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Focus (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Part of Harvard Business Review's Emotional Intelligence series, "Focus" provides science-backed strategies to sharpen concentration and overcome distractions in today's attention-deficit world. Drawing from research, it offers techniques to strengthen cognitive abilities like working memory, manage mind wandering, prioritize tasks, and cultivate the sustained focus required for peak productivity and effective leadership. With practical tips for enhancing this critical emotional intelligence competency, "Focus" aims to help readers direct their energies toward what matters most.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is the story of a struggling Tokyo bookshop owner, Kiyoshi Morisaki, and his loyal customers. Over one year, we see Morisaki's quiet but profound impact on various people through his personalized book recommendations that provide clarity, meaning, and solace. A elderly widow coping with grief finds uplifting reads. A desperate young man tries to find the perfect gift for his girlfriend. Through these interactions and the connections formed around a shared love of books, the novel explores the power of human bonds and reading to remind us what matters most in life.
Pachinko
Pachinko follows four generations of a Korean family living in Japan. Beginning in early 1900s Korea, Sunja falls pregnant and marries a minister bound for Japan. There, the family faces discrimination and hardship, yet perseveres through the generations. An epic saga exploring identity, sacrifice, love, and survival.
The Ballad Of Never After
"The Ballad of Never After" by ​Stephanie Garber is the second book in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series. It follows ​Evangeline Fox as she navigates her complicated relationship with a Fate named ​Jacks and her destiny to open a door to ancient magic. Evangeline must find a way to wake her husband, ​Prince Apollo, who was put into an enchanted sleep. Along the way, she faces curses, dangerous quests, and a choice between love and sacrifice.
Once Upon A Broken Heart
"Once Upon A Broken Heart" by Stephanie Garber is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the story of Evangeline Fox, who makes a dangerous deal with a mysterious entity to mend her broken heart. As she navigates a world of magic, intrigue, and romance, Evangeline discovers that love and wishes come at a steep price. #BookRecommendation #MagicalWorld#FantasyNovel#YABooks#EvangelineFox
Swallows and Amazons
"Swallows and Amazons" by Arthur Ransome is an enchanting children's adventure novel set in the Lake District of England. The story follows the Walker siblings, John, Susan, Titty, and Roger, as they embark on a summer holiday filled with imaginative exploits. #SwallowsAndAmazons #ArthurRansome #ChildrensAdventure#ImaginativePlay #SailingAdventure #ChildhoodFreedom
Tuesdays With Morrie
"Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom is a profound and heartwarming memoir that explores the transformative power of friendship and the lessons we can learn from those nearing the end of their lives. The story is based on Mitch Albom's real-life relationship with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz. #TuesdaysWithMorrie #MitchAlbom #Memoir #LifeLessons #Friendship#MeaningofLife #PersonalGrowth #bookrecommendation
When Marnie Was There
"When Marnie Was There" by Joan G. Robinson is a touching and atmospheric children's novel that tells the story of Anna, a young girl struggling with feelings of loneliness and displacement. Sent to live in the countryside due to her fragile health, Anna discovers an abandoned house near the marshes called Marsh House. #WhenMarnieWasThere #ChildrensLiterature #ChildrensFiction #MagicalEncounters #ImaginativeWorlds #ChildhoodAdventures #bookrecommendation
All The Bright Places
"All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven is a compelling young adult novel that delves into themes of love, loss, and mental health. The story revolves around Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, two high school students who meet unexpectedly on the ledge of their school's bell tower, both contemplating suicide. #AllTheBrightPlaces #JenniferNiven #YoungAdultFiction #ContemporaryNovel #MentalHealthAwareness #LoveAndLoss
The Borrowers
"The Borrowers" by Mary Norton is a delightful children's fantasy novel that takes readers on an enchanting journey into the hidden world of tiny people called "Borrowers." The story follows the Clock family, consisting of Pod, Homily, and their daughter Arrietty, who live secretly beneath the floorboards of an old house. #TheBorrowers #MaryNorton #ChildrensFantasy #FriendshipStory #HiddenWonders #EnchantingAdventure #bookrecommendation
Mick Harte Was Here
"Mick Harte Was Here" by Barbara Park is a poignant and heartfelt middle-grade novel that explores themes of loss, grief, and resilience. The story revolves around Phoebe, a young girl who has recently lost her older brother, Mick, in a tragic bicycle accident. #MickHarteWasHere #BarbaraPark #MiddleGradeNovel #GriefJourney #ChildrensBooks #HeartwarmingStory #bookrecommendation
Atomic Habits
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a self-help book that offers a practical and proven framework for developing good habits and breaking bad ones. The book emphasizes the importance of making small, consistent changes to our daily routines, and provides a step-by-step approach for creating new habits that can help us achieve our goals. #bookrecommendation #SelfHelp #PersonalDevelopment #HabitBuilding #GoalAchievement #Consistency #SmallChanges #PositiveChanges #LifeImprovement
Pride and Prejudice
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a classic romantic novel that follows the lives of the Bennet family, specifically the second eldest daughter Elizabeth Bennet. The story takes place in 19th century England, where the main focus is on marriage and social status. #bookrecommendations #JaneAusten #ClassicRomance #Comedy
Red Queen
"Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard is a dystopian young adult novel set in a world divided by blood. The society is separated into two groups, the Red-blooded commoners who serve the Silver-blooded elite, who possess magical abilities. #bookrecommendation #YoungAdult #DystopianFiction #Fantasy #Magic #Betrayal #Power #Politics #Revolution
These Hollow Vows
"These Hollow Vows" by Lexi Ryan is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Brie, a teenage girl who lives in a world where humans coexist with fairies, who have been forced to live in hiding for their own safety. Brie has always been fascinated by the fairies and their magic, but when she meets a mysterious fairy prince named Finn, her life takes a dramatic turn. #bookrecommendation #YoungAdultFantasy #EnchantedWorld #FairyTale #Magic #Adventure #Romance #Action #Suspense