From uplifting words of encouragement and practical advice for reducing stress to humorous and light-hearted reminders of just how special you are—it’s time to accentuate the positive with these inspiring reads.
Feel Inspired:
Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World by Todd Doughty; Illustrated by Josie Portillo
An enchanting collection of lists, musings, prompts, and illustrations that will inspire you to cherish all of the things—from the extraordinary to the everyday, from the big to the little—that bring hope into our lives.
“Todd Doughty is always the center of the Fun. He gives us nothing less than a party on paper!”—Chuck Palahniuk, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fight Club
“A dazzling spiritual grab n’ go of big ideas, positive thoughts, and helpful suggestions that will lift and delight readers everywhere. Through the lens of debut author Todd Doughty, the weary world goes technicolor . . . I loved it.”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Don’t Sing at The Table and The Shoemaker’s Wife
“Part recovery/part discovery, this book is a gift for friends, family, and most especially yourself.”—Helen Ellis, author of Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light
Available October 12th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Discover the life-changing memoir that has inspired millions of readers through the Academy Award®–winning actor’s unflinching honesty, unconventional wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.
“McConaughey’s book invites us to grapple with the lessons of his life as he did—and to see that the point was never to win, but to understand.”—Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
“It shouldn’t surprise you that this book is good, but it will surprise you just how good it is. Wise and entertaining, this is an inspiring memoir and how-to from one of the great outlaw philosophers and artists of our time.”—Ryan Holiday, author of The Daily Stoic
“[A] much-needed breather . . . [and] a recuperative journey . . . it is both calming and laugh, laugh, laugh-out-loud funny.”—Hugh Hewitt, The Washington Post
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price
If you’re not having fun, you’re not fully living. The author of How to Break Up with Your Phone makes the case that, far from being frivolous, fun is actually critical to our well-being—and shows us how to have more of it.
“This delightful book might just be what we need to start flourishing.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant
“This is a practical, evidence-backed plan for how to create True Fun in our lives, and an argument that fun isn’t optional, but essential.”—Charles Duhigg, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better
Available December 21st in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement.
“The Comfort Book, a collection of aphorisms and inspirational stories of survival against the odds, is a guide to living and finding hope in these disjointed times.”—The Guardian
“Thought-provoking, affirming collection that is both personal and universal . . . With Haig’s trademark empathy and celebration of the resilience of the human heart, this is a book we all need and deserve.”—Booklist
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Ur Special: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan by Danny Casale
Based on the wildly popular characters from Coolman Coffeedan, a colorful and charming collection of parables reminding us to face our fears, our anxieties, and our self-consciousness head-on.
In this vibrant and heartfelt book, self-proclaimed bad animator Danny Casale delivers a much-needed jolt of positivity and humor to ease even the sourest of spirits. Each chapter introduces a new friend and a new hardship, offering the perfect pick-me-up for whatever has you down. Tackling topics from loneliness and self-confidence to the perfect (ONLY) way to construct a bowl of cereal, this book will leave you feeling just fine.
So don’t forget—no matter what you may be feeling on the inside, or what people may be saying on the outside, UR SPECIAL!
Available November 2nd in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
Re-Think Your Stress and Anxiety:
Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety by Poppy Jamie
A clear path to overcoming uncertainty, perfectionism, and fears of rejection so you can finally find peace with the past and create a happier, healthier future.
“Poppy’s powerful approach will help you take control of your thoughts so they don’t control you.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
“Happy Not Perfect is a must-read if perfectionism, comparing yourself to others, and thinking you’re inadequate is taking you down. The strategies here are well thought out, practical, easy to implement, effective, and life-changing . . . Thank you, Poppy Jamie, for gifting us with your FLEX approach!”—Joan Rosenberg, PhD, author of 90 Seconds to a Life You Love
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Anxiety Sisters’ Survival Guide: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy by Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek
A warm and practical guide to coping with anxiety—and finding ways to laugh anyway.
“Anxiety can make us feel hopeless and alone. This engaging guide offers support, insight, and practical techniques for breaking out of the cycle and coping better, every day.”—Judson Brewer, MD PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety
“A smart, funny, practical, and immensely helpful guide to getting a grip on your anxiety. There isn’t a better book to help us tackle our anxiety-provoking world. Hope lives within these pages.”—Claire Bidwell Smith, author of Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength by Samantha Boardman, MD
Science-backed, research-driven, actionable strategies for countering stress and building your resilience.
“If you would like to live a more fulfilled life, Samantha Boardman has exactly what you need. Everyday Vitality is one part memoir, one part wisdom from years of experience as a psychiatrist, and one part cutting edge scientific evidence. Brilliant, warm, and best of all—an actionable guide to a life well-lived.”—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
“By encouraging readers to ‘override the urge to do what’s easy but empty,’ Boardman’s helpful suggestions rise above the standard self-help fare.”—Publishers Weekly
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook Editions.
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Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs by Marc & Angel Chernoff; Foreword by Alyssa Milano
Empowering advice for overcoming setbacks from the authors of the popular blog Marc & Angel Hack Life.
“A must-read for complex times. You can’t control everything that happens to you in this crazy world, but you can control your response to it. Marc and Angel provide a grace-filled guide to navigate life and find happiness regardless of your circumstance.”—Joshua Becker, founder of Becoming Minimalist and author of The More of Less
“Getting Back to Happy invites us to change our lives by changing our thoughts. The powerful lessons and action steps delivered throughout the book, mixed with beautiful stories of people experiencing heartbreak, trauma and hopelessness who rise up, don’t just bring us back to happy—they bring us back to hope, to love, and to trusting ourselves to live rich lives full of what matters most.”—Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor
The happy secret to greater success and fulfillment in work and life—a must-read for everyone trying to flourish in a world of increasing stress and negativity.
“Thoughtfully lays out the steps to increasing workplace positivity.”—Forbes
“Shawn Achor is funny, self-deprecating, and devastating to my notions of what his field is all about . . . I’m butter to his knife.”—The Boston Globe
“Achor bases his training on a burgeoning body of research on the positive psychology movement, which emphasizes instilling resiliency and positive attitudes.”—The Wall Street Journal
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Shift Your Daily Priorities:
Own Your Morning: Reset You’re A.M. Routine to Unlock Your Potential by Liz Baker Plosser
Rise and truly shine with a life-changing new morning routine. Find clarity and happiness with this start-your-day plan that prioritizes your wellness and life goals.
“Own Your Morning will guide you to create personalized daily rituals that center you, energize you, and give you the power to fully show up for your day.” —Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and host of the On Purpose podcast
“Liz and her crew’s enthusiasm for mornings is infectious. Read this book and I promise that you, too, will be bounding out of bed, armed with practical tips for filling your life with A.M. awesomeness.”—Laura Vanderkam, host of the podcast Before Breakfast and bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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An Inspiring Audiobook for All Ages:
I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops in Your Life by Craig Dorfman; Read by Ulka Simone Mohanty
Celebrate graduation and achievements big or small with The Little Engine That Could!
The determined Little Blue Engine is back, bringing inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom to graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next. I Knew You Could! provides familiar comfort in changing times. Listeners will revisit the story again and again as they move forward along life’s path. From “I think I can” to “I knew I could,” this audiobook helps people of all ages realize that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it!
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