Admit That You Are Happy!

If you're seeking a deeper understanding of happiness and how to cultivate it in everyday life, a thoughtfully curated book list on the subject can be a powerful resource. These books span a range of perspectives—from psychology and neuroscience to philosophy and memoir—offering insights into what it truly means to live a joyful and fulfilling life. These titles explore both the science and the spirit of happiness. Whether you're looking for practical strategies, personal stories, or thought-provoking ideas, this list is designed to inspire a more intentional and uplifting approach to your well-being.

Updated July 21, 2025
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Admit That You Are Happy!

If you're seeking a deeper understanding of happiness and how to cultivate it in everyday life, a thoughtfully curated book list on the subject can be a powerful resource. These books span a range of perspectives—from psychology and neuroscience to philosophy and memoir—offering insights into what it truly means to live a joyful and fulfilling life. These titles explore both the science and the spirit of happiness. Whether you're looking for practical strategies, personal stories, or thought-provoking ideas, this list is designed to inspire a more intentional and uplifting approach to your well-being.

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Languishing : how to feel alive again in a world that wears you down
Keyes, Corey L. M.
Paper Book
"With his pioneering research, Corey Keyes put languishing on the map. In this powerful book, he brings it to life. Get ready to rethink your understanding of mental health, update your views on happiness, and come closer to realizing your potential."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times...

152.1886 Keyes 2024

Think again : the power of knowing what you don't know
Grant, Adam M.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller "THIS. This is the right book for right now. Yes, learning requires focus. But, unlearning and relearning requires much more--it requires choosing courage over comfort. In Think Again, Adam Grant weaves together research and...

153.42 Grant 2021

From strength to strength : finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of life
Brooks, Arthur C.
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks. Many of us assume that the more successful we are,...

155.67 Brooks 2022

The happiness project : or why I spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read Aristotle, and generally have more fun
Rubin, Gretchen Craft.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller "An enlightening, laugh-aloud read. . . . Filled with open, honest glimpses into [Rubin's] real life, woven together with constant doses of humor." --Christian Science Monitor Gretchen Rubin's year-long experiment to discover how to create true happiness...

158 R824

Outer order, inner calm : declutter & organize to make more room for happiness
Rubin, Gretchen
Audiobook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this lovely, easy-to-use illustrated guide to decluttering, the beloved author of The Happiness Project shows us how to take control of our stuff--and, by extension, our lives.   Gretchen Rubin knows...

158 Rubin 2019

Reframe Your Brain: The User Interface for Happiness and Success
Adams, Scott
Paper Book

158.1 Adams 2023

Your brain is always listening : tame the hidden dragons that control your happiness, habits, and hang-ups
Amen, Daniel G.
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen equips you with powerful weapons to battle the inner dragons that are breathing fire on your brain, driving unhealthy behaviors, and robbing you of joy and contentment. Your brain is always listening and responding to these...

158.1 Amen 2021

The way of integrity : finding the path to your true self
Beck, Martha Nibley
Audiobook
OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A roadmap on the journey to truth and authenticity... [The Way of Integrity] is filled with aha moments and practical exercises that can guide us as we seek enlightenment." -Oprah Winfrey ...

158.1 Beck 2021

Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier
Brooks, Arthur C.
Paper Book
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how...

158.1 Brooks 2023

New happy : getting happiness right in a world that's got It wrong
Harrison, Stephanie
Paper Book
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * A Next Big Idea Club Must Read * As seen in Oprah, FastCompany, LA Times, Forbes, BigThink, CNBC & more A life-changing guide to finding true happiness from author Stephanie Harrison, whose revolutionary new approach to well-being has changed the lives...

158.1 Harrison 2024

The well-lived life : a 102-year-old doctor's six secrets to health and happiness at every age
McGarey, Gladys
Paper Book
Dr. Gladys McGarey, a doctor who still consulted as a centenarian and was the mother of holistic medicine, reveals "a story that teaches as much as it inspires" (Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling author), filled with life-changing secrets for how to live with joy, vitality, and...

158.1 McGarey 2023

100 ways to change your life : the science of leveling up health, happiness, relationships & success
Moody, Liz
Paper Book
**A USA Today bestseller!** **A Toronto Star bestseller!** From the creator of The Liz Moody Podcast comes a science-backed guide to creating your best life. What daily habits do happiness psychologists recommend to sprinkle our lives with joy? What does the latest research...

158.1 Moody 2023

Look again : the power of noticing what was always there
Sharot, Tali
Paper Book
This "smart and fun read, and a valuable way to revitalize your life" (Walter Isaacson) deftly explains how disrupting our well-worn routines, both good and bad, can rejuvenate and reset our brains for the better. Have you ever noticed that what is exciting on Monday tends...

158.1 Sharot 2024

In emergency, break glass : what Nietzsche can teach us about joyful living in a tech-saturated world
Anderson, Nate
Paper Book
An Ars Technica Holiday Reading Title of 2021 A lively and approachable meditation on how we can transform our digital lives if we let a little Nietzsche in. Who has not found themselves scrolling endlessly on screens and wondered: Am I living or distracting...

193 Nietzsche Anderson 2022

Lovingkindness : the revolutionary art of happiness
Salzberg, Sharon.
Ebook
Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy--both with others and with ourselves--creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take...

294.3443 Sa39

The four agreements : a practical guide to personal freedom
Ruiz, Miguel
Audiobook

299.792 R859fo 1997

Yoga life : habits, poses, and breathwork to channel joy amidst the chaos
Larkin, Brett
Paper Book
"Brett translates the magic of ancient yoga for those who need it most." - James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath Overwhelmed? Overscheduled? Want to access the benefits of yoga, but can't seem to make it to the mat? Beat...

613.7046 Larkin 2023

The in-between : unforgettable encounters during life's final moments
Vlahos, Hadley
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Hadley Vlahos shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients' final moments in this "brilliant" (Zibby Owens, Good Morning America) memoir.   "This...

616.029 Vlahos 2023

Four thousand weeks : time management for mortals
Burkeman, Oliver
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *Includes an interview with James Hollis* "Provocative and appealing . . . Well worth your extremely limited time." --Barbara Spindel, The Wall Street Journal There''s a good reason why...

650.11 Burkeman 2021

Design a healthy home : 100 ways to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing
Heath, Oliver
Paper Book
Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover...

747 Heath 2021

The book of (more) delights
Gay, Ross
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Delights and Inciting Joy is back with exactly the book we need in these unsettling times. "Yes, please. I'll have another dose of delight." -Margaret Roach, New York Times In...

814.6 Gay, Ross 2023

Bring your baggage and don't pack light : essays
Ellis, Helen
Audiobook
The bestselling author of American Housewife and Southern Lady Code returns with an "inspiring, hilarious, straight-to-the-point" (Entertainment Weekly) collection of essays on friendship among grown-ass women. "Ellis' prose is filled with so many laugh...

817.6 Ellis, Helen 2021

The happiest man on Earth : the beautiful life of an Auschwitz survivor
Jaku, Eddie
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller In this uplifting Holocaust survivor memoir in the vein of The Last Lecture and Man's Search for Meaning, a survivor pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom, and living his best possible life.<...

940.5318 Jaku Jaku 2021

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