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Hope in the Dark

Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities

by Rebecca Solnit ...

"[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes" ( Vice).A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories ... Read more

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"[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes" ( Vice).A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories
... Read more
Grace

an edge-of-your-seat atmospheric horror novel from the author of The Watchers

by A.M. Shine ...

SHE ESCAPED ONCE.NOW IT WANTS HER BACK.Everyone living on the island feels it. There are no visitors anymore. No children. No one willing to set foot there. Then Grace arrives.She's come to learn the truth about her birth parents and, in her search for answers, she soon feels the presence too – something lurking beneath the surface.The community is secretive, but one thing is clear: they are ... Read more

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SHE ESCAPED ONCE.NOW IT WANTS HER BACK.Everyone living on the island feels it. There are no visitors anymore. No children. No one willing to set foot there. Then Grace arrives.She's come to learn the truth about her birth parents and, in her search for answers, she soon feels the presence too – something lurking beneath the surface.The community is secretive, but one thing is clear: they are
... Read more
The Happiest Man on Earth

The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor

by Eddie Jaku ...

A New York Times BestsellerIn this uplifting Holocaust survivor memoir in the vein of The Last Lecture and Man’s Search for Meaning, a survivor pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom, and living his best possible life.Born in Leipzig, Germany, into a Jewish family, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when his world was turned upside-down. On November 9, 1938, during the ... Read more

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A New York Times BestsellerIn this uplifting Holocaust survivor memoir in the vein of The Last Lecture and Man’s Search for Meaning, a survivor pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom, and living his best possible life.Born in Leipzig, Germany, into a Jewish family, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when his world was turned upside-down. On November 9, 1938, during the
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Fascism: A Warning

by Madeleine Albright ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller“Albright outlines the warning signs of fascism and offers concrete actions for restoring America’s values and reputation. There is priceless wisdom on every page.” —Booklist (starred review)“Fascism [is] the work of a woman who knows authoritarianism when she sees it. And she sees the seeds of it not only in a slew of leaders hell bent on subverting democratic norms ... Read more

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#1 New York Times Bestseller“Albright outlines the warning signs of fascism and offers concrete actions for restoring America’s values and reputation. There is priceless wisdom on every page.” —Booklist (starred review)“Fascism [is] the work of a woman who knows authoritarianism when she sees it. And she sees the seeds of it not only in a slew of leaders hell bent on subverting democratic norms
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That Bird Has My Wings

An Oprah's Book Club Pick

by Jarvis Jay Masters ...

That Bird Has My Wings is the astounding memoir of death row inmate Jarvis Masters and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer. Offering scenes from his life that are at times poignant, revelatory, frightening, soul-stirring, painful, funny, and uplifting, That Bird Has My Wings tells the story of the author’s childhood with parents addicted to heroin, an ... Read more

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That Bird Has My Wings is the astounding memoir of death row inmate Jarvis Masters and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer. Offering scenes from his life that are at times poignant, revelatory, frightening, soul-stirring, painful, funny, and uplifting, That Bird Has My Wings tells the story of the author’s childhood with parents addicted to heroin, an
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The Grieving Body

How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing

by Mary-Frances O'Connor ...

Series series The Grieving Brain Series
“No one has done more for the science of grief than Mary-Frances O’Connor. Deeply human and wise, The Grieving Body delivers a grounded, logical understanding of the effects of stress and loss on our bodies. O’Connor doesn’t just explain what happens and why, she offers hopeful, beautiful solutions to support ourselves and our world.” - Megan Devine, author of It’s Ok that You’re Not OkThe follow ... Read more

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“No one has done more for the science of grief than Mary-Frances O’Connor. Deeply human and wise, The Grieving Body delivers a grounded, logical understanding of the effects of stress and loss on our bodies. O’Connor doesn’t just explain what happens and why, she offers hopeful, beautiful solutions to support ourselves and our world.” - Megan Devine, author of It’s Ok that You’re Not OkThe follow
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Reasons Not to Worry

How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

by Brigid Delaney ...

In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence.Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace? ... Read more

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In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence.Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace?
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The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

by Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Read more

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'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
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Meditations

A New Translation

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Translated by Gregory Hays ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find
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Storm of the Century

The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

by Stephen King ...

For the first time in Stephen King's remarkable publishing history, the master storyteller presents an all-new, original tale written expressly for the television screen.They're calling it the Storm of the Century, and it's coming hard. The residents of Little Tall Island have seen their share of nasty Maine Nor'easters, but this one is different. Not only is it packing hurricane-force winds and ... Read more

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For the first time in Stephen King's remarkable publishing history, the master storyteller presents an all-new, original tale written expressly for the television screen.They're calling it the Storm of the Century, and it's coming hard. The residents of Little Tall Island have seen their share of nasty Maine Nor'easters, but this one is different. Not only is it packing hurricane-force winds and
... Read more
The Work of Philosophy

Reclaiming the Life of the Mind

by Jared Henderson ...

