Adult

An energizing and deeply practical guide for anyone looking to move forward with purpose and clarity. Stein Jr. blends powerful stories with actionable strategies that help readers let go of regret, refocus on what matters and step confidently into what’s next. It’s a refreshing, motivating read that leaves you feeling empowered to make your next play your best play.

A fascinating exploration of animal intelligence and emotion, with thought-provoking essays, surprising insights and breathtaking images by leading photographers.

A New York Times science reporter follows a family through genetic illness and one courageous daughter who decides her fate shall no longer be decided by a genetic flaw.

A candid, hilarious and deeply affecting look at beauty, aging and the importance of staying true to yourself – no matter what anyone else thinks. RIP to one of the greatest.

A poignant, heartfelt and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously – Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. You should also checkout his excellent documentary, Still.

In a raw and unflinching memoir, Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters and his unyielding resolve to survive.

Picked this up when golfing in Ireland with my son. After the sudden loss of his father, Waldron finds unexpected solace in Ireland’s East Clare region. There, on an abandoned farm, he encounters a lone, enigmatic border collie – Oscar. What begins as an animal rescue gradually evolves into a profound companionship that helps Waldron navigate his grief.

Bast knows how to bargain. The give-and-take of a negotiation is as familiar to him as the in-and-out of breathing; to watch him trade is to watch an artist at work. But even a master's brush can slip. When he accepts a gift, taking something for nothing, Bast's whole world is knocked askew, for he knows how to bargain – but not how to owe. Part of the Kingkiller Chronicles series.

Illustrated throughout with photographs, journal entries and letters that bring immediacy and poignancy to the narrative, this book offers thought-provoking insights about the creative process.

A great way to start the month! This collection distills science, philosophy and practical wisdom into bite-sized essays that show how happiness can be built with intention. Equal parts inspiring and actionable, it’s a guide to leading a more meaningful, successful and fulfilling life.

A heartfelt and practical guide to rebuilding the bonds that give life meaning. Through deeply personal stories and 36 transformative conversations, Rabbi Gottesman shows how faith, recovery and intentional connection can heal loneliness and restore hope. A powerful read for anyone seeking to rediscover purpose, belonging and the strength found in authentic human connection.

Behind the scenes on the making of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, this wonderful read rackles with the same electricity as the music itself – raw, urgent and unforgettable. Carlin pulls you straight into the studio with Springsteen and his band – revealing the passion, chaos and brilliance behind a rock-and-roll masterpiece.

I avoid conspiracy theory books like the plague, but I don’t consider this a conspiracy book at all. This is a book about integrity, and Tanenbaum should be so proud that his children and descendants will have this book as a guide to living with character.

The book that inspired the wonderful film Invictus. Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournament, it tells the true story of the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. After being released from prison and winning South Africa's first free election, Nelson Mandela presided over a country still deeply divided by fifty years of apartheid. His plan was ambitious if not far-fetched: use the national rugby team, the Springboks – long an embodiment of white-supremacist rule – to embody and engage a new South Africa as they prepared to host the 1995 World Cup. The string of wins that followed not only defied the odds, but capped Mandela's miraculous effort to bring South Africans together again in a hard-won, enduring bond.

There are a lot of people in the world struggling, and Graham offers readers a guide to focusing on possibilities over current circumstances.