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5 Back-To-School Books That Deserve an A+

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5 Back-To-School Books That Deserve an A+ Habits & Productivity Parenting

These 5 nonfiction books offer fresh insights into education that can help everyone start the year on the right foot.

This Aztec Philosophy Offers an Effective Alternative To Western Self-Help

By Sebastian Purcell

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This Aztec Philosophy Offers an Effective Alternative To Western Self-Help Arts & Culture Book Bites Happiness

You aren’t really after happiness; you just think that you are.

No One Can Hoard Sunshine: Why Solar Means Safety and Peace

By Bill McKibben

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No One Can Hoard Sunshine: Why Solar Means Safety and Peace Book Bites Environment Technology

Solar power is going crazy.

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Best Happiness Books of 2025 (So Far)

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Best Happiness Books of 2025 (So Far) Happiness

Looking for a mood boost? These are the 9 best books on happiness to hit shelves in 2025—so far.

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Oops! The Evolutionary Accidents That Made You Human

By Madeleine Beekman

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Oops! The Evolutionary Accidents That Made You Human Arts & Culture Book Bites Science

Evolution is lazy.

5 Giveaways That You’re Dealing With a Con Artist

By Johnathan Walton

5 Giveaways That You’re Dealing With a Con Artist Book Bites Happiness Money

Con artists don’t outsmart you.

Ditch the Fancy Workflow for These Simpler Solutions To Company-Wide Productivity

By Nelson Repenning & Donald Kieffer

Ditch the Fancy Workflow for These Simpler Solutions To Company-Wide Productivity Book Bites Entrepreneurship Habits & Productivity

Fancy workflow management hides underlying problems.

The Business Plan for a Happier You

By Arthur C. Brooks

The Business Plan for a Happier You Book Bites Entrepreneurship Happiness

Lead your life like it’s a startup.

Optimism Won’t Cool the Planet—Here’s What Will

By Roy Scranton

Optimism Won’t Cool the Planet—Here’s What Will Book Bites Environment Politics & Economics

We’ve reached the limits of progress.

Why AI Will Never Defeat Primal Intelligence

By Angus Fletcher

Why AI Will Never Defeat Primal Intelligence Book Bites Habits & Productivity Science

Your brain is smarter in volatility than AI will ever be.

A Revolutionary Guide for Chronic People-Pleasers

By Meg Josephson

A Revolutionary Guide for Chronic People-Pleasers Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Nothing is personal. Nothing is perfect. Nothing is permanent.

This Is How Great Leaders Make Expert Decisions

By L. David Marquet & Michael Gillespie

This Is How Great Leaders Make Expert Decisions Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

Distance gives better perspective.

This May Be the Most Important Health Metric You’ve Never Heard Of

By Kerry Burnight

This May Be the Most Important Health Metric You’ve Never Heard Of Book Bites Happiness Health

Longevity is just the beginning.

There’s No Gray Area: These Are the Rules of Consent

By Chanel Contos

There’s No Gray Area: These Are the Rules of Consent Book Bites Politics & Economics Women

Culture change can reduce sexual violence.

The Stronger Sex? Science Says It’s Women

By Starre Vartan

The Stronger Sex? Science Says It’s Women Book Bites Science Women

It’s time to redefine strength and recognize that women have always been strong, just in ways that weren’t celebrated, recognized, or appreciated.

How To Beat the Algorithms That Are Designed To Exploit Us

By Noah Giansiracusa

How To Beat the Algorithms That Are Designed To Exploit Us Book Bites Science Technology

Math helps you reclaim agency.