Those interested in nature writing, or at least how humans connect to the world around them, will enjoy The Age of Deer. Erika Howsare explores the constant presence of deer, interviewing animal control officers, a museum interpreter examining the history of deers, and even a woman who raises orphaned fawns.
Release Date: January 2
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Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet
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If climate change has you worried about the future of the planet, check out Not the End of the World. This 2024 read will not only provide some uplifting news about the state of the world, but also offers guidance on how to create a more sustainable lifestyle and contribute to a better planet.
Release Date: January 9
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Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age
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Rather than looking at aging as an emotional obstacle, what if you could avoid a midlife crisis altogether? Learning to Love Midlife wants to help readers see getting older as an exciting new chapter in life.
Release Date: January 16
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Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are
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In the year of an eclipse, it’s the perfect time to get to know the moon a little better. Rebecca Boyle’s book promises a deep dive into our fellow celestial body, and the impact it’s had on our evolution.
Release Date: January 16
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Tripping on Utopia: Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science
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Take a trip (pun intended) on the history of psychedelic science in Tripping on Utopia. The book focuses not on the ’60s and ’70s, where most usually imagine the history of drug experimentation began. Instead, Tripping on Utopia seeks to reveal how scientists and others in the ’40s and ’50s had a hand in ushering a new conversation around psychedelics.
Release Date: January 16
Chris Anderson, the head of TED (as in the viral TED Talks), wants to help the world become more optimistic. His advice? Be more generous. In providing various anecdotes, including his personal narrative of TED’s increasing popularity, Anderson wants to prove that kindness and charity can lead to a better society.
Release Date: January 23
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Who Owns This Sentence?: A History of Copyrights and Wrongs
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Copyright may not seem like an interesting topic, but the complex legal landscape of who own’s what is worth paying attention to. Every part of our lives has copyright involved, whether it’s the phone in your hand or the music you listen to. This look at the history of copyright will teach you how we got to the modern era of copyright law, and how it’s both aided and failed us in the 21st century.
Release: January 23
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Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
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We at Men’s Health are all about helping readers improve their sex lives. So of course we’re excited about Come Together, which seeks to dispel myths people have about sex in relationships (sexual satisfaction doesn’t have to wane over time) and examines the common obstacles that stops couples from having great sex lives, along with how to get over them.
Release Date: January 30
While Come Together will help you fix your sex life, Fight Right wants to help you fix how you approach conflict. When tension arises in your relationship, Drs. John and Julie Gottman want to ensure you stay calm and work to find understanding when you and your partner are at odds.
Release Date: January 30
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Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business–and How to Fix It
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If you’ve ever been called a “workaholic,” this book is for you. Whether you’re a manager or just a very stressed employee, Malissa Clark breaks down why constantly working is bad for both individuals and for businesses.
Release Date: February 6
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The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center
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While you may think your partner is the only friend you need, this book is set out to prove you wrong. Rhaina Cohen argues that not only are friendships important, but they should be considered just as important, if not more, than romantic relationships.
Release Date: February 13
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Cocktails with George and Martha: Movies, Marriage, and the Making of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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Deep dive into Hollywood history with this look at Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?–starting with the original 1962 play, then the 1966 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and the story’s lasting impact today.
Release Date: February 13
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The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without
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Fasting is a fascinating part of our social, religious, and political history. John Oakes looks to examine how the idea of fasting (both in terms of food and in terms of more spiritual ideas of “fasting”) have impacted humans over time, and how the idea of doing less overall can improve our lives.
Release Date: February 13
It’s easy to fall into pessimism and obsess over the worst. That’s why Practical Optimism looks to give readers a way to cope during hardship, while maintaining an overall bright outlook on life. No matter what’s getting you down, Practical Optimism wants to show you there’s still things worth looking forward to.
Release Date: February 20
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Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters
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Take a deep dive into the latest research on memory with Why We Remember. In addition to teaching you how to recall things better, the book explores the power of memory in our lives, and how we can, through memory, improve our brain’s relationship to trauma, healing, and more.
Release Date: February 20
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Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
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Imagine yourself at work, stumbling through a presentation, frustrated you can’t get your point across. Charles Duhigg’s Supercommunicators wants to ensure nothing ever gets lost in translation for you again with this book on how storytelling skills can improve how you have conversations.
Release Date: February 20
When your mental health takes a dip, Languishing is here for you. Corey Keyes’ new book aims to reconstruct how we see self-help and mental wellness, while building up readers’ resilience to get through hardships.
Release Date: February 20
Avoid burnout with Slow Productivity, a book that looks to teach employees everywhere that the key to doing your best isn’t in working to your limit, but slowing down and changing your expectations. If work overwhelms you and you’re eager for a change, you might want to check out this upcoming read.
Release Date: March 5
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3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool
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If you’re a fan of music history, 3 Shades of Blue dives into the creation of the jazz album Kind of Blue, made by three of the genre’s greats–Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans, along with many, many others involved in the project. Get an inside look into how great music is made, and explore the moment jazz reached its popularity peak.
Release Date: March 5
Daniela Rus, a computer scientist, answers all the questions you may have about the future of robotics and how it’s intertwined with the future of humanity. This optimistic look at our technological future is great for anyone who loves deep dives into science.
Release Date: March 5
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