Mattering: The Key to Connection and Purpose
0- Author: Written by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Wallace.
- Core Message: Explores “mattering” as a fundamental human need essential for well-being and connection.
- Crisis Highlighted: Addresses the erosion of mattering amidst rising loneliness, burnout, and mental health issues in modern society.
- Transformative Framework: Introduces a framework to help individuals recognize their value and the value of others.
- Practical Guidance: Provides actionable takeaways for building a “mattering core” to enhance relationships and purpose.
- Cultural Impact: Aims to create cultures of mattering in homes, workplaces, and communities.
- Target Audience: Ideal for readers interested in personal growth and social connection, including fans of Brené Brown and Adam Grant.
- Call to Action: Serves as both a diagnosis of current societal issues and a blueprint for a more meaningful life.
Good Writing: 36 Tips for Better Sentences
0- Offers 36 techniques to enhance writing quality across various formats, including books, essays, and speeches.
- Co-authored by Neal Allen and Anne Lamott, blending practical advice with personal insights from their writing careers.
- Each rule is illustrated with examples and accompanied by engaging essays from both authors.
- Focuses on essential writing principles such as using strong verbs, avoiding clichés, and appealing to the senses.
- Addresses practical challenges like completing projects, collaborating with editors, and understanding when to break established rules.
- Suitable for writers of all levels, promising to transform how sentences are constructed.
- Emphasizes respect for the reader’s time and the importance of originality in writing.
The Invisible Coup: Immigration as a Weapon
0- Investigates the role of American elites and foreign powers in immigration.
- Highlights the issue of illegal immigrants with criminal records being sent to the U.S.
- Challenges the narrative of immigration as merely a compassionate renewal of the American Dream.
- Argues that mass migration is being used as a political weapon against the U.S.
- Authored by bestselling investigative journalist Peter Schweizer.
- Exposes schemes that have led to FBI probes and bipartisan reforms.
- Emphasizes national security implications of current immigration policies.
- Aims to make the true political threat of immigration visible and solvable.
Strangers: A Marriage Memoir
0- National Bestseller: Recognized as a compelling read by notable publications like The New York Times and Graydon Carter.
- Captivating Narrative: Blends elements of love, horror, and financial thriller, making it both gripping and heartbreaking.
- Personal Journey: Chronicles Belle Burden’s unexpected journey of betrayal after her husband leaves her abruptly during the pandemic.
- Exploration of Marriage: Investigates the complexities of marriage and the hidden truths within relationships.
- Transformation: Highlights Burden’s evolution from a compliant woman to someone who finds her voice and strength after betrayal.
- Emotional Depth: Offers profound insights into love and resilience, making it a must-read for both wives and husbands.
- Literary Debut: Marks the arrival of a new literary talent with a powerful storytelling ability.
Woman Down: A Novel
0- Author: Written by New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.
- Genre: A twisty thriller centered around a frustrated author.
- Main Character: Petra Rose, who faces a career crisis after a viral backlash against her latest film adaptation.
- Setting: The story unfolds in a secluded lakeside cabin where Petra seeks inspiration for her next suspense novel.
- Conflict: Petra’s creativity is reignited when Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with unsettling news.
- Themes: Explores the blurred lines between fantasy and reality, as Petra’s fictional character parallels her real-life muse.
- High Stakes: Petra must confront chaos in her life, risking her reputation and career in the process.
- Emotional Journey: The novel delves into themes of inspiration, identity, and the cost of reclaiming one’s narrative.
Enough: Health, Weight, and Freedom
0- National Bestseller: “Enough” features insights from Oprah Winfrey on her lifelong weight struggles and the journey toward understanding obesity as a disease.
- Obesity as a Disease: The book emphasizes that obesity isn’t a choice or a matter of willpower; it’s biologically driven and treatable.
- New Treatments: Introduction of medications that lower the body’s fat set point, allowing weight loss without constant willpower struggles.
- Patient Experiences: Many patients report a significant reduction in “food noise,” leading to a newfound freedom from obsessive thoughts about food.
- Self-Compassion: Encourages healing through self-compassion while shedding societal shame and blame surrounding weight issues.
- Individual Struggles: Acknowledges that each person’s relationship with obesity is unique, requiring personalized approaches.
