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Check Me Out ;) HAPPINESS BECOMES YOU: A GUIDE TO CHANGING YOUR LIFE FOR GOOD By Tina Turner Tina Turner’s been through some things. In this book, she reveals how Buddhism has helped her find happiness, and how others can overcome challenges and find peace.
AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING By Hank Green An adventurous romp through social-media celebrity, that explores how media and popular opinion shape our world. Plus, there are giant robots.
SOLUTIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS By Allie Brosh
A MAN CALLED OVE By Fredrik Backman
Author and illustrator of the awardwinning webcomic Hyperbole and a Half gives us a relatable and humorous comic memoir that reminds us that it’s okay to not be okay.
A sweet, funny story of love and connection, that shows us how much richer life can be when we turn toward each other instead of away.
BETTER, NOT PERFECT: A REALIST’S GUIDE TO MAXIMUM SUSTAINABLE GOODNESS By Max Bazerman
LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET By Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson CJ rides the bus with his grandma and wonders why they don’t have the things others have. His grandma shows him the beauty and richness of a life filled with love.
This practical guide offers usable advice on how to think more positively and, in turn, create positive impacts for society. An encouraging take on selfimprovement.
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THE ALCHEMIST By Paulo Coelho This simple but eloquent parable about becoming self-empowered, overcoming depression, and believing in dreams is the bedtime story we all need right now.
DON’T STOP By Christine McVie and illustrated by Nusha Ashjaee A charmingly illustrated picture book based on Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac’s enduring anthem to optimism and patience celebrates keeping one’s chin up and rolling with life’s punches.
