3 Quirky New Books That Will Make Your Life Better
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3 Quirky New Books That Will Make Your Life Better

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3 Quirky New Books That Will Make Your Life Better

Sometimes a life-changing insight comes from an unexpected place—a stranger on the train, an animated TV show, a fortune cookie. And sometimes we find that wisdom in quirky, slightly unconventional books. To find out for yourself, check out the three offbeat yet brilliant books below.

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The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life by A.J. Jacobs

The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life

By A.J. Jacobs

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author A.J. Jacobs, in the Next Big Idea App

Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker

Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong

By Eric Barker

A smart, surprising, and thoroughly entertaining guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxious. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Eric Barker, in the Next Big Idea App

Speaking in Thumbs: A Psychiatrist Decodes Your Relationship Texts So You Don't Have To By Mimi Winsberg

Speaking in Thumbs: A Psychiatrist Decodes Your Relationship Texts So You Don’t Have To

By Mimi Winsberg

From a Harvard- and Stanford-trained psychiatrist comes an essential look at the love language of texts, helping you decipher the personalities of online daters, the subtle signals from your romantic partner, and the red flags hiding in plain sight. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Mimi Winsberg, in the Next Big Idea App

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