- Groundbreaking Research: Dr. Jastreboff’s findings offer a new perspective on obesity treatment and its implications for related health conditions.
- Science Meets Empathy: The book advocates for a combination of scientific understanding and empathetic care to foster real healing and a fulfilling life.
Executive Function Playbook: Activities for Kids with ADHD
0- Comprehensive workbook for parents and educators supporting children with ADHD.
- Focuses on enhancing executive function skills like self-regulation, self-motivation, and independence.
- Provides step-by-step instructions for planning lessons and individual student work.
- Includes assessment tools to track progress and identify improvement areas.
- Features evidence-based exercises on self-awareness, self-regulation, and social executive function.
- Addresses authoritative parenting and strategies for overcoming common challenges.
- Aims for long-term success in improving planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Offers practical resources to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people with ADHD.
Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane (Audio)
0- Author: Bestselling author Lindy West presents her most ambitious memoir yet.
- Format: Available as an Audible Audio Edition, featuring exclusive self-recorded voice memos.
- Theme: Chronicles a chaotic cross-country road trip during a pivotal time in her life.
- Personal Journey: Explores her struggles with depression, marriage, and self-worth post-Shrill.
- Humor and Honesty: Lindy combines her trademark humor with candid reflections on her emotional struggles.
- Transformation: Details her journey from feeling lost to becoming the navigator of her own life.
- Narrative Style: Engaging and laugh-out-loud storytelling, encompassing both highs and lows of her experiences.
Wuthering Heights (Puffin Edition)
0- Stunning hardcover edition of the classic gothic romance “Wuthering Heights.”
- Features beautiful cover art by Anna Bond from Rifle Paper Co.
- Set to be a major motion picture starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
- Follows the intense bond between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
- Explores themes of love, social status, jealousy, and revenge.
- Depicts the emotional turmoil that affects the Linton and Earnshaw families.
- Concludes with the haunting legacy of Catherine and Heathcliff.
CAGE: A Hockey Romance of Single Dads
0- Genre: Hockey romance featuring a single dad and roommates-to-lovers theme.
- Main Characters: Owen Stone, a six-foot-two single dad and hockey player, and Gina Bradford, a dog groomer and poodle owner.
- Premise: Owen moves in with Gina and her family temporarily while searching for a home for his daughter and pets.
- Romantic Tension: Their dogs seem to conspire to bring them together, leading to unexpected romantic developments.
- Key Events: A charity calendar project and a night stranded in a hotel with only one bed intensify their connection.
- Themes: Focus on love found unexpectedly, chosen family, and overcoming past hurt.
- Content: No cheating, no cliffhanger, and no third-act breakup, with a promise of spicy fun.
The Game Changer: Harry Reid’s Impact
0- Biography of Harry Reid: The first full biography of Harry Reid, a five-time Senator from Nevada, authored by political journalist Jon Ralston.
- Powerful Political Figure: Reid is depicted as one of America’s most powerful politicians, known for his ruthlessness and political tenacity.
- Groundbreaking Legislation: Instrumental in passing key legislation such as Obamacare and economic stimulus measures during the late 20th century.
- Party Tactics Innovator: Developed tactics that maintained Democratic control and changed Senate filibuster rules to benefit judicial appointments.
- Nevada Political Machine: Successfully transformed Nevada from a red state to a blue state, leaving a significant legacy in infrastructure and environmental policy.
- Complex Legacy: Ralston explores Reid’s enduring accomplishments and his impact on Senate dysfunction, presenting a multifaceted view of Reid’s political career.
Twelve Months: Audible Edition by Jim Butcher
0- Title: Twelve Months (Audible Audio Edition) by Jim Butcher, narrated by James Marsters.
- Genre: Part of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series.
- Main Character: Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, faces personal and city-wide challenges.
- Plot Summary: After saving Chicago from destruction, Harry deals with loss, grief, and the pressure to help others.
- Conflict: Ghouls threaten civilians, Harry’s brother is dying, and he faces an unwanted betrothal to a vampire.
- Themes: Struggle between personal loss and responsibility to the city; the balance of power and alliances.
- Narration: Engaging audio edition that brings the story to life through James Marsters’ performance.