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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson
To give a f*ck or not to give a f*ck, that is the question Mason aims to answer. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck offers a counterargument to the “go-getter,” “more-is-better mindset” our society consistently pushes on us: stop trying and start prioritizing.
The Psychology of Zelda – Edited by Anthony M. Bean
With an annual income twice as large as the film industry’s, many have sought to understand why video games are so enticing. The answer, The Psychology of Zelda argues, lies within the field of psychology.
Rock Needs River – Vanessa McGrady
In this honest, witty, and moving memoir, Vanessa McGrady recounts her long and rocky journey to becoming a parent.
She Would Be King – Wayétu Moore
With the all-powerful, all-knowing spirit of the wind as her narrator, Moore uses magical realism to reframe the history and founding of Liberia in She Would Be King.
The Gilded Wolves – Roshani Chokshi
If Ocean's Eleven and The Night Circus had a child, and that child was opted for a movie, and that movie was directed by Chris Nolan, it still wouldn't be nearly as cool as The Gilded Wolves.
We Were Liars – E. Lockhart
Through these three simple statements, Lockhart sets a relentless and cyclic tone for her novel that shows the extremes of grief and how it is process both individually and across multiple generations.
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein – Kiersten White
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein dives into the psychological and emotional impact maneuvering an objectifying society can have on young women.
I Will Teach You To Be Rich – Ramit Sethi
Whether you are looking to buckle down on your personal finances, are planning to make investments, or just want to understand what the heck a Roth IRA is, I Will Teach You To Be Rich is an essential guide.
Bring Me Back – B.A. Paris
Paris hits the page sprinting in this psychological thriller and never lets go. With each chapter she peels back another layer of Finn’s past; revealing the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything else in between.