The Inviting Life: An Inspirational Guide to Homemaking, Hosting and Opening the Door to Happiness
By: Laura Calder
3.74
Format: 344 pages, Hardcover
Far more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host—although it is definitely all that too— T…
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1. How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
By: Thomas Cahill
3.81
Format: 246 pages, Paperback
From the fall of Rome to the rise of Charlemagne - the "dark ages" - learning, scholarship, and cul… read more
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"Each one of us will die, naked and alone, on some battlefield not of our own choosing."-Thomas Cahill, How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
"Like the Jews before them, the Irish enshrined literacy as their central religious act."-Thomas Cahill, How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
"By the mid-seventeenth century, the visible image has assumed far greater reality than the invisible thought."-Thomas Cahill, How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
"Well, they may not be civilized, but they certainly are confident—and this confidence is one of the open-handed pleasures of early Irish literature."-Thomas Cahill, How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
2. Hawaii
By: James A. Michener
4.12
Format: None pages, Paperback
Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener brings Hawaii's epic history vividly to life in a c… read more
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3. Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything
By: Anne Bogel
4.00
Format: None pages,
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4. Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World
By: Michael Harris
3.68
Format: None pages, Paperback
"I came away from this book a better human being. Michael Harris' take on existence is calm, unique… read more
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5. Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life
By:
4.29
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Embrace the joy of Paris wherever you live with American expat Ajiri Aki, founder of the French lif… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- self help
6. Notes on a Nervous Planet
By: Matt Haig
3.96
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
A follow-up to Matt Haig's internationally bestselling memoir, Reasons to Stay Alive, a broader loo… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- self help
"Be kind to yourself."-Matt Haig, Notes on a Nervous Planet
"Don’t worry about things you can’t control."-Matt Haig, Notes on a Nervous Planet
"Don’t let anyone or anything make you feel you aren’t enough."-Matt Haig, Notes on a Nervous Planet
"Accept feelings and accept that they are just that: feelings."-Matt Haig, Notes on a Nervous Planet
7. The Museum of Lost Quilts (Elm Creek Quilts, #22)
By: Jennifer Chiaverini
4.11
Format: 307 pages, Hardcover
Jennifer Chiaverini’s beloved and bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series returns with the first Elm Cr… read more
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8. How to Keep House While Drowning
By: K.C. Davis
4.25
Format: 151 pages, Kindle Edition
How to Keep House While Drowning will introduce you to six life-changing principles that will revol… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
"Shame has never helped anyone's mental health."-K.C. Davis, How to Keep House While Drowning
"No one ever shamed themselves into better mental health."-K.C. Davis, How to Keep House While Drowning
9. My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place
By: Meik Wiking
4.01
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge, helps you turn your home into… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
10. Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life
By: Marie Kondō
3.62
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From the #1 bestselling sensation and Netflix star comes her inspirational visual guide to elevatin… read more
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- self help
"It's hard to change someone else. But we can change ourselves."-Marie Kondō, Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life
"The true purpose of tidying is not to cut down on your possessions or declutter your space. The ultimate goal is to spark joy every day and lead a joyful life."-Marie Kondō, Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life
"Ultimately, I think the purpose of life is to be happy and fulfilled. I don't mean this in a selfish 'me first' way. When we exude an aura of happiniess, this positive energy spreads to those around …"-Marie Kondō, Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life
11. Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World
By: John Vaillant
4.35
Format: 432 pages, Hardcover
A stunning account of a colossal wildfire that collided with a city and a panoramic exploration of … read more
