“Atomic Habits handily breaks down the four facets of habits and teaches you how to use these to build good habits, and break bad habits. I loved the simple, precise language he used, as well as many examples and studies that show habits in the real world. I’ve already started using things I learned to help make my habits and behaviors more effective, and I can see myself returning to this one over and over.”

“I absolutely loved the book and wanted to immediately listen to it again! I was also thrilled to be reading a book written by a Licensed Professional Counselor about cleaning of all things! This book’s primary focus is mental health, and this is the lens in which cleaning is viewed from.

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Davis addresses trauma and how it can impact the completion of certain tasks in the home, introduces self-care kits and placing them around the house, and dedicates a portion of her book on caring for Black hair. What I think is most important about this book is its emphasis on disconnecting cleaning, morality, and identity. You are not a bad parent or person if your home is messy. Throughout the book, Davis offers and encourages self-compassionate reframing of thoughts about cleaning. She prompts the reader to reflect on where these thoughts and feelings about cleaning and its assumed connection to self-worth and competency come from. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support, or wish to have a healthier relationship with cleaning and yourself, I would highly recommend this book.”

“Great for those of us who overachieve by overcomplicating and for those of us who procrastinate. Also, great for those of us who do both. I appreciate that it explains the science and principles behind real examples of making life effortless.

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The best part: there are practical steps. I loved the author’s personal vignettes of his successes and failures. Definitely relatable. In three words, this book is smart, relevant, and informative. I loved it and, after finishing the audiobook, I immediately wanted a physical copy.”

“In Do Nothing, Headlee presents a compelling narrative for why our culture’s fixation on being almost perpetually productive and work oriented is detrimental to our overall wellbeing, and (interestingly enough) our levels of productivity themselves.

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She argues that by taking many steps back and learning how to prioritize ourselves and what we truly value, we can live more fulfilling lives and still be as productive as we always have been (oftentimes more so). I’m so happy I took the time to read this book, as it has truly changed my life for the better!”

“I took a lot from this book when looking at productivity. The one thing I liked about it was the overarching idea that there are ways to make being productive fun. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relatively easy read that is engaging and educational. It’s one of my top recommended self-improvement reads.”

“I listened to Wintering with one foot in November and the other in December, just as winter weather was arriving where I live, and arguably the best time of year to read this book. In my circle of mentally ill friends and family—myself included—it seems like people have been preparing for winter more than usual this year (2021), trying their best to stave off seasonal depression and holiday overwhelm.

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I read this book in the hopes that it would help me face a particularly difficult winter, and it’s certainly got me thinking about the season in a new, more appreciative way. Katherine May talks not only of harsh winter weather, but of personal winters—dark seasons of life brought on by illness, tragedy, unexpected change. When we realize that our lives are cyclical much like nature and the lives of wild animals, it becomes easier to accept the seasons as they come rather than to fight against them. With Rebecca Lee’s sublime narration, May takes readers on a journey to the arctic and back, learning as much from herself as she does from others.”

“For anyone who has ADHD, loves someone with ADHD, or works with someone with ADHD, this book is for you. The author does an amazing job of breaking down what exactly ADHD is, how it affects the people that have it, tools and resources that are helpful, and plenty of real-life examples along the way.

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I like how she pulls in examples from people that are not her in every chapter since everyone is different. There is a lot of research, but it’s explained in an easy-to-follow and not boring way. Highly, highly recommend this book.”

“Working in an industry I’m super passionate about makes it REALLY hard to set healthy boundaries. When I’m not promoting books, I’m reading them. When I’m not on a Zoom call with an author, I’m stalking their #bookstagram profiles online.

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Books all day every day! The Nagoski siblings are two of my favorite nonfiction authors. They know how to word things in just the right way to settle my racing thoughts and allow myself to R E L A X. I highly recommend Burnout for all of my fellow anxiety friends and publishing professionals.”

“When I first heard of this book, I waved it off. I was 30, and the title sounded too self-helpy and didn’t seem relevant to my life. By the time I reached the ripe old age of 40, the book was about to hit its tenth anniversary and Brené Brown was not just a household name but someone whose books, podcast, and talks have influenced me and millions of others.

