Best for: People who care too much about what other people think (but also aren’t in any real danger if they think ill of them) In a nutshell: In this parody of the Marie Kondo book, Ms. Knight provides a method for prioritizing your life (and the fucks you give). Line that sticks with me: “Personal policies are definitely the way to go in this scenario. They are mysterious and they tend to make people a little bit uncomfortable and really shut down the conversation.” […]
Not Bad, But Not For Me
Best for: People with certain types of anxiety (but probably not everyone with anxiety). In a nutshell: Researcher Boyes shares actionable tips for individuals with anxiety. Line that sticks with me: “When you’re avoiding something, try identifying the next action you need to take to move forward. Do that action.” Why I chose it: It looked readable and possible helpful. Review: Hmm. This book is a very easy read, and it definitely has some useful tips for addressing some of the common challenges that people […]
Better Than the Last One
Best for: People who like etiquette books and who are looking for a quick read. In a nutshell: Author continues to stretch the semester she spent in Paris into a lifestyle brand. Line that sticks with me: “Also think (and pause) before you speak.” Seriously, I need to be reminded this daily. Why I chose it: I’ve been picking up a lot of fairly heavy books lately. Even though I didn’t like her previous book, I felt like giving it another chance. Review: Books like […]
Like “The Secret” With Cussing. That is Not A Compliment.
Best for: I can’t think of a reader I’d recommend this to. In a nutshell: Life Coach re-purposes classic self-help book recommendations into multiple short chapters that say very little that is new or original. Also, she swears. Line that sticks with me: None. Why I chose it: Embarrassingly, the “Badass” in the title drew me in. Review: From a quick CBR search, it appears I might be the only person to have reviewed this book so far. Good. If this is in your TBR pile, I […]