February brought some fascinating and eye-opening nonfiction, including a deep dive into how animal and human behavior align, especially in the context of fear and judgment, and the other detailing the way seemingly insurmountable challenges can actually facilitate growth. WOLFISH: WOLF, SELF, AND THE STORIES WE TELL ABOUT FEAR BY ERICA BERRY “Berry’s debut nonfiction […]
Tag: self-help
A Letter to Librarians from Rob Volpe (7/28/22)
In TELL ME MORE ABOUT THAT: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time, author Rob Volpe explains his five steps to empathy and shows readers how they too can strengthen their own empathy muscles. Today, he joins us with a letter to librarians to talk more about his hopes for his book and […]
Nonfiction Round-Up: Books About Thinking (1/14/21)
This nonfiction round-up will make you think with an essential and easy-to-follow guide on becoming your own best advocate and a groundbreaking look at the biology and history of the brain. BETTING ON YOU: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career by Laurie Ruettimann “Irreverent, funny, direct. As a former […]
Maximum Shelf: EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL (7/15/20)
Today’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Rob Bell’s powerful exploration into understanding your purpose in the world, EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL: Who We Are and What We’re Doing Here. Our home is a universe of endless dynamic connections that never stop inviting us to participate in the great mysterious love at the heart of it […]
Nonfiction Round-Up: All-Around Health (5/6/20)
From mental health to physical health, today’s spotlight is on how we feel and being our best selves. THE HILARIOUS WORLD OF DEPRESSION by John Moe “Moe (CONSERVATIZE ME), host of The Hilarious World of Depression podcast, wryly reflects on life as a ‘saddie’ in this stirring memoir. Moe discusses depressive thoughts and experiences, including […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (1/22/20)
The powers of the American presidency in today’s political climate + a six-step approach to finding your true calling + an examination of minimalism’s historical roots = today’s nonfiction round-up. UNMAKING THE PRESIDENCY: Donald Trump’s War on the World’s Most Powerful Office by Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes “Two Lawfare editors and senior fellows at the Brookings […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (1/8/20)
An all-you-can-eat vegetable cookbook by one of the bestselling cookbook authors of all time + the impact not listening really has on us–all in the first nonfiction round-up of 2020! ULTIMATE VEG by Jamie Oliver “Anyone with an interest in healthier cooking will enjoy the accessible, uncomplicated, yet tasty, approach to plant-based recipes from a […]
Macmillan Holiday Gift Guide 2019
For all you procrastinators out there (cough cough *raises hand*), we have a gift for you! Macmillan’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide has everything you’ll need to give the perfect gift to any readers in your life. Check out the full list here! […]
New Year, New You!
It’s that time of the year to make a list of resolutions again! And, there is a book for it all. From eating healthy to using compassion…these books can help make the best resolutions that you and your patrons will actually want to stick to. THE KINDNESS METHOD: Change Your Habits for Good Using Self-Compassion […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (10/02/19)
Forming habits…answered, the memoir of an immigrant family’s American Dream, learning the science of reading people’s faces, and a spooky addition to Augusten Burrough’s collection of memoirs. Check it all out in today’s #nonfiction round-up GOOD HABITS, BAD HABITS: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick by Wendy Wood “Wood’s research and perspective on […]
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