I was spending all day on my laptop for work, and evenings scrolling (or doom-scrolling) through social media on my phone. This book nudged me into re-thinking my social media habits and things that were sucking up my time and energy. With practical ideas on not only how to unsubscribe from useless emails but also on how to create an in-real-life community around me, this book reminded me to live my life outside my devices.
Atomic Habits meets The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k in this life-changing guide to freeing yourself from the automated behaviours, values, and relationships that keep you from being happy.
When the pandemic essentially brought the world to a standstill, author Julio Gambuto came to understand a powerful truth: in the pre-pandemic world, people were exhausted, lonely, unhappy, wildly overworked and overbooked, drowning in sea of constantly being on the go and needing to buy more, more, more. But when that pressure disappeared, people rediscovered what was important to them. They quit jobs that made them unhappy and moved…
While I'm not a huge fan of memoirs, getting the inside scoop of how Facebook evolved from its early days and of the personalities of the people who shaped it was riveting...and infuriating. After reading this book, you may wonder why you've given up so much of your time (and data) to the platform. Go outside and get some fresh air!
A 2025 best book of the year so far by The New York Times, The Economist, NPR, and more
“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods." -Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times
“When one of the world's most powerful media companies tries to snuff out a book ― amid other alarming attacks on free speech in America like this ― it's time to pull out all the stops.” –Ron Charles, The Washington Post
This short read was like an episode of The Twilight Zone. While seemingly a story about a 2-person contruction crew paving a road to unite the poor South with the richer North after the end of a Civil War, this book looks at themes such as duty, community, interdependence, and betrayal. The ending was predictable but the book was a good story.
From the bestselling author of The Circle and The Monk of Mokha comes a taut, suspenseful story of two foreigners' role in a nation's fragile peace.
'Tightly written, carefully designed to wrong-foot preconceptions, and astute . . . An intensely gripping story' Evening Standard
An unnamed country is leaving the darkness of a decade at war, and to commemorate the armistice the government commissions a new road connecting two halves of the state.
Two men, foreign contractors from the same company, are sent to finish the highway. While one is flighty and adventurous, wanting to experience the nightlife and people,…
What if we're not meant to follow just one career path but, rather, pursue a squiggly line career that moves us across professions and industries? Filled with examples of real life squiggly line careers and interactive exercises, this book challenges you to think beyond your job title and the traditional career path. It also provides tips and guidance for recruiters, human resource professionals and hiring managers, and makes the case for how to attract a squiggly line career candidate.