In a world where the capacity to think deeply has been lost, a path back to the original wellspring: our own mindsWhy does modern life make us feel so restless? Relentlessly busy and overstimulated, we are, counterintuitively, bored. The ancient philosophers would tell us that we’re reaping the consequences of neglecting the intellectual labors vital to our humanity. The way out of this low-grade ... Read more

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In a world where the capacity to think deeply has been lost, a path back to the original wellspring: our own mindsWhy does modern life make us feel so restless? Relentlessly busy and overstimulated, we are, counterintuitively, bored. The ancient philosophers would tell us that we’re reaping the consequences of neglecting the intellectual labors vital to our humanity. The way out of this low-grade
... Read more
Call It Evil

Understanding the Trump Era

by Susan Neiman ...

**"[B]racing…[Neiman] argues that our misunderstanding of evil has lulled us into complacency, so that we now take cruelty and corruption for granted." —Jennifer Szalai, New York TimesThe eminent moral philosopher Susan Neiman shows how naming and confronting evil is essential for preserving democracy in an age of demagogues.**Call It Evil is a bold reckoning with one of the most fraught words in ... Read more

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**"[B]racing…[Neiman] argues that our misunderstanding of evil has lulled us into complacency, so that we now take cruelty and corruption for granted." —Jennifer Szalai, New York TimesThe eminent moral philosopher Susan Neiman shows how naming and confronting evil is essential for preserving democracy in an age of demagogues.**Call It Evil is a bold reckoning with one of the most fraught words in
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Will and Attention

A Memoir

by Meghan O'Gieblyn ...

**In this luminous memoir of secret drinking, fragile recovery, and the deep pull of religion, award-winning essayist Meghan O’Gieblyn seeks to understand why it is so hard to sustain the difficult work of personal change."This is one of the best memoirs of the decade—a cool-water baptism, so bracing I felt transformed." —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror"An elegant and philosophical memoir ... Read more

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**In this luminous memoir of secret drinking, fragile recovery, and the deep pull of religion, award-winning essayist Meghan O’Gieblyn seeks to understand why it is so hard to sustain the difficult work of personal change."This is one of the best memoirs of the decade—a cool-water baptism, so bracing I felt transformed." —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror"An elegant and philosophical memoir
... Read more
When Breath Becomes Air

Pulitzer Prize Finalist

by Paul Kalanithi ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLDThis inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?**“Unmissable . . . Finishing this book and then forgetting about it is simply not an option.”—Janet Maslin, The ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLDThis inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?**“Unmissable . . . Finishing this book and then forgetting about it is simply not an option.”—Janet Maslin, The
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Fear

Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we have never needed to listen to him more than now.”—Sogyal RinpocheFear is destructive, a pervasive problem we all face. Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, peace activist, and one of the ... Read more

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“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we have never needed to listen to him more than now.”—Sogyal RinpocheFear is destructive, a pervasive problem we all face. Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, peace activist, and one of the
... Read more
Ikigai

The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE“Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider“One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―ForbesFind ... Read more

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**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE“Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider“One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―ForbesFind
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Utopia

by Thomas More ...

Translated by Dominic Baker-Smith ...

'It remains astonishingly radical ... one of Utopia's most striking aspects is its contemporaniety' Terry EagletonIn Utopia, Thomas More gives us a traveller's account of a newly-discovered island where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based on natural reason and justice, and human fulfilment is open to all. As the traveller describes the island, a bitter contrast is drawn between this ... Read more

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'It remains astonishingly radical ... one of Utopia's most striking aspects is its contemporaniety' Terry EagletonIn Utopia, Thomas More gives us a traveller's account of a newly-discovered island where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based on natural reason and justice, and human fulfilment is open to all. As the traveller describes the island, a bitter contrast is drawn between this
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Things No One Taught Us About Love

How to Build Healthy Relationships with Yourself and Others

by Vex King ...

Beloved spiritual teacher Vex King follows up his international bestseller Good Vibes, Good Life with this essential guide to building meaningful, mindful, and loving relationships.Humans are social animals. But it is nearly impossible to build healthy, sustainable bonds with others without first having a good relationship with yourself. To get along with others, we often alter our habits or ... Read more

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Beloved spiritual teacher Vex King follows up his international bestseller Good Vibes, Good Life with this essential guide to building meaningful, mindful, and loving relationships.Humans are social animals. But it is nearly impossible to build healthy, sustainable bonds with others without first having a good relationship with yourself. To get along with others, we often alter our habits or
... Read more
Lettre à Ménécée

by Épicure ...

