Christopher Hill links the ecstatic, trippy, profound music of the great performers of the 1960s to the mystical traditions of gospel, folklore, and esoteric religious groups, in "Into the Mystic", which goes beyond love songs and... Read More

In their thoughtful and encouraging book on the difficult, necessary work of being peacemakers, "Mending the Divides", Jon Huckins and Jer Swigart call on Christians to engage with conflict at home as well as in their broader... Read More

"Unfuck Your Brain" does a great job of filtering its readers out with its salty title. If language offends, pass this book by—but those who skip it will also miss amazing and thoughtful insights. Harper, a licensed professional... Read More

Navigating the changes that come with age and the inevitability of death can be difficult, especially in cultures where the wisdom of elders is not typically revered. As a counter, Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle offers comforting and empowering... Read More

In their book "The Secret Life of Your Microbiome", Susan L. Prescott and Alan C. Logan provide an extremely detailed overview of what the microbiome is, both inside and outside the body, and its importance to health. They argue that a... Read More

In Jewish tradition, ethical wills are letters that impart important principles and teachings. Elana Zaiman expands on that concept, turning ethical wills into a means of sharing what is important with anyone in a person’s life, in... Read More

Karen Brody’s encouraging book "Daring to Rest" shares how a deep form of meditation called yoga nidra can help women—who suffer twice the number of sleep and wakefulness disorders as men—reclaim true restfulness. The solution to... Read More

Larry Yang is an ordained Buddhist monk and a passionate advocate for diversity in dharma communities. His "Awakening Together" is part spiritual memoir and part stirring call to action directed at the Western Buddhist community, asking... Read More