“Goodbye, Things,” by Fumio Sasaki
This work is a treatise on minimalism that includes tips, tricks, and a few personal anecdotes as well. In my mind, the most obvious book to compare this one to…
“How To Change Your Mind,” by Michael Pollan
The premise of the work is to examine how use and research of psychedelic substances have changed over the last half-century, especially given the recent resurgence of scientific inquiry in…
“The Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” by Patrick Lencioni
The premise of the book is that it follows the life of a recently retired CEO as he develops a theory on what makes a job miserable. To him (and…
“Wishful Drinking,” by Carrie Fisher
The premise of the (audio)book is to serve as a narrated version of Carrie Fisher's one-woman show of the same name. It also serves as an abridged autobiography of sorts,…
“Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady” by Susan Quinn
I have mixed feelings about this work. I was initially drawn in by the hope of romance (given the subtitle), but this book didn't deliver. Though letters between the titular…
“The Bassoon King,” by Rainn Wilson
This memoir spans Wilson's childhood to his "post-Office," career. It covers a wide variety of subjects, from spirituality and comedy to acting and human connection. This work is worth a…
“Unfu*k Yourself,” by Gary John Bishop
"Unfu*k Yourself," by Gary John Bishop is part pep-talk, part self-help book. It doesn't necessarily break new ground in the self-help genre, but its presentation / aesthetics (ie the book's…
“Racism Without Racists,” by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
The work focuses on race and racism in America. In particular, Bonilla-Silva zeros in on what he calls, "colorblind racism," (aka nice racism, smiling racism, etc). Though this term may…
“Women Who Run With the Wolves,” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Part myth, part lecture, and part self-help book, this work seeks to wear many hats. The book is more successful in some areas than others, however, and left me with…
“Bossypants,” by Tina Fey
"Bossypants," by Tina Fey chronicles the life and times of the author. Fey discusses everything from her own childhood to her experiences as a working mother. Fans will be glad…