Top 10
All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation
Elizabeth Gilbert. Riverhead, Sept. 9 ($35, ISBN 978-0-593-54098-5)
Recounting how she recovered from drug and alcohol addiction after a passionate but destructive relationship, the Eat Pray Love author contemplates what it means to break free from harmful habits and beliefs.
Bloom How You Must: A Black Woman’s Guide to Self-Care and Generational Healing
Tara Pringle Jefferson. Amistad, Dec. 2 ($26.99, ISBN 978-0-06-337787-5)
Jefferson details how a communal self-care tradition shaped by generations of Black women can inspire readers to incorporate
wellness practices into their routines.
Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age
Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, and Nava Kavelin. Gallery, Oct. 14 ($29, ISBN 978-1-6680-7799-3).
The Podcrushed hosts mine the ups and downs of their adolescences for advice on being oneself.
The Femtech Revolution: Harnessing Technology to Supercharge Women’s Healthcare
Bethany Corbin. Wiley, Sept. 23 ($30, ISBN 978-1-394-33091-1)
Attorney Corbin surveys the rapidly changing landscape of femtech, which uses technology to address women’s health challenges via tools like period tracker apps.
It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life
Sanjay Gupta. Simon & Schuster, Sept. 2 ($30, ISBN 978-1-6680-1447-9).
Unpacking research on how the mind processes pain, Gupta evaluates interventions ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to psychedelics.
Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life
Hoda Kotb. Putnam, Sept. 23 ($30, ISBN 979-8-217-04388-0)
Change should be embraced rather than avoided, argues former Today Show host Kotb in a guide that mixes psychology, celebrity anecdotes, and insights from her life. 250,000-copy first printing.
Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery
Nick Offerman, with Lee Buchanan. Dutton, Oct. 14 ($35, ISBN 978-0-593-47526-3
In the follow-up to Good Clean Fun, actor Offerman shares woodworking projects for all skill levels.
Releasing Our Burdens: A Guide to Healing Individual, Ancestral, and Collective Trauma
Thomas Hübl and Richard Schwartz. Sounds True, Dec. 2 ($19.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-64963-410-8)
Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems therapeutic approach, and trauma educator Hübl offer advice on healing from trauma. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Surviving Climate Anxiety: A Guide to Coping, Healing, and Thriving
Thomas Doherty. Little, Brown Spark, Oct. 7 ($30, ISBN 978-0-316-57278-1)
Readers can tackle the stress of looming environmental disaster by, for instance, regulating their nervous systems or participating in activist initiatives, according to psychologist Doherty.
There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness
Ram Dass and Parvati Markus. HarperOne, Oct. 21 ($26.99, ISBN 978-0-06-344302-0)
The late spiritual leader meditates on seeking wholeness with the planet, one’s community, and oneself.
Longlist
Body, Mind & Spirit
Bear & Co.
The Original Zodiac: What Ancient Astrology Reveals About You by Graham Phillips (Oct. 28, $16.99 trade paper,
ISBN 978-1-59143-541-9) digs into the world’s earliest known astrology system, which originated in Mesopotamia around 4000 BCE, and its 18 astrological signs.
Destiny
8 Universal Laws: Exercises and Meditations for Self-Realization by Fer Broca (Sept. 9, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 979-8-88850-227-3). Drawing on Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Indigenous traditions, Broca unpacks eight fundamental principles—such as oneness and karma—that undergird the universe.
Dial
Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life by Laura Lynne Jackson (Nov. 11, $30, ISBN 978-0-593-72957-1) contends that seekers can commune with departed souls to better chart their life paths.
Llewellyn
Your Intuitive Nudge: A Step-By-Step Guide to Connecting with Your Intuition by Eboni Banks (Dec. 8, $16.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7387-7925-6) shares journal prompts and exercises aimed at attuning the brain to subtle intuitive signals.
New World Library
The Three Beliefs of Ego: A Sufferer’s Guide to Freedom by Aaron Abke (Aug. 12, $19.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-60868-992-7) argues that pain and suffering can be assuaged by tackling the ego’s preoccupations with attachment, control, and lack.
Penguin Life
How to Manifest by Lacy Phillips (Oct. 21, $30, ISBN 978-0-593-83110-6) details how shifting one’s foundational subconscious beliefs can help to transform goals into reality.
Prism
The Design of You: Using Human Design to Manifest Your Dream Life by Leah McCloud (Dec. 31, $24.95, ISBN 978-1-7972-3378-9) breaks down five basic personality types outlined by human design, a self-knowledge system based on the time and place of one’s birth.
Spiegel & Grau
Are You There, Spirit? It’s Me, Travis: Life Lessons from the Other Side by Travis Holp (Nov. 4, $28, ISBN 978-1-954118-92-8) mines the author’s career as a psychic medium for insights on self-discovery, change, and purpose.
Sounds True
All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World by Jack Kornfield (Nov. 11, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-64963-356-9) considers how to heal oneself and build community in an increasingly anxious, disconnected society. 125,000-copy announced first printing.
Health & Fitness
Avery
Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us by Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall (Sept. 23, $30, ISBN 978-0-593-33230-6) unpacks how food systems shape readers’ eating habits and the nutritional implications of those choices.
Balance
The Perimenopause Survival Guide: A Feel-Like-Yourself-Again Roadmap for Every Woman Over 35 by Heather Hirsch (Oct. 14, $30, ISBN 978-1-5387-7410-6) provides tools for tackling brain fog, fatigue, and other symptoms stemming from the hormonal shifts that drive perimenopause.
BenBella
Losing the Weight Loss Meds: A 10-Week Playbook for Stopping GLP-1 Medications Without Regaining the Weight by Holly R. Wyatt and James O. Hill (Dec. 16, $29.95, ISBN 978-1-63774-780-3) lays out a road-map for patients who want to ditch medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, with advice on eating plans that reduce “food noise” and building a winning mindset.
Chelsea Green
Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports by Marc Bubbs (Oct. 7, $24.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-64502-305-0) synthesizes research on nutrition, physical recovery, and emotional intelligence for a holistic approach to athletic success.
DK
The Unprocessed Plate: Simple, Flavorful UPF-Free Recipes to Transform Your Life by Rhiannon Lambert (Sept. 23, $30, ISBN 979-8-217-12646-0) encourages readers to swap out addictive and nutritionally poor ultra-processed foods for healthier alternatives, using practices like batch cooking, freezer stocking, and weekly planning to streamline the prep process.
HarperOne
Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement, and the Distortion of Desire by Chanel Contos (Aug. 5, $27.99, ISBN 978-0-06-344938-1) argues that patriarchal systems have fostered a culture in which sexual assault is commonplace and shares suggestions for safely navigating it.
Rodale
Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power by Vonda Wright (Aug. 26, $32.50, ISBN 978-0-593-73658-6) offers guidance on nutrition, exercise, and life-
style shifts to help guard the body from musculoskeletal damage that accompanies perimenopause and menopause.
Simon Element
The Healing Power of Resilience: A New Prescription for Health and Well-Being by Tara Narula (Jan. 20, $30, ISBN 978-1-9821-9884-8). Linking physical health with psychological resilience, the author meditates on cultivating a mindset for persevering through life’s challenges.
St. Martin’s
The Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant Now by Lucky Sekhon (Jan. 13, $35, ISBN 978-1-250-40871-6) shares advice on navigating fertility-related problems, procedures, and options, including IVF, egg freezing, and embryo genetic testing,
Home & Hobbies
Abrams
The Essentials: The Art of Interior Design by Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel (Oct. 7, $45, ISBN 978-1-4197-7878-0) breaks down basic design elements—like lighting, textiles, and furniture placement—and how they come together in comfortable and beautiful living spaces.
Harper Horizon
Storied Style: The Book About You, Your Story, and How to Design Your Home with It by Grace Mitchell (Sept. 30, $39.99, ISBN 978-1-4002-5308-1) advises readers on eschewing current trends for decor that reflects one’s lifestyle and personality.
Quarry
No Needles Knitting: Easy Techniques and Projects for Knitting Quick and Cozy Modern Knits by Hand by Vickie Howell (Oct. 28, $22.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7603-9675-9) outlines needle-free techniques—such as tube and flat knitting—for projects like scarves, pillows, and baskets that can be made in a few hours.
Ryland Peters & Small
Bring the Outside in: Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home by Abi Dare (Oct. 14, $45, ISBN 978-1-78879-723-8) uses nature as inspiration for a design philosophy that favors organic materials, flowing lines, and earthy colors.
Search
The DIY Wardrobe: Patternless Dressmaking Projects by Kimberley Hind (Dec. 16, $23.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-80092-239-6) compiles techniques for sewing 10 garments and adapting them according to size and style.
Simon Element
Elements of Timeless Style: Creating a Forever Home by Erin Gates (Sept. 30, $40, ISBN 978-1-9821-9712-4) showcases nine sample homes to illustrate how to decorate to optimize emotional and physical well-being.
Turner
Ditch Your Sh*t: Decluttering Your Mindset to Declutter Your Home by Kate Evans (Oct. 7, $19.99 trade paper, ISBN 979-8-88798-081-2) posits that overcoming shame and overwhelm is essential for getting one’s living space in order and keeping it that way.
Watkins
The Calm and Happy Home: How to Bring Good Vibes into Your Home and Life by Kimberley Gallagher (Nov. 11, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-83681-011-7) borrows principles from feng shui and neurodesign—which considers how design elements are processed by the brain—to provide suggestions for styling a home with positive energy.
Self-HelP
Alcove
Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You and Your Family Can Thrive by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga (Sept. 23, $29.99, ISBN 979-8-89242-213-0). By more effectively processing stress, parents can reduce their own anxiety, raise emotionally healthy children, and break cycles of intergenerational trauma, according to the authors.
Ballantine
Misfit: A Survival Guide by Sean Mortimer (Jan. 20, $29, ISBN 978-0-593-72667-9) reveals how trailblazers like Tony Hawk used unbounded creativity, drive, and innovation to pursue their dreams while going against the grain.
Celadon
Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want by Marc Brackett (Sept. 16, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-250-32959-2). Examining research on emotional regulation, Brackett advises readers on effectively managing challenging feelings to become one’s best self. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Dial
Smartphone Nation: Building Digital Boundaries When Offline Isn’t an Option by Kaitlyn Regehr (Dec. 2, $28, ISBN 979-8-217-15459-3) shares advice for using smartphones in healthy and productive ways—like reading, learning, or communicating with friends and family—while cutting down on such time wasters as doomscrolling.
Doubleday
Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Fun by Christopher Duffy (Jan. 6, $30, ISBN 978-0-385-55068-0) mixes psychology and comedians’ wisdom to explore how humor improves nearly all facets of life, from career to romantic relationships. 75,000-copy announced first printing.
Hanover Square
Confidence: Eight Steps to Knowing Your Worth by Roxie Nafousi (Dec. 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-335-08193-3). Debunking myths that confidence stems from material achievement, the Manifest author outlines a plan for cultivating self-belief through daily inner work. 75,000-copy announced first printing.
Harmony
Awakening: The Path to Freedom and Enlightenment by Deepak Chopra (Jan. 6, $28, ISBN 978-0-593-23605-5) aims to show readers how to cast off perceived limitations by embracing an “awakened” consciousness to unlock one’s potential.
Harvest
Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? Essays on Conquering the Quarter-Life Crisis by Eli Rallo (Oct. 14, $28.99, ISBN 978-0-06-341753-3) meditates on challenges faced by today’s 20-somethings, from navigating toxic social media landscapes to coping when
professional or personal trajectories go offtrack. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Jossey-Bass
Life After Kids: Rediscover Yourself and Thrive Beyond Motherhood by Brooke Stillwell and Lynne Anne Mouw (Sept. 23, $28, ISBN 978-1-394-29534-0) explores how to renew one’s sense of purpose after one’s kids leave the nest, while navigating the unique challenges of parenting adults.
Prometheus
The Gaslit Brain: Protect Your Brain from the Lies of Bullying, Gaslighting, and Institutional Complicity by Jennifer Fraser (Nov. 4, $34.95, ISBN 978-1-4930-9092-1). Drawing from recent neuroimaging research, Fraser explores how gaslighting and other forms of manipulation damage the brain and details ways to guard against it.
Putnam
Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom from Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans by Sheinelle Jones (Oct. 21, $29, ISBN 978-0-593-71933-6) gathers advice—on instilling ambition, recognizing bullying, and more—from the moms of such high achievers as Steph Curry, Mark Wahlberg, and Venus and Serena Williams. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Simon & Schuster
The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World by Robert J. Coplan (Nov. 4, $27, ISBN 978-1-6680-5342-3) shares science-backed strategies for using alone time to boost mood and creativity while minimizing loneliness.
TMA
Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy: A Guide to True Masculinity by Kelvin Davis (Jan. 6, $19.99 trade paper, ISBN 979-8-88798-105-5) contends that men should center a masculinity that emphasizes leadership, assertiveness, and purpose to become better fathers, friends, and partners.
Wiley
Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-by-Step Framework for Everyday Planning on Your Terms by Nikki Kinzer and Pete D. Wright (Oct. 27, $22 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-394-36920-1). The Taking Control podcasters team up for a guide to putting long
term goals in motion while managing issues related to focus and executive planning.
This article has been updated.
