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This Invisible Force Shaping How You Feel, Move, and Heal

By Brennan Spiegel

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This Invisible Force Shaping How You Feel, Move, and Heal Book Bites Health Science

We all navigate gravity differently—and we can get better at it.

The Next Big Idea Club’s Season 28 Finalists

By Editors

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The Next Big Idea Club’s Season 28 Finalists Career Happiness Health

Without further ado, the new books we’re most excited about right now are…

What Our Carbon Past Reveals About Humanity’s Future

By Peter Brannen

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What Our Carbon Past Reveals About Humanity’s Future Book Bites Environment Science

CO2 profoundly shaped the evolution of humanity.

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Best Happiness Books of 2025 (So Far)

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Best Happiness Books of 2025 (So Far) Happiness

Looking for a mood boost? These are the 9 best books on happiness to hit shelves in 2025—so far.

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5 Science-Backed Strategies to Help You Take Bold Action

By Ranjay Gulati

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5 Science-Backed Strategies to Help You Take Bold Action Book Bites Entrepreneurship Science

Courage is a choice, not an innate trait.

How to Untangle the Fear Knots That Hold You Back

By Ruth DeFoster & Natashia Swalve

How to Untangle the Fear Knots That Hold You Back Book Bites Habits & Productivity Psychology

Fears are at least partially hardwired.

5 Proven Self-Talk Strategies to Strengthen Leadership

By Suzy Burke, Ryan Berman & Rhett Power

5 Proven Self-Talk Strategies to Strengthen Leadership Book Bites Career Entrepreneurship

Self-talk is the hidden saboteur of leadership.

It’s Not All On You: 5 Nonfiction Books That Explain Life’s Hidden Forces

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It’s Not All On You: 5 Nonfiction Books That Explain Life’s Hidden Forces Career Happiness Health

These five nonfiction books shine a light on the hidden influences shaping our health, money, relationships, and identity—reminding us that it’s not all on you.

5 Scientific Reasons You Struggle to Lose Weight

By Julia Belluz & Kevin Hall

5 Scientific Reasons You Struggle to Lose Weight Book Bites Health Science

A slow metabolism is not the reason for most weight struggles.

Why You Feel Bad for Your Roomba (and Talk to Your Cat)

By Justin Gregg

Why You Feel Bad for Your Roomba (and Talk to Your Cat) Book Bites Habits & Productivity Science

Anthropomorphism is a cognitive bias that subconsciously influences behavior.

Jim Cramer’s Playbook for Investing With a Wealth Mindset

By Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer’s Playbook for Investing With a Wealth Mindset Book Bites Money Politics & Economics

All money advice is not equal.

5 Reasons Statistics Aren’t Explaining the Everyday American Experience

By Gene Ludwig

5 Reasons Statistics Aren’t Explaining the Everyday American Experience Book Bites Money Politics & Economics

A quarter of Americans are functionally unemployed.

Will AI Strengthen or Undermine Democracy?

By Bruce Schneier & Nathan Sanders

Will AI Strengthen or Undermine Democracy? Book Bites Politics & Economics Technology

AI’s global democratic impact is already profound.

The War in Your Head: The Neuroscience of Human Conflict

By Nicholas Wright

The War in Your Head: The Neuroscience of Human Conflict Book Bites Politics & Economics Science

Every brain is built to win (or at least survive) a fight.

The Real Reasons Authenticity at Work Feels Impossible

By Jodi-Ann Burey

The Real Reasons Authenticity at Work Feels Impossible Book Bites Career Health

Being more authentic cannot change company culture.

The Next Big Idea Club’s January 2026 Must-Read Books

By Panio Gianopoulos

The Next Big Idea Club’s January 2026 Must-Read Books Arts & Culture Politics & Economics Science

Introducing the most promising, must-read nonfiction titles scheduled for release in January of 2026!