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PsychologyMental Health

PhiLOLZophy: Critical Thinking in Digestible Doses

by Chrissy Stockton

A witty, approachable guide to applying philosophy's most practical tool, critical thinking, to everyday life. Humor meets wisdom.

May 25, 2026
SociologyMental HealthEconomics

Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community

by Robert D. Putnam

Americans are bowling more than ever - but alone. Putnam's landmark study on the collapse of social capital and what we can do to rebuild it.

May 11, 2026
Spirituality

The Bible and the Qur'an: A Comparative Study

by Gabriel Said Reynolds

A scholarly yet accessible bridge between two of the world's most influential texts. Reynolds reveals the shared heritage hiding in plain sight.

April 27, 2026
FinanceRequired Reading

The Total Money Makeover: Updated and Expanded

by Dave Ramsey

Ramsey's no-excuses, no-gimmicks blueprint for getting out of debt and building real wealth. The Seven Baby Steps that actually work.

April 13, 2026
SpiritualityZen

The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

by Thich Nhat Hanh

A calm, practical guide to mindfulness in everyday life. Peace and freedom are not concepts, they are practices you can live right now.

March 30, 2026
Leadership

It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy

by D. Michael Abrashoff

A masterclass in turning a struggling team into a high-performing powerhouse. Abrashoff's lessons on empowerment, communication, and trust are timeless.

March 16, 2026
SpiritualityPhilosophy

Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

by Eva Wong

A practical guide to living in harmony with the Tao. Wong integrates meditation, Qi Gong, and ancient wisdom into a roadmap for modern balance.

March 2, 2026
Career InsightMental HealthPsychologyRequired Reading

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

by Mark Manson

A refreshing, brutally honest take on how to navigate the chaos of modern life. Manson's message: stop giving a f*ck about things that don't matter and start focusing on what truly does.

February 16, 2026
Career InsightRequired Reading

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority

by Clay Scroggins

True leadership is about influence, not authority. Scroggins shows how anyone can lead effectively - regardless of their title - by mastering themselves first.

February 2, 2026
MemoirsMental HealthRequired Reading

Greenlights

by Matthew McConaughey

A wild, raw, and reflective ride through McConaughey's life. Part memoir, part philosophy, part campfire chat with a sage who's seen it all. Turn life's red lights into greenlights.

January 19, 2026
SpiritualityRequired Reading

Tao Te Ching: A New English Version

by Lao Tzu & Stephen Mitchell

Ancient wisdom made accessible. Mitchell's translation of Lao Tzu's masterwork is a timeless guide to living harmoniously, flowing with life instead of fighting it.

January 5, 2026
CommunicationLeadership

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory

Some leadership problems aren't strategy problems - they're conversation problems. A repeatable framework for staying calm, clear, and honest when it matters most.

December 8, 2025
Mental HealthPsychologySelf-Improvement

The Gift of Anxiety

by Diante Fuchs

What if anxiety isn't the enemy? A science-backed guide for turning stuck anxiety into your greatest ally using the EASE Method. Stop fighting it - flip it.

November 24, 2025