Kyle Carpenter’s You Are Worth It is a powerful, deeply human memoir that traces his journey from a catastrophic battlefield injury in Afghanistan to an extraordinary recovery shaped by resilience, gratitude, and service. Blending raw personal storytelling with reflections on sacrifice, community, and the quiet courage required to rebuild a life, Carpenter shows how choosing hope over bitterness can transform even the darkest moments. Humbling and profoundly inspiring, the book becomes a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the belief that every person’s life holds meaning worth fighting for.
Angela Duckworth’s Grit argues that long‑term passion and sustained perseverance matter more for achievement than raw talent alone. Drawing on research, interviews, and real‑world examples, Duckworth shows how people develop resilience, maintain motivation, and push through setbacks. The book offers practical insights into cultivating grit in yourself and others, emphasizing consistency, purpose, and deliberate effort.
Generation Friends by Sara Austerlitz dives into the untold stories and charm of Friends. Perfect for hardcore fans and new viewers alike, this book offers a delightful journey into one of TV's most cherished sitcoms.
Delves into behind-the-scenes tidbits of the iconic '90s show, 'Friends'.
Provides insights from various TV critics and bestselling authors.
Features engaging stories and analysis for both new and veteran fans.
JL Collins’s The Simple Path to Wealth distills decades of investing experience into a clear, no‑nonsense roadmap for building financial independence. Written as a series of letters to his daughter, the book argues that long‑term wealth comes from living below your means, avoiding debt, and investing consistently in broad‑based index funds. Collins explains why the stock market is a powerful wealth‑building engine, how to think about risk, why fees quietly destroy returns, and how simplicity beats complexity in nearly every financial scenario. The result is a calm, practical guide to achieving freedom through disciplined, low‑cost investing.
Michael’s Review: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins provides brief, easy-to-follow investment advice to grow personal wealth. This book is particularly helpful for recent college graduates who are beginning their investment journey.
Stars: 3.5/5
Lin‑Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun’s Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You is a warm, playful collection of short morning and evening messages meant to encourage, steady, or gently nudge you through the day. Each pair offers a simple boost—sometimes funny, sometimes tender, always human—capturing the tone of a friend checking in at the start and end of your daily grind.
Tom Brady’s The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance is a wellness and training guide built around Brady’s “pliability” philosophy—emphasizing muscle‑lengthening work, functional strength training, anti‑inflammatory nutrition, hydration, and disciplined daily routines. The book lays out his approach to longevity, recovery, and performance, presenting a system designed to keep athletes and non‑athletes alike healthier, more mobile, and more resilient over time.
The Monks of New Skete’s The Art of Raising a Puppy is a practical, relationship-driven guide to raising a well-balanced dog, blending traditional pack-hierarchy philosophy with the monks’ decades of hands-on experience breeding and training German Shepherds. Organized chronologically, it covers every stage—from selecting a puppy and navigating early socialization windows to house-training and basic obedience. The book emphasizes clear boundaries, structured routines, and mindfulness, encouraging owners to understand canine instincts to build a bond based on mutual respect and calm confidence.
Tim by Måns Mosesson is a deeply reported portrait of Tim Bergling (Avicii), tracing his musical innovation, rapid rise, and personal struggles. Through interviews and Bergling’s own notes, Mosesson offers a compassionate look at a brilliant artist under immense pressure.
Michael’s Review: This brief biography provides rare insights into what made Avicii (1) an innovative artist but also (2) someone who struggled deeply with his mental health.
A Guide to the Louvre by Fabrice Douar is a compact, visitor‑friendly introduction to the world’s most famous museum, designed to help readers navigate its vast collections with clarity and purpose. The book highlights major masterpieces—from ancient civilizations to Renaissance icons and 19th‑century French painting—while offering historical context, thematic connections, and practical tips for planning an efficient visit. Blending art history with clear orientation advice, it serves as both a primer for first‑time visitors and a helpful companion for anyone wanting to deepen their appreciation of the Louvre’s most significant works.
Hello Habits: A Minimalist’s Guide to a Better Life by Fumio Sasaki is a concise, practical exploration of how small, intentional habits can reshape daily life. Drawing from his own minimalist transformation, Sasaki shows how simplifying your environment makes it easier to build routines that support clarity, calm, and long‑term well‑being. The book blends psychology, habit science, and personal reflection to offer gentle, actionable guidance for creating a life anchored in purpose rather than clutter or distraction.
100 Things Auburn Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Evan Woodbery is a lively, tradition‑rich guide to the history, culture, and essential experiences of Auburn football. Organized into bite‑sized entries, it covers legendary players and coaches, iconic games, unforgettable rivalries, campus rituals, and the must‑do activities that define life as a true Auburn fan. The book blends nostalgia, insider knowledge, and practical tips to help readers deepen their connection to Auburn’s past and present.
Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths explores how classic computer‑science algorithms can help humans make better everyday decisions—from choosing when to stop searching and start committing, to scheduling tasks, managing memory, dealing with randomness, and navigating social interactions. The authors translate concepts like optimal stopping, caching, sorting, and game theory into practical, intuitive strategies for real life, showing how computational thinking can reduce friction, clarify choices, and improve how we use our limited time and attention.
Michael’s Review: This book is an interesting read for the analytically-minded individuals who want to make choices more efficiently.
Sheepadoodles: The Ultimate Sheepadoodle Dog Manual by George Hoppendale and Asia Moore is a comprehensive, owner‑oriented guide to understanding, training, and caring for a Sheepadoodle from puppyhood through adulthood. It covers temperament, socialization, grooming, exercise needs, health issues, and behavior management, all tailored to this energetic, intelligent, people‑focused crossbreed. The authors emphasize positive training methods and practical routines to help owners raise a well‑balanced, healthy, and deeply bonded Sheepadoodle.
The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom reframes wealth as a multidimensional system made up of time, social, mental, physical, and financial wealth. Bloom argues that a fulfilling life comes from intentionally cultivating all five, not just accumulating money, and he offers clear, actionable strategies for building each form of wealth through habits, relationships, health, and long‑term thinking. Blending personal stories with practical frameworks, the book serves as a guide to designing a life that is rich in purpose, freedom, and resilience.
Minimalista by Shira Gill offers a practical, design‑forward approach to simplifying your home and your habits, showing how intentional decluttering can create more space, clarity, and calm. Through step‑by‑step guidance, mindset shifts, and beautifully structured methods, Gill helps readers edit their belongings, streamline daily routines, and build a home that reflects their values rather than their accumulation.
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