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“The Gifts of Imperfection” is brief yet substantive, full of evidence-based information about how we can live a more full-hearted life. Brown is a researcher, and she uses results from her rigorous studies to come to conclusions about why we do what we do, and how we can stop self-sabotaging and begin living wholeheartedly. Highly recommend this audiobook!”

“Focus on the important things to care about in life, not the little things what are meaningless. It’s not the more we have, embrace the negative not the positive. We learn from the negative. Mason very well put it that our metrics and values determine how we live – instead of thinking how well do I want to live, think how much pain am I willing to endure?

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What values do you prioritize? We all have universal experiences and are not alone, or special. We must fail to move forward and grow.”

“I love this book. One of the few audiobooks, I’ve listened to at 1X speed, but the content feels so important that I needed to absorb every bit I could! This is one of those books that is best listen to because you can hear the examples with the narrator in a way that you cannot if you’re just reading the book.

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That being said, after listening to half of the audiobook, I bought the physical copy because I knew this would be a book I’d want to underline and revisit again and again. I just finished the audiobook and I am excited to do an immersive read – listening to the audiobook and reading along. I bought a few copies for our bookshop and can’t keep it on the shelf. I think this is an important read for everyone!”

“In What Happened to You?, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce D Perry discuss the effects of trauma on the human brain, especially the young brain, and how our brain and minds are resilient, how these traumas affect each of us later in life, and how we heal from them.

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In a balanced back and forth between very personal stories from Oprah’s life, anecdotes of helping patients deal with trauma from his career, and analysis of the psychology of the human mind and biology of our brain, Oprah and Dr. Perry lay out an informative, scientific and emotional book that focuses not on ’what is wrong with you?’, but instead on ’what happened to you?’ and how we are equipped as humans to move past those traumatic events. Both Oprah and Dr. Perry are incredibly engaging narrators.”

“I will admit, I was skeptical of this one coming in — but I can’t tell you how glad I am I read it! When a friend told me this changed the way she parents — I had my doubts. Now I totally get it and it has also changed the way I parent! I reference this book very often in conversations with other parents as we work through the complexities of parenting middle school and junior high aged kids. Highly recommend!!”

“Brooks went from zero to hero in my mind. His deep research and obvious self-reflection glows in this book. I not only have new terminology to grapple with people who don’t listen, but also used his story telling inquiry for richer conversations with my family.”

“I read this book non-stop for a week, underlining, reading passages to my friends & recommending it to anyone with a pulse. There are many great stories inside, but their charm & power, really, is all Glennon.

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She is a spiritual seeker & leader who loves reality tv, a formidable activist on the global scale who gets anxiety sweats when the doorbell rings. Equal parts poetic & conversational, memoir & manifesto. Her love story will make you swoon. Her shamelessness & relentless self-interrogation will make you feel deeply exposed. This is not a “you can do it, girl!” book. It’s more like a spiritual marathon that invites you to jump the guardrail & take off.”

“Before she was known as the author of Wild, Cheryl Strayed was the anonymous Dear Sugar on The Rumpus website – an agony aunt of sorts, if agony aunts were endowed with ruthless compassion, profound honesty, and excellent prose.

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Tiny Beautiful Things is a collection of these columns. After I listened to Dear Sugar, the podcast she shared with Steve Almond, I decided to give the audio of this a go. No regrets! It is moving and eloquent, and never predictable — and the fact that she reads it herself means that her compassion comes through not only in her writing but in her voice.”

“Are you eager to be more present in your life? Is too much of your life taken over by screens? This book can be your portal, from the lens of physical challenge, time in nature, and embracing discomfort in many ways. Its one of those self-help books that actually help you change your perspective and your habits. A great gift for people wanting to get outside, get off their screens, experience life!”

“A perfect guide on everything you need to know about how to live better for longer. Peter Attia draws on years of medical expertise to make us aware of modern medicine’s shortcomings so we can come to the doctor better prepared. My favorite part of this book’s approach is its emphasis on the art of longevity. Outlive will teach you how to apply lifestyle changes to fit your specific health needs.”

“Hidden Potential is easily digestible and more compelling than your basic self-help book. His real world anecdotes yield practical everyday tips on how to live your best life. Here was just one helpful tip: ’Progress is not only reflected in the peaks you reach – it’s also in the valleys you cross’.”