Momentum matters when attention is fragile, and short books often hit hardest. This selection focuses on tightly written stories and ideas that refuse to sprawl, carrying urgency, emotional punch and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Various publishers Gone are the days when self-help books were practically required to be ...

Self-help books offer order, breaking down living into systems, habits, and rules. In a world that feels overwhelming, this reduction can bring a sense of relief. However, in these books, complexity ...

Gone are the days when self-help books were practically required to be cheesy, impersonal, and boring. Now, if you know where to look, you'll find empowering, genuinely useful self-help books designed ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...

Self-help books and bibliotherapy One form of self-help that has gained attention is bibliotherapy, which uses books to support well-being. If you're looking to improve your well-being, you may find ...

Many readers keep buying self-help books even while doubting their power to change anything. This reflective take examines why the genre still attracts thoughtful people, how reassurance often matters ...

Every so often when you pour out your troubles a confidante will recommend a particular self-help book. She might even give you her copy. It's easy to feel dismissed. After all, aren’t your problems ...