentic self
  • A must-read for anyone seeking lasting change in the New Year
  • “A powerful guide to breaking free from the exhausting cycle of control and stepping into a life built on trust, resilience, and self-acceptance” (New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty)
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Media mentions for Why Do I Keep Doing This? by Kati MortonMEDIA MENTION:Next Big Idea Club
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Book cover for Safe by Jessica Baum