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Everyone tells you marriage is hard, but no one tells you what to do about it. At age thirty-four, Jo Piazza got her romantic-comedy ending when she met the man of her dreams on a boat in the Galápagos Islands and was engaged three months later. But before long, Jo found herself riddled with...

If you’re looking to get married and you’re not, there’s most likely a very good reason: you. Not that you’re a bad person—you’re certainly not! It’s just that you haven’t yet become the woman you need to be in order to have the partnership you want. So how you can grow into...

FINALIST FOR THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Parents . . . you will be wowed and awed by [Dr. Shefali]." —Oprah Winfrey As seen on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday, a radically transformative plan that shows parents how to raise children to be their best, truest...

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE “A powerful, heartbreaking, necessary masterpiece.”—Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild The moving story of what one woman learned from fostering a newborn—about injustice, about making mistakes, about how to better love and...

A compulsively readable behind-the-scenes memoir that takes readers inside the weddings section of The New York Times--the good, bad, and just plain weird--through the eyes of a young reporter just as she's falling in love herself. Growing up in the south, where tradition reigns supreme, Cate...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "A hands-on, real talk guide for navigating the hot-button issues that so many families struggle with."—Reese Witherspoon Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in...

A smart and concise guide to staying together that draws on scientific findings, expert advice, and years in the marital trenches to explain why marriage is better for your health, your finances, your kids, and your happiness Like you, probably, Belinda Luscombe would rather have had her eyes...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE A collection of reported stories that explore the relationship between mothers and daughters, from the finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing for her work in The New Yorker. You Won’t Get Free of It tells...

Birth rates are falling almost everywhere. But why? Governments have spent billions trying to reverse the trend, yet fertility continues to fall. Economists blame housing costs. Sociologists point to changing cultural values. Politicians argue over policy. But what if they’re all focusing on...

Discover the eye-opening history of human kinship and how marriage evolved as our ultimate societal survival strategy. Perfect for an insightful commute, this captivating sociological journey traces domestic life from early foraging bands to modern digital households. Rather than following a...

Uncover the eye-opening history of human kinship to see how romantic love disrupted centuries of patriarchal alliances. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a focused learning session, this thought-provoking journey shatters modern assumptions about lifelong monogamy and gender roles...

Trace the sociological history of human partnerships to understand how ancient survival alliances shaped modern romance. Far from a rigid, timeless ideal, the union of two people is actually a fierce, adaptable strategy for conquering changing cultural landscapes. Whether you are actively...

This captivating social history reveals that growing up is a shifting cultural invention, not a timeless phase. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute, this eye-opening narrative transports you from ancient households to modern digital playgrounds. Explore the shifting laws and...

Uncover the rich human history and sociology behind our deepest bonds, from ancient foraging tribes to modern chosen kin. Perfect for a reflective morning commute, this captivating evolutionary journey reveals how survival, labor, and loyalty shaped the emotional architecture of our species...

Master the psychology of relationship insecurity by uncovering how primal human emotion evolved to protect our bonds. Whether you are navigating modern dating anxiety, feeling unsettled by social media envy, or seeking introspective growth during your commute, understanding this complex drive...

End chronic conflict and heal relationships by mastering the psychology of family systems and boundaries. Whether you are navigating power struggles with children, caring for aging parents, or managing a blended household, this reflective and hopeful guide offers profound clarity. Stop...

自由で、不安。でも、ちょっと誇らしい──"おひとりさま"は、これからのスタンダードだ。増え続ける単身世帯、進む未婚化・晩婚化、高まる生活コスト……"ひとり"を選択する人が増えている今、「本当の自分らしさ」とは？

A bold, celebratory exploration of living single and childfree from the host of the Thrive Solo podcast Are you tired of people asking why you’ve “ended up” single? Do you just want to do your own thing—without the pressure of marriage, kids, or expectations? In a world that still...

“Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning.” ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast WorkLife From the New York...

Bloomsbury presents The Pornography Wars written and read by Kelsy Burke. For readers of Peggy Orenstein and Rebecca Traister, an authoritative, big think look at pornography in all its facets – historical, religious, and cultural. In the 1960s, sex researchers Masters and Johnson declared the...