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- nonfiction
- canada
12. The Road Years: A Memoir, Continued . . .
By: Rick Mercer
4.45
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Rick Mercer is back—again!—with the eagerly awaited sequel to his bestselling memoir At the end … read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- canada
13. Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
By: Kelly Starrett
4.25
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Simple and proven physical practices designed to improve the way your body feels—less stiffness! fe… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
14. Cottage by the Sea
By: Debbie Macomber
3.99
Format: 429 pages, Kindle Edition
Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes h… read more
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15. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
By: Margareta Magnusson
3.58
Format: 160 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning— now a TV series… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- self help
"...unless you depend on your looks for your career or your joy, hinging your life on looking young is such a bad idea."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
"The world is always ending, and yet it continues to survive. We must always hope for a sustainable future, but hope is not enough."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
"It is never too late to do anything, unless it is really too late and you are. dead. The moment you start thinking it is too late, then you begin to die. I will keep going and do all I want to do."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
"The older I get, the more I find that I remember clearly all the things I said yes to, just when I was about to say no. I must admit I have not been open-minded all the time. I just wish I had been."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
16. The Patron Saint of Second Chances
By: Christine Simon
3.59
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The self-appointed mayor of a tiny Italian village is determined to save his hometown no matter the… read more
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"I am just saying, no one can be here forever. And that is why it matters what you choose to do if God gives you the chance."-Christine Simon, The Patron Saint of Second Chances
17. Zen: The Art of Simple Living
By: Shunmyō Masuno
3.88
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Zen is the perfect antidote to the chaos of modern life . . . In clear, practical and easy to f… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
18. The Fake
By: Zoe Whittall
3.44
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
A con artist can make you feel like the luckiest person on earth just to be in their presence. But … read more
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"There are worse things than telling a lie."-Zoe Whittall, The Fake
19. The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms
By: Mary Claire Haver
4.01
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A comprehensive, medically-tested eating and lifestyle program--including 40 delicious recipes--to … read more
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- cookbooks
- food
- nonfiction
- self help
20. Make a Wish (Spark House, #3)
By: Helena Hunting
3.70
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
Ever have a defining life moment you wish you could do over? Harley Spark has one. The time she alm… read more
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21. Defying Jihad: The Dramatic True Story of a Woman Who Volunteered to Kill Infidels—and Then Faced Death for Becoming One
By: Esther Ahmad
4.61
Format: 293 pages, Kindle Edition
If you truly love Allah, you will die for him.Your death will mean much reward for you and your fam… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
22. The Bittlemores
By: Jann Arden
3.87
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A heartfelt, comic, and deeply satisfying debut novel from the #1 bestselling author, singer-songwr… read more
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- canada
23. The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self (Oprah's Book Club)
By: Martha N. Beck
4.17
Format: 327 pages, Hardcover
Bestselling author, life coach, and sociologist Martha Beck explains why “ integrity ”— needed now … read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
24. Everything is Figureoutable
By: Marie Forleo
3.98
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
Do you ever have trouble finishing what you start? Do amazing ideas come to you all the time but af… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
"Bullshit makes good fertilizer."-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable
"Clarity comes from engagement, not thought!"-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable
"...a fall is never final unless you stay on the ground."-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable
"There's a difference between owning your choices and blaming yourself."-Marie Forleo, Everything is Figureoutable
25. Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round
By: Myquillyn Smith
4.09
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Decorating your home for each season doesn't have to be stressful, overwhelming, or expensive—just … read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
"Fall has a big job of taking us from summer to pre-Christmas."-Myquillyn Smith, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round
"... I take my cues from "Flylady" Marla Cilley, who says, "Housework done imperfectly still blesses your family."... we delight in what we can do, however little."-Myquillyn Smith, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round
"Every year, I'm shocked at the abundance of growth, life, and wholeness that seem to happen in a matter of weeks. Half the year we live in Eden, the other half on Mars."-Myquillyn Smith, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round
"Instead of calling plastic décor fake-- or it's fancy sister, faux-- I refer to it as pretend. It's pretend because using it and believing it's real is a workout for the imagination. We all know ther…"-Myquillyn Smith, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round
26. Start Without Me (I'll Be There in a Minute)
By: Gary Janetti
3.91
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author Gary Janetti comes Start Without Me, a collection of hilario… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
27. Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei, #1)
By: Abigail Hing Wen
3.68
Format: 432 pages, Paperback
When eighteen-year-old Ever Wong’s parents send her from Ohio to Taiwan to study Mandarin for the s… read more
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"I don't care what baggage they dragged over the ocean. They have no right to make me carry it the rest of my life."-Abigail Hing Wen, Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei, #1)
"--and at every turn, he finds excuses to touch me, pushing money into my hand, running his palm down my back, around the curve of my waist."-Abigail Hing Wen, Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei, #1)
"He takes his time. A slow burn that builds and builds, until I am clawing at the stones and my back arches, and my toes splash and my body ripens under his grip."-Abigail Hing Wen, Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei, #1)
"I snatch my body as well as my bad from Rick. My heart pounds in my throat. His hand and arm have branded themselves through the fabric of my clothes into my skin."-Abigail Hing Wen, Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei, #1)
28. Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life
By: Shira Gill
4.16
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Elevate your personal style, trim your belongings, and transform your life, one room at a time, wit… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
29. BFF: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found
By: Christie Tate
3.75
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
* “A love story about the miracle of friendship.” —Maggie Smith * “Fearless and unflinching.” — Pit… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- self help
30. 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life: Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other High-Conflict Personalities
By: Bill Eddy
3.93
Format: 197 pages, Paperback
Some difficult people aren't just hard to deal with--they're dangerous. Do you know someone whose m… read more
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- nonfiction
- self help
31. The Inviting Life: An Inspirational Guide to Homemaking, Hosting and Opening the Door to Happiness
By: Laura Calder
3.74
Format: 344 pages, Hardcover
Far more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host—although it is definitely all that too— T… read more
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- nonfiction
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