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27 books

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Anxious People

Fredrik Backman

341 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

286 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
nonfiction psychology self help informative fast-paced
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein

321 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self

Michael Easter

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
nonfiction health psychology self help informative reflective medium-paced
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

337 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
fiction contemporary literary emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks

Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier

Arthur C. Brooks

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
nonfiction self help informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent by Carla Naumburg

How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent

Carla Naumburg

192 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
nonfiction self help funny informative reflective medium-paced
Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention in Just 12 Minutes a Day by Amishi P. Jha

Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention in Just 12 Minutes a Day

Amishi P. Jha

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
nonfiction challenging informative reflective medium-paced
Finding Me by Viola Davis

Finding Me

Viola Davis

291 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
nonfiction memoir emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
The Winners by Fredrik Backman

The Winners

Beartown #3

Fredrik Backman

778 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

5.0madelynbell's review
fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced