Sonja Lyubomirsky

Flash BoysBook Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis, Flash Boys . Fascinating and disturbing. I love everything by Michael Lewis.

Her Psychology Today post listing the best books she read in 2014, with a line on each

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The Nurture AssumptionBook Judith Rich Harris

Another oldie but goodie. I have re-read this several times and it has changed my entire approach to parenting (and life).

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Selfish Reasons to Have More KidsBook Bryan Caplan

I swear I did not read this to convince myself to have 4 kids. Read it because it was relevant to my research and loved it.

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Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?Book Roz Chast

I don't usually read graphic novels, but this is one of the best.

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Far From the TreeBook Andrew Solomon

One of my favorite books of the last decade – about kids with a variety of conditions and disabilities and how their parents manage. Over 1200 pages and you don’t want it to end.

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The Burgess BoysBook Elizabeth Strout

One of my favorite novels of the last decade. Even better than Amy and Isabelle and Olive Kitteridge .

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Think Like a FreakBook Stephen Dubner & Steven Levitt

My 12-year old son and I really enjoyed listening to this together on trips to and from his summer camp.

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The IliadBook Homer

Homer, The Iliad . Listened to the fantastic Dan Stevens narration.

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The SilkwormBook J. K. Rowling

I am still mourning P.D. James’ death, but J. K. Rowling totally channels PDJ in her new mystery books. Who knew?

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Big BrotherBook Lionel Shriver

If reading about a morbidly obese brother was not on your to-do list, think again. Unusual, gripping, thoughtful.

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Chopped (TV show)Other

Most nights, our children beg us to stage messy and elaborate food challenges - just like the ones featured on their favorite show Chopped .

Psychology Today post on what her family learned from watching cooking competition shows

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Drunk Tank PinkBook Adam Alter

If anyone wants to know why social psychology is so cool, but doesn’t want to read a textbook, this book is for you.

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How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleBook Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People . An oldie but goodie. Been trying for years to get my kids to read this.

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2014-12-30·psychologytoday.com ↗

The Poet’s CornerBook John Lithgow

If you missed your chance to take a poetry class in college, this is a great little primer. I’d listen to it, not read it.

Her Psychology Today post listing the best books she read in 2014, with a line on each

2014-12-30·psychologytoday.com ↗