Me
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Heartfelt and funny. I laughed out loud multiple times while listening to this (review of the audiobook).
Stolen Focus
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In "Stolen Focus", Hari combines personal anecdotes with expert interviews to highlight how our focus is being eroded and calls for both individual and societal changes to reclaim it.
Hunt, Gather, Parent
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An all-time favorite and deeply practical guide, Hunt, Gather, Parent reconnects us with our ancestral, instinctual wisdom for raising kind, capable kids—and reminds us how parenting can shape a more compassionate humanity.
Code Name Hélène
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"Code Name Helene" tells the true story of Nancy Wake, a fearless Australian who became a key figure in the French Resistance during World War II, blending courage, espionage, and love across four gripping timelines. It's a vived, emotional tribute to an extraordinary woman's wartime heroism.
Precious Bane
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Lyrical, poignant and moving - "Precious Bane" tells the story of a woman living with a physical deformity in rural England, who finds strength, love and redemption despite prejudice and hardship.
Kahtahah
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Kahtahah: A Tlingit Girl is an Alaskan treasure—a heartfelt collection of stories from the life of Kahtahah, whose English name was Matilda “Tillie” Paul Tamaree. The book beautifully preserves Tlingit culture and seasonal traditions, lovingly crafted by her family and brought to life with illustrations by the late Alaskan artist Rey Munoz.
Solito: A Memior
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Solito is a must-read (or better yet, must-listen) biography of a young boy’s harrowing immigration journey from Central America to the U.S., made even more powerful in audiobook form with its beautiful mix of Spanish and English—reminiscent of the bilingual conversations I remember from my own family, albiet those were Norwegian and English.
The Empress of Salt and Fortune
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Lush, lyrical, and quietly powerful. This novella weaves court intrigue, memory, and resistance into a beautifully told story. A feminist fantasy gem packed with depth in a small package.
The Electric State
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Haunting and visually stunning, The Electric State blends dystopian storytelling with surreal, cinematic artwork. A quiet, powerful journey through a fallen America—perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Black Mirror.
Going Zero
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A fast-paced, twisty thriller where tech surveillance meets high-stakes cat and mouse. Going Zero is sharp, timely, and totally addictive—you won’t want to put it down!
Born a Crime
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Hilarious, moving, and eye-opening—Trevor Noah’s memoir of growing up in apartheid South Africa is a brilliant mix of sharp wit and powerful insight. A must-read for fans of smart, heartfelt storytelling. The audiobook is especially good.
The Let Them Theory
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Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory is a mindset shift wrapped in two simple words: let them. If people want to talk behind your back, ignore your boundaries, or act in ways you can't control—let them. Instead of wasting energy trying to change others, Robbins encourages you to focus on yourself, your goals, and your peace.
It’s not about giving up—it’s about letting go. This idea has resonated widely for its clarity and calm: when you stop trying to manage others, you start reclaiming your power.
All The Light We Cannot See
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Lyrical and heartbreaking, this WWII novel follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France. A beautifully crafted story about resilience, humanity, and the unseen connections that bind us.
The Dead and the Dark
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Eerie, emotional, and impossible to put down. The Dead and the Dark blends supernatural mystery with a powerful story about identity, family, and finding the truth in a town full of secrets.
Chicano Bakes
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Sweet, colorful, and full of heart—Chicano Bakes blends traditional Mexican flavors with modern flair. From pan dulce to pastel de tres leches, these bakes are as joyful to make as they are to eat!
North Wild Kitchen
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An inspiring collection of good food and good living from the heart of Norway by Nevada Berg, this book was named by the New York Times as a best new cookbook in 2018. You can find her on instagram and @NORTHWILDKITCHEN
Hakim's Odyssey
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This 3 volume series, written by Fabien Toulmé, recounts the real-life journey of a Syrian fleeing his country's on-going civil war. He leaves behind family, friends, home and his business, and in his story we learn how war can make anyone a refugee.
The Boy With A Bird in His Chest
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For me this was a deeply moving story, highlighting ways in which family, love, vulnerability, grief, magic, and queerness intersect. Sometimes surreal, and sometimes a little too real.
The Art Thief
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What does it take to be an amateur art thief in Europe? Read on to find out. Disturbing and thought provoking in equal measure.
Apeirogon
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An innovative and heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about two fathers, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, dealing with the violent deaths of their respective daughters. Blending fact and fiction, McCann does a beautiful job portraying shifting perspectives through a variety of symbols and themes.
