National Wellness Month Booklist

Celebrate National Wellness Month during the entire month of August. It's time to prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self!

Updated July 14, 2026
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National Wellness Month Booklist

Celebrate National Wellness Month during the entire month of August. It's time to prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self!

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The ADHD Field Guide for Adults
Osborn, Cate
Paper Book
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the mental health advocates Cate Osborn (@Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (@ErikGude) comes a modern and refreshingly honest guide to managing ADHD for adults, "that gives solid information and practical tips in a format that you can actually...
Beginners : the joy and transformative power of lifelong learning
Vanderbilt, Tom
Paper Book
An insightful, joyful tour of the transformative powers of starting something new, no matter your age--from the bestselling author of Traffic and You May Also Like "Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells...
Blind spots : when medicine gets it wrong, and what it means for our health
Makary, Marty
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller Choice 2025 Outstanding Academic Title From Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Price We Pay-an eye-opening look at the...
Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight
Kessler, David A.
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Overeating comes an illuminating understanding of body weight, including the promise--and peril --of the latest weight loss drugs. ...
Dopamine kids : a science-based plan to rewire your child's brain and take back your family in the age of screens and ultraprocessed foods
Doucleff, Michaeleen
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide--packed with practical, science-backed strategies--that shows you how to raise confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods. ...
Downshiftology Healthy Meal Prep : 100+ Make-ahead Recipes and Quick-assembly Meals: a Gluten-free Cookbook
Bryan, Lisa
Paper Book
IACP AWARD FINALIST . Discover an easier, more balanced way to meal prep as you whip up 100 fresh and healthy dishes that happen to be gluten-free, from the creator ofthe popular blog and YouTube channelDownshiftology. "Lisa has revolutionized meal prep to be approachable,...
Eat Better, Sleep Better: 75 Recipes and a 28-Day Meal Plan That Unlock the Food-Sleep Connection (a Cookbook)
St-Onge, Marie-Pierre
Paper Book
What you eat directly impacts how you sleep. Science-based and easy to understand, Eat Better, Sleep Better includes 75 recipes that incorporate sleep-supporting ingredients that work with the body's rhythms and hormones to unlock quality rest--and the health benefits that come with it.<...
I Eat the Stars: How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World
Wilson, Sarah
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson comes a deeply moving, wise guide to finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart It's hard to escape the feeling that something is deeply wrong . . . that...
Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer
Smith, Ian K.
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith, learn how to defy the effects of aging by implementing simple changes at every decade. Whether we like it or not, lots of things change as we age: our joints start to creak, our muscles weaken, and we lose coordination....
The Forever Strong(tm) Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age
Lyon, Gabrielle
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER From the trusted voice behind the instant New York Times bestseller Forever Strong(tm), Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's companion PLAYBOOK delivers actionable protocols to transform body and mind.
Glucose revolution : the life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar
Inchausp,? Jessie
Paper Book
OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Improve all areas of your health from your sleep, cravings, mood, energy, skin, weight, and even slow down aging, with "simple and accessible science...
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
Means, Casey
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller with over a million copies sold! A bold new vision for optimizing our health now and in the future What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's,...
The gut-brain paradox : improve your mood, clear brain fog, and reverse disease by healing your microbiome
Gundry, Steven R.
Paper Book
Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health--and shows us how to heal our...
The Headache : The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction?and a Search for Relief
Zeller, Tom, Jr.
Paper Book
For the many millions of headache sufferers and fans of Mary Roach, Siddartha Mukerjee, and Ed Yong, a deeply reported, sometimes harrowing, and frequently humorous journey into the author's own excruciating headaches, and the science behind these surprisingly mysterious disorders...
Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex
Maizes, Victoria
Paper Book
Discover how to harness your body's innate healing mechanisms to recover faster and more completely from virtually any condition, from common colds to chronic disease, by the author of Be Fruitful and cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast, and in collaboration with the AARP.
Hormone havoc : a science-backed protocol for perimenopause and menopause
Shah, Amy.
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Doctor, author, and influencer Amy Shah, MD, (