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A Psychoanalyst on Finding and Keeping Love

By Stephen Grosz

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A Psychoanalyst on Finding and Keeping Love Book Bites Happiness Psychology

We begin loving from a place of confusion.

What We Get Wrong About Crime, Character, and Responsibility

By Robert Sampson

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What We Get Wrong About Crime, Character, and Responsibility Book Bites Politics & Economics

Societal changes over time shape people’s life outcomes in powerful ways.

Why Better Boundaries Lead to Better Relationships

By Nedra Glover Tawwab

Why Better Boundaries Lead to Better Relationships Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Attachment styles are not fixed information.

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Does Your Pet Really Love You? The New Science of Human-Animal Bonds

Jay Ingram

By Jay Ingram

Does Your Pet Really Love You? The New Science of Human-Animal Bonds Book Bites Science

It’s a pet world.

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The Biggest Myths About Attraction—Debunked by Science

By Paul Eastwick

The Biggest Myths About Attraction—Debunked by Science Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Compatibility is crucial, but unpredictable.

Think You Can Do Better Than Our Politicians? 5 Reasons for Citizen Rule

By Hélène Landemore

Think You Can Do Better Than Our Politicians? 5 Reasons for Citizen Rule Book Bites Politics & Economics

Politics without politicians heals and reconciles people.

5 Research-Backed Ways to Feel More Loved and Valued

By Sonja Lyubomirsky & Harry Reis

5 Research-Backed Ways to Feel More Loved and Valued Book Bites Happiness Psychology

Listen like there’ll be a quiz tomorrow.

From Descartes to Deep Learning: The Mathematics of Thought

By Tom Griffiths

From Descartes to Deep Learning: The Mathematics of Thought Book Bites Science Technology

The story of AI goes back hundreds of years.

Swipe Right on These 8 New Books About Love and Sex

By Editors

Swipe Right on These 8 New Books About Love and Sex Happiness Psychology

These 8 new nonfiction books offer fresh perspectives on love, sex, and connection.

The Most Critical Professional Skill Today Is Not What You’d Expect

By Liz Tran

The Most Critical Professional Skill Today Is Not What You’d Expect Book Bites Career Technology

AQ, or the Agility Quotient, is the primary intelligence needed for today’s world.

Why Your Work Calendar Is a Dumpster Fire—and How to Put It Out

By Rebecca Hinds

Why Your Work Calendar Is a Dumpster Fire—and How to Put It Out Book Bites Career Habits & Productivity

Treat your meetings like a product.

5 Design Principles for Feeling Fully Alive

By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

5 Design Principles for Feeling Fully Alive Book Bites Happiness Psychology

What’s better than fulfillment? Learning to become fully alive.

How to Live a Meaningful Life—Without Trying So Hard

By Editors

How to Live a Meaningful Life—Without Trying So Hard Habits & Productivity Health Psychology

These five nonfiction books suggest a lighter, more humane approach to self improvement.

How to Make Your Sex Life Healthier, Happier, and Hotter Than Ever

By Nicole McNichols

How to Make Your Sex Life Healthier, Happier, and Hotter Than Ever Book Bites Health Psychology

Pleasure is an underleveraged life hack.

What Robotics, Rage, and Revolution Mean for the Republic

By Jonathan Turley

What Robotics, Rage, and Revolution Mean for the Republic Book Bites Politics & Economics Technology

The American Revolution is unique because it did not ultimately consume itself.

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them

By Tom Bellamy

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them Book Bites Happiness Science

People can be addictive.