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The best books about how to try new things, even if you are scared

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The best books for living this wild and precious life to its fullest

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The best books that will change the way you live your life

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The best books that supercharge women’s confidence and accelerate their advancement

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The best book for anyone who has ever dated the wrong person…and who hasn’t?

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The best memoirs that inspire you to live a great story

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The best books that empower women and girls (often with a touch of magic)

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The best books to make your marketing more creative

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The best books about psychic powers, consciousness, and the quest for the numinous

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The best books on creating content that put your butt where your heart is

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The best books for inspiration…just when you need it most

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The best art books for painters to stay creative

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The best books for writers battling through the artist’s journey

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The best nature, art, and ritual books you’ll ever read

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The best books for lifelong learning

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The best books to inspire beginning writers

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