Strangers

by Belle Burden

In March 2020, Belle Burden was safe and secure with her family navigating the early days of the pandemic together—Then, without warning or explanation, her husband of 20 years announced that he was leaving. Overnight, her partner became a man she hardly recognized. In Strangers, Burden revisits her marriage, searching for clues. As she begins to see through a new lens, she reckons with the lessons about how a woman is expected to behave in the face of betrayal and transforms from a discreet, compliant woman to someone braver, and determined to use her voice.

UP! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise

by Kelly and Katy Mooney

The Correspondent

by Virginia Evans

Most mornings, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. She used the letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness. The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime.

The Comfort Book

by Matt Haig

THE COMFORT BOOK is a collection of notes, lists, and stories written over a span of several years that originally served as reminders to the author’s future self that things are not always as dark as they seem. Incorporating a diverse array of sources from across the world, history, science, and his own experiences, Haig offers warmth and reassurance, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of existence.

Splinters

by Leslie Jamison

Jamison turns her unrivaled powers of perception to the most intimate relationships of her life: her consuming love for her young daughter, a ruptured marriage once swollen with hope, and the shaping legacy of her parents’ complicated bond. This book grieves the departure of one love even as it celebrates the arrival of another. Examining what it means for a woman, a mother, an artist, a teacher, and a lover, she places the magical and the mundane side by side in surprising ways resulting in a work of nonfiction like no other.

A Year of Self-Care

by Dr. Zoe Shaw

A Year of Self-Care will jump-start your self-care practice in just fifteen minutes every morning helping you to feel stronger, happier, and healthier. The full year of research backed exercises inspire gratitude, positive thinking and self-love. Discover a fresh outlook on life and improve your confidence and well-being with this guided journal and spend 2026 focusing on what matters- YOU!

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The Thirteen Gift

Joanne Huist Smith

After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children–especially with the holiday season approaching. But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their “True Friends.” As the Smiths come together to solve the mystery of who the gifts are from, they begin to thaw out from their grief and come together again as a family. This true story about the power of random acts of kindness will warm the heart, a beautiful reminder of the miracles of Christmas and the gift of family during the holiday season.

The Gifts of Imperfection

by Brene Brown

For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts by showing us the way to choose authenticity and worthiness, and it all started with The Gifts of Imperfection. What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations getting in the way of change, and allow us to accept our mistakes, find compassion for ourselves, and push ahead to become a better person. This is one of those books that gets better with every read.

The Road to Burgundy

by Ray Walker

Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn’t stifle. He quit his job, moved to France, and  started a winery. With little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking experience, he immersed himself in the extraordinary history of Burgundy’s vineyards and began honing his skills. Following Ray’s journey to secure the region’s most coveted grapes, The Road to Burgundy is a glorious celebration of finding one’s true path in life and taking a chance—whatever the odds.

Enchantment by Katherine May

Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change leaving us fearful and tired. The low hum of fatigue and anxiety had Katherine May wondering if there was a way she could feel more rested and at ease. Enchantment invites the reader on a journey to reawaken our sense of wonder and awe. With humor, candor, and warmth, the author shares stories of her own struggles and feelings of overwhelm. Craving a different way to live, May explores the elements of earth, water, fire, and air identifying their quiet traces of magic that can be found only when we look for them. Through attention and ritual, she unearths the potency and nourishment that come from quiet reconnection with our environment.