Sonja Lyubomirsky
Social psychologist at UC Riverside who studies happiness; author of The How of Happiness.
Big Brother by Lionel Shriver
If reading about a morbidly obese brother was not on your to-do list, think again. Unusual, gripping, thoughtful.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast
I don't usually read graphic novels, but this is one of the best.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Alter
If anyone wants to know why social psychology is so cool, but doesn’t want to read a textbook, this book is for you.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
One of my favorite books of the last decade – about kids with a variety of conditions and disabilities and how their parents manage. Over 1200 pages and you don’t want it to end.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis, Flash Boys . Fascinating and disturbing. I love everything by Michael Lewis.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People . An oldie but goodie. Been trying for years to get my kids to read this.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids by Bryan Caplan
I swear I did not read this to convince myself to have 4 kids. Read it because it was relevant to my research and loved it.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout
One of my favorite novels of the last decade. Even better than Amy and Isabelle and Olive Kitteridge .
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
The Iliad by Homer
Homer, The Iliad . Listened to the fantastic Dan Stevens narration.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
The Nurture Assumption by Judith Rich Harris
Another oldie but goodie. I have re-read this several times and it has changed my entire approach to parenting (and life).
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
The Poet’s Corner by John Lithgow
If you missed your chance to take a poetry class in college, this is a great little primer. I’d listen to it, not read it.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
The Silkworm by J. K. Rowling
I am still mourning P.D. James’ death, but J. K. Rowling totally channels PDJ in her new mystery books. Who knew?
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
Think Like a Freak by Stephen Dubner & Steven Levitt
My 12-year old son and I really enjoyed listening to this together on trips to and from his summer camp.
on psychologytoday.com · 30 Dec 2014 · Report
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