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Help for Your Horoscope: May 2019
Embrace what’s written in the stars this late spring.
Published on August 1, 2022
I Miss You When I Blink: Essays
Mary Laura PhilpottARIES: Get comfortable with being YOU this month. And if that seems like an overwhelming task, don’t worry: Mary Laura Philpott will reassure you with her memoir in essays. An example of the excellent advice you’ll find inside: “Life will surprise you. You’ll hit dead-ends and detours. There will be times when you can’t fathom what comes next. When that happens, remember yourself as you are right now. Remember yourself as you were when you were even younger. Who were you when you weren’t wondering who you were?”
Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment
George LeonardTAURUS: Have you ever wanted to learn how to code, or edit a podcast, or play an instrument? This month is the perfect time to try something new — the harder, the better. Your brain is raring to learn, and the first step is reading this book so you know how to REALLY learn and master anything you try.
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Phil KnightLEO: There’s a lot going on at work this May for you, but as befits a regal lion, you’re going to step up to the plate and hit it out of the park. No other business book gets your “just do it” style like this memoir from Nike’s founder, Phil Knight. Just as Nike’s swoosh symbol is one of the most recognizable icons of excellence around the world, “Shoe Dog” is one of the most-lauded, must-read business books of all time.
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living
Meik WikingAQUARIUS: Your usual outgoing, talk-to-strangers-on-the-street self is going to be more of a homebody this month. You’ll while away the hours lost in nostalgia. So you might as well get cozy the Danish way. Hygge is a way of life in Denmark, one of the happiest countries. It involves some mixture of intimate friendships and lots of cake. Find out the right recipe for you here.
Bowling Alone: Revised and Updated: The Collapse and Revival of American Community
Robert D. PutnamPISCES: Community building is at the forefront of your mind right now. After all, there are now 50 million apps to help us communicate and meet people, and yet communities seem to be eroding faster and faster. Here’s a deep-dive into the changing communications landscape (and to think, this dire warning was written before the advent of smartphones!) as you consider how to build a great third place.