Ce livre est parfaitement mis en page pour une lecture sur Kobo.La Lettre à Ménécée est une lettre écrite par le philosophe Épicure à son disciple Ménécée. Le texte résume la doctrine éthique d'Épicure et propose une méthode pour atteindre le bonheur, en même temps qu'elle en précise les conditions. Avec la Lettre à Hérodote et la Lettre à Pythoclès, la Lettre à Ménécée fait partie des rares ... Read more

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Ce livre est parfaitement mis en page pour une lecture sur Kobo.La Lettre à Ménécée est une lettre écrite par le philosophe Épicure à son disciple Ménécée. Le texte résume la doctrine éthique d'Épicure et propose une méthode pour atteindre le bonheur, en même temps qu'elle en précise les conditions. Avec la Lettre à Hérodote et la Lettre à Pythoclès, la Lettre à Ménécée fait partie des rares
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The Myth of Sisyphus

by Albert Camus ...

"The Myth of Sisyphus" by Albert Camus is a philosophical exploration of absurdism, existentialism, and the human condition within French literature. Through the lens of the ancient myth of Sisyphus, Camus delves into the depths of existential crisis and rebellion against the absurdity of life. He examines the meaning of existence, confronting nihilism and the inherent absurdity of the universe. ... Read more

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"The Myth of Sisyphus" by Albert Camus is a philosophical exploration of absurdism, existentialism, and the human condition within French literature. Through the lens of the ancient myth of Sisyphus, Camus delves into the depths of existential crisis and rebellion against the absurdity of life. He examines the meaning of existence, confronting nihilism and the inherent absurdity of the universe.
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Nos vies encapsulées : Quel devenir pour l'humanité ?

by Pascal Chabot ...

Où êtes-vous en ce moment ? Probablement dans une capsule, espace clos et protégé, connecté au surconscient numérique et régi par les règles de la transaction.Nous vivons désormais dans un objet technique total, une capsule dont la nature est exclue. Elle répond à un désir d’optimisation à l’œuvre dans toute la société, qui a inversé l’esprit des Lumières. A la grande promesse d’autonomie et de ... Read more

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Où êtes-vous en ce moment ? Probablement dans une capsule, espace clos et protégé, connecté au surconscient numérique et régi par les règles de la transaction.Nous vivons désormais dans un objet technique total, une capsule dont la nature est exclue. Elle répond à un désir d’optimisation à l’œuvre dans toute la société, qui a inversé l’esprit des Lumières. A la grande promesse d’autonomie et de
... Read more
Le Problème Spinoza

by Irvin Yalom ...

Amsterdam, février 1941. Le Reichleiter Rosenberg, chargé de la confiscation des biens culturels des juifs dans les territoires occupés, fait main basse sur la bibliothèque de Baruch Spinoza. Qui était-il donc ce philosophe, excommunié en 1656 par la communauté juive d'Amsterdam et banni de sa propre famille, pour, trois siècles après sa mort, exercer une telle fascination sur l’idéologue du parti ... Read more

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Amsterdam, février 1941. Le Reichleiter Rosenberg, chargé de la confiscation des biens culturels des juifs dans les territoires occupés, fait main basse sur la bibliothèque de Baruch Spinoza. Qui était-il donc ce philosophe, excommunié en 1656 par la communauté juive d'Amsterdam et banni de sa propre famille, pour, trois siècles après sa mort, exercer une telle fascination sur l’idéologue du parti
... Read more
The Lost Art of Dying

Reviving Forgotten Wisdom

by L.S. Dugdale ...

A Columbia University physician comes across a popular medieval text on dying well written after the horror of the Black Plague and discovers ancient wisdom for rethinking death and dying, gaining insight today on how we can learn the lost art of dying well in this wise, clear-eyed book that is as compelling and soulful as Being Mortal, When Breath Becomes Air, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.As a ... Read more

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A Columbia University physician comes across a popular medieval text on dying well written after the horror of the Black Plague and discovers ancient wisdom for rethinking death and dying, gaining insight today on how we can learn the lost art of dying well in this wise, clear-eyed book that is as compelling and soulful as Being Mortal, When Breath Becomes Air, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.As a
... Read more
A Brief History of the Universe (And Our Place in It)

by Dr. Sarah Alam Malik ...

"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and comprehend our place in the cosmos.We have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. Ever since the ... Read more

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"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and comprehend our place in the cosmos.We have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. Ever since the
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