Clean : the new science of skin
by James Hamblin

A lively introduction to the new science of skin microbes and probiotics draws on expert and alternative-treatment insights to clarify contradictory recommendations and explain how to cultivate a healthy and natural biome for optimal skin health.

Why We Can't Sleep : Women's New Midlife Crisis
by Ada Calhoun

The award-winning author of Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give presents a generation-defining exploration of the impossible standards being imposed on middle-aged Generation X women and what the author recommends to avoid burnout.

The Hilarious World of Depression
by John Moe

What it is: An engaging and inspiring memoir of the author's ongoing battle with clinical depression, a topic he discusses with famous guests on his podcast of the same name.

Cameos by: Andy Richter, Maria Bamford, John Green, Dick Cavett, Patton Oswalt, and other famous people who have struggled with their
mental health.

Reviewer say: This "edifying, enjoyable take on the realities of living with depression will uplift any reader" (Publishers Weekly).

Why We Swim
by Bonnie Tsui

Sharing stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club, and modern-day Japanese samurai swimmers, a New York Times contributor investigates what about water—despite its dangers—draws us to it time and time again.

Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything
by BJ Fogg, PhD

What it's about: the scientific underpinnings of habit formation, with insights about how to manage your expectations, motivations, and emotional responses.

Why you might like it: The advice presented here is well-grounded in research but is written in an inspiring tone and broken down into practical, approachable steps.

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
by Daniel H. Pink

What it is: an accessible and thought-provoking look at how time (and our perception of it) impacts us in unexpected psychological, biological, and economic ways.  

Topics include: how the time of day might affect the decisions we make; the wide-ranging ripple effects of afternoon energy drops; how to best harness the power of your own circadian rhythm.

Want a taste? "If you want to measure the world’s emotional state, to find a mood ring large enough to encircle the globe, you could do worse than Twitter."

Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do
by Eve Rodsky

What it's about: the unequal expectations faced by many working women and how they spend their "free" time, with a focus on common disparities in household labor and ways to shrink the gap. 

Why you should read it: with the rapid increase of people working from home, these issues could not be more important or timely.

Reviewers say: Fair Play is "potentially revolutionary" and gives readers "the right combination of venting and commiserating balanced by practical solutions" (Booklist).

Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style
by Carson Tate

What it is: a no-nonsense guide to managing your time, changing your mindset toward getting work done, and building work habits that stick.

What sets it apart: the focus on customizing your approach to productivity; the author's willingness to engage with less commonly discussed obstacles like guilt and shame.

Includes: a 28-question Productivity Style Assessment, to help you determine your productivity type (Prioritizer, Visualizer, Arranger, or Planner) and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each.