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Arrivals
You’re Not That Great (But Neither Is Anyone Else), Elan Gale
The message of this contrarian self-help book can be expressed in three short sentences: Get. Over. Yourself. Instead of wasting time, money and energy on self-improvement regimens, we should just get on with our lives — and in so doing have a fighting chance of becoming satisfied men and women.
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Life: 100+ Ways to Hack Your Look, Love, Work … By Doing (Almost) Nothing, Jennifer Byrne
This is a compendium of amusing (and occasionally possibly useful) life hacks for ladies seeking success with very little effort. Satirist Jennifer Byrne begins with a section on Looking Presentable (you want beach hair but hate going to the beach). A great time-waster for lazy girls.
The Little Book of Stress Relief, David Posen
In 1981, family doctor David Posen attended a seminar on stress management in Montreal and found his life’s calling. This is the third edition of his Little Book of Stress Relief, each one updated and revised to reflect new thinking on this ever-morphing topic.
What Would Nietzsche Do?: Philosophical Solutions To Everyday Problems, Marcus Weeks
Author Marcus Weeks surveys the great philosophers (Nietzsche, as the title suggests, but also Socrates, Kant, Hume, Derrida and many more) to find answers to life’s burning questions, such as: How do I mend a broken heart? Will taking drugs help me make sense of the universe? and many more.
Midlife: A Philosophical Guide, Kieran Setiya
Kieran Setiya is a 40-something philosophy prof at MIT who was staring down the barrel of his own midlife crisis when he embarked on this book. He sets aside his personal travails in this accessible exploration of what history’s great thinkers have had to say on the subject.
Reviews
Woman At 1,000 Degrees, Hallgrimur Helgason
Old Hera Bjornsson is dying, and she can’t wait. She’s made herself an appointment at the crematorium for the 14th, and she doesn’t want to miss it. As she tells her story, we learn that this is a woman who refuses to be reduced to the role of daughter, wife, mother, victim, whore or criminal.
The Black Painting, Neil Olson
A spooky work by Francisco Goya exerts powers that drive viewers bonkers. “Black Painting” purportedly belongs to a series of gruesome works created by the Spanish genius near the end of his life. With its page-turning plot and moody atmospherics, Olson’s tale proves seductive.
The Transition, Luke Kennard
Karl and Genevieve are struggling to keep up in the new economy. When Karl faces jail-time for fraud and mammoth debt, their accountant recommends The Transition. They’ll give up their apartment and most of their previous lives and move in with a pair of mentors.
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The Case of the Missing Men, Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes
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You’re Not That Great (But Neither Is Anyone Else), Elan Gale
The message of this contrarian self-help book can be expressed in three short sentences: Get. Over. Yourself. Instead of wasting time, money and energy on self-improvement regimens, we should just get on with our lives — and in so doing have a fighting chance of becoming satisfied men and women.
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Life: 100+ Ways to Hack Your Look, Love, Work … By Doing (Almost) Nothing, Jennifer Byrne
This is a compendium of amusing (and occasionally possibly useful) life hacks for ladies seeking success with very little effort. Satirist Jennifer Byrne begins with a section on Looking Presentable (you want beach hair but hate going to the beach). A great time-waster for lazy girls.
The Little Book of Stress Relief, David Posen
In 1981, family doctor David Posen attended a seminar on stress management in Montreal and found his life’s calling. This is the third edition of his Little Book of Stress Relief, each one updated and revised to reflect new thinking on this ever-morphing topic.
What Would Nietzsche Do?: Philosophical Solutions To Everyday Problems, Marcus Weeks
Author Marcus Weeks surveys the great philosophers (Nietzsche, as the title suggests, but also Socrates, Kant, Hume, Derrida and many more) to find answers to life’s burning questions, such as: How do I mend a broken heart? Will taking drugs help me make sense of the universe? and many more.
Midlife: A Philosophical Guide, Kieran Setiya
Kieran Setiya is a 40-something philosophy prof at MIT who was staring down the barrel of his own midlife crisis when he embarked on this book. He sets aside his personal travails in this accessible exploration of what history’s great thinkers have had to say on the subject.
Reviews
Woman At 1,000 Degrees, Hallgrimur Helgason
Old Hera Bjornsson is dying, and she can’t wait. She’s made herself an appointment at the crematorium for the 14th, and she doesn’t want to miss it. As she tells her story, we learn that this is a woman who refuses to be reduced to the role of daughter, wife, mother, victim, whore or criminal.
The Black Painting, Neil Olson
A spooky work by Francisco Goya exerts powers that drive viewers bonkers. “Black Painting” purportedly belongs to a series of gruesome works created by the Spanish genius near the end of his life. With its page-turning plot and moody atmospherics, Olson’s tale proves seductive.
The Transition, Luke Kennard
Karl and Genevieve are struggling to keep up in the new economy. When Karl faces jail-time for fraud and mammoth debt, their accountant recommends The Transition. They’ll give up their apartment and most of their previous lives and move in with a pair of mentors.
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The Case of the Missing Men, Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes