The Be Lit Bookshelf
There are millions of remarkable books in the world, with thousands more published each week. Here are five new titles claiming space on our bookshelf.
You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir — Christina Applegate has a talent for speaking her mind with honesty, wit, and compassion. Since her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis, she’s been sharing about her health, struggles with self-doubt, and navigating the cruelties of life, via her podcast “MeSsy.” Now, her new memoir offers even more of her journey and much-needed insights. (Be sure to watch Maria's interview with Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, her podcast partner, here!)
Laws of Love and Logic: A Novel — How do we hold the different types of love in our lives? It’s a question (one of many) that novelist Debra Curtis sparks in her gorgeous novel. Set in a pristine New England town, the story follows Lily as she faces the magnitude of love past and present when her high school boyfriend reappears in her life, years later. It’s a tale of yearning and desire, love of different strides, and the capacities we have as humans.
Healing the Oppressed Body: A Therapeutic Guide for Radical Self-Liberation — Somatic therapist Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik provides a needed healing framework for too many people who have experienced the traumas of homophobia, transphobia, institutional injustices, isolation, and medical trauma. In her radically inclusive book, Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik gives light to a healing path for people of color, queer and trans people, and others who, for too long, have felt overlooked and under-cared for. A needed, beautiful resource.
Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving — Each of us is born with a natural ability to flourish, believes Richard J. Davidson, PhD, and Cortland Dahl, PhD. But how do we unlock that capacity? The neuroscientists and contemplative teachers offer their approach to help us tap into more awareness and connection in our day-to-day lives. Their book offers a helpful compass for navigating chaos with strength and joy.
JOAN: Life Beyond the Script — Longtime television journalist Joan Lunden reflects on the defining moments that shaped her life on and off the screen in her new memoir. From breaking barriers as a cohost of Good Morning America to navigating motherhood, illness, and advocacy, Lunden shares the lessons she’s learned through decades of reinvention. It’s a story about resilience, change, and writing your own next chapter.
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