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"Highbrow, brilliant." --The Approval Matrix, New York magazine

One of Cosmopolitan's 12 Books You'll Be Dying to Read This Summer
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of Summer 2020
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1 author picked Self Care as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Self Care is a timely novel with interesting ideas and characters. I devoured it during a few trips to the beach while on vacation, so needless to say, it's a great beach read. This novel really moves and is written with a light touch, ensuring it never veers into being overly serious. 

Typically, I find the world of startups, social media and self-care gurus to be unbearable. Stein circumvents the minefield of potential obnoxious tendencies and tropes, revealing characters that feel real and even garner some sympathy. 

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