Recommendations based on Depression & Other Magic Tricksby Sabrina Benaim

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. The Sun and Her Flowers

    by Rupi Kaur
    An exploration of personal growth, healing, and finding one's self.

    From Rupi Kaur, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of milk and honey, comes her long-awaited second collection of poetry. A vibrant and transcendent journey about growth and healing. Ancestry ... (Goodreads)

  2. My Brief History

    by Stephen Hawking
    Autobiography of Stephen Hawking, detailing his life from childhood to present day, including his scientific discoveries and battle with ALS.

    Stephen Hawking has dazzled readers worldwide with a string of bestsellers exploring the mysteries of the universe. Now, for the first time, perhaps the most brilliant cosmologist of our age turns ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One

    by Amanda Lovelace
    A collection of feminist poetry that empowers women and challenges the patriarchy.

    2016 Goodreads Choice Award-winning poet Amanda Lovelace returns in, the witch doesn't burn in this one —, the bold second book in her "women are some kind of magic" series. The witch: supernaturally ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

    by Sylvia Plath
    An intimate look into the life of the poet, documenting her struggles with mental health and creativity.

    First U.S. Publication A major literary event–the complete, uncensored journals of Sylvia Plath, published in their entirety for the first time. Sylvia Plath's journals were originally published in ... (Goodreads)

  5. Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

    by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
    A guide for raising children with feminist values, and advocating for gender equality.

    From the best-selling author of, Americanah, and, We Should All Be Feminists, comes a powerful new statement about feminism today–written as a letter to a friend. A few years ago, Chimamanda Ngozi ... (Goodreads)

  6. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

    by Jenny Lawson
    A witty memoir of overcoming struggles with mental illness, with a focus on finding joy in the midst of darkness.

    #1, New York Times, Bestseller In Furiously Happy , a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, Jenny Lawson examines her own experience with severe depression ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress

    by Rachel DeLoache Williams
    A memoir of a young woman's friendship with Anna Delvey, a Russian-born con artist who posed as a wealthy heiress in New York City.

    ONE OF, TIME,’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR, Sex and the City, meets, Catch Me if You Can, in the astonishing true story of Anna Delvey, a young con artist posing as a German heiress in New York ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. A Work in Progress

    by Connor Franta
    A memoir of self-discovery and personal growth, chronicling the author's journey from childhood to YouTube stardom.

    In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his ... (Goodreads)

  9. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

    by Atul Gawande
    An exploration of the human experience of mortality and the importance of end-of-life care.

    In, Being Mortal, author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending Medicine has triumphed in modern ... (Goodreads)

  10. Everyday Sexism

    by Laura Bates
    An exploration of the various ways sexism manifests in society and the need for change.

    In 2012 after being sexually harassed on London public transport Laura Bates, a young journalist, started a project called Everyday Sexism to collect stories for a piece she was writing on the issue. ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better

    by Gretchen Rubin
    A framework to better understand yourself and others, and the best way to get along with different personalities.

    In this groundbreaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of, Better Than Before, and, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Eating the Dinosaur

    by Chuck Klosterman
    Collection of essays exploring pop culture, sports, and society through a philosophical lens.

    Chuck Klosterman has chronicled rock music, film, and sports for almost fifteen years. He's covered extreme metal, extreme nostalgia, disposable art, disposable heroes, life on the road, life through ... (Goodreads)

  13. It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War

    by Lynsey Addario
    A photojournalist's gripping account of her time spent in war-torn countries, capturing stories of courage and resilience.

    War photographer Lynsey Addario’s memoir It’s What I Do is the story of how the relentless pursuit of truth, in virtually every major theater of war in the twenty-first century, has shaped her life. ... (Goodreads)

  14. Farewell to the East End: The Last Days of the East End Midwives

    by Jennifer Worth
    Memoir of a midwife in the East End of London, chronicling the lives of her patients.

    This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East end brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by ... (Goodreads)

  15. Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story

    by Debbie Tung
    A young introvert's journey of understanding her identity and learning to embrace her differences.

    Sweet, funny, and quietly poignant, Debbie Tung’s comics reveal the ups and downs of coming of age as an introvert. This illustrated gift book of short comics illuminates author Debbie Tung's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture

    by Roxane Gay
    A collection of essays exploring the pervasive culture of sexual violence and harassment, and the impact it has on survivors.

    Cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay has edited a collection of essays that explore what it means to live in a world where women are frequently belittled and harassed due to their ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder

    by Charles Graeber
    The true story of a nurse who killed hundreds of patients, and the detectives who worked tirelessly to bring him to justice.

    After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed "The Angel of Death" by the media. But Cullen was no mercy killer, nor was he a simple monster. He was a favorite ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Our Dumb Century: The Onion Presents 100 Years of Headlines from America's Finest News Source

    by Scott Dikkers
    A humorous collection of fake news headlines poking fun at the events of the past century.

    The Onion has quickly become the world's most popular humor publication, misinforming half a million readers a week with one-of-a-kind social satire both in print (on newsstands nationwide) and ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical Story

    by Marie Kondō
    A graphic novel adaptation of the best-selling book on decluttering and organizing, following a young woman's journey to transform her messy life.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author and star of Netflix’s, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Last Seven Months of Anne Frank

    by Willy Lindwer
    Documentary film of the last seven months of Anne Frank's life in the Secret Annex.

    The "unwritten" final chapter of "Anne Frank: Diary Of A Young Girl" tells the story of the time between Anne Frank's arrest and her death through the testimony of six Jewish women who survived the ... (Goodreads)

  21. Mom & Me & Mom

    by Maya Angelou
    A powerful memoir of a daughter's journey to understand her complex relationship with her mother.

    For the first time, Angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of Vivian Baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petite size belied her larger-than-life presence—a presence absent ... (Goodreads)

  22. Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas

    by Chuck Klosterman
    A collection of essays on culture and the way we think about the world.

    "Chuck Klosterman IV" Consists of Three Parts: THINGS THAT ARE TRUE Profiles And Trend Stories: Britney Spears, Radiohead, Billy Joel, Metallica, Val Kilmer, Bono, Wilco, The White Stripes, Steve ... (Goodreads)

  23. Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget

    by Sarah Hepola
    A candid memoir of a woman's journey to reclaim her life from alcohol abuse.

    A memoir of unblinking honesty and poignant, laugh-out-loud humor,, Blackout, is the story of a woman stumbling into a new kind of adventure — the sober life she never wanted. For Sarah Hepola, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader

    by Brent Schlender
    A biography of Steve Jobs that explores his transformation from a brash young entrepreneur to a visionary leader of Apple.

    #1 New York Times Bestseller There have been many books—on a large and small scale—about Steve Jobs, one of the most famous CEOs in history. But this book is different from all the others. Becoming ... (Goodreads)

  25. Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth

    by Warsan Shire
    A lyrical exploration of womanhood, identity, and the power of words.

    What elevates 'teaching my mother how to give birth', what gives the poems their disturbing brilliance, is Warsan Shire's ability to give simple, beautiful eloquence to the veiled world where ... (Goodreads)

  26. My Life on the Road

    by Gloria Steinem
    Steinem's memoir of her travels as a feminist activist, sharing stories of the people and experiences that shaped her life and work.

    Gloria Steinem—writer, activist, organizer, and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world—now tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of how her early years led her to live an ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

    by Sonya Renee Taylor
    A guide to embracing radical self-love and body positivity, challenging societal norms and promoting social justice through personal empowerment.

    A global movement guided by love. Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs, morals, and bodies. Systems of oppression thrive off our inability to make peace with difference ... (Goodreads)

  28. Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination

    by Neal Gabler
    A comprehensive biography of Walt Disney, exploring his life, career, and impact on American culture.

    From Neal Gabler, the definitive portrait of one of the most important figures in twentieth-century American entertainment and cultural history. Seven years in the making and meticulously researched ... (Goodreads)

  29. Shadows of the Workhouse

    by Jennifer Worth
    A nurse's journey of compassion, courage and determination amidst the harsh realities of a workhouse in 1950s London.

    In this follow up to CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s tells more stories about the people she encountered. There's Jane, who ... (Goodreads)

  30. Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life

    by Susan Forward
    An exploration of how toxic parents shape a person's life and how to break the cycle of abuse.

    All parents fall short from time to time. But Susan Forward pulls no punches when it comes to those whose deficiencies cripple their children emotionally. Her brisk, unreserved guide to overcoming ... (Goodreads)