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Back to school…
Mary Karr’s celebrated 2015 commencement speech at Syracuse University goes up there with the greats. Incredibly inspiring and full of honest truths and compassionate hopes, it’s a perfect read no matter when your last class was.
Get the kids outside…
Time spent in nature is essential for a healthy, happy childhood. Dr Sampson demonstrates why it’s so important, and ways to make the great outdoors more appealing to kids.
Summer joy…
You don't have to be affected by SAD to feel more joyful in the summer, which makes it the perfect time to train your brain to be happier all year long. This practical guide is filled with results-driven exercises aimed at increasing serotonin, dopamine, and other "happy chemicals" in the brain.
Healthy for summer…
Cameron Diaz has written a scientific approach to aging gracefully. A highly readable dive into physiology, biology, and neuroscience, the “Longevity Book” provides a holistic guide to good health—something we tend to focus on as summer approaches, but is well worth keeping in mind throughout the year.
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Reexamining Work and Tech with Emilie Wapnick
The “How to Be Everything” author loves a wide swath of stories and advice.Curated by Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday’s Favorite Books by Wise Women
These inspiring books are must-reads for people of any gender.Curated by Adam Markel
Books To Help You Reinvent Your Life
These books helped Adam Markel find clarity when he was most confused.Curated by Chade-Meng Tan
From Zero to Zen with these Top Reads
The former Jolly Good Fellow at Google knows a thing or two about meditation.Curated by Leslie Berlin
Leslie Berlin’s List of Books that Make Life Better
These books have made Berlin’s life better as a writer, historian, and parent.Curated by Scribd Editors
Get Your @$$ in Gear
Overcome self-doubt with these funny, expletive-filled self-help books.Curated by Mithu Storoni
Understand the Mind So You Can Stop Stressing Out
Dr. Mithu Storoni’s picks explain how the mind’s inner workings affect stress.Curated by Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin’s Books That Inspire Happiness
The author of “The Happiness Project” on the books that brought her joy.Editors’ Picks: Personal Growth
Our editors select the best books to help you become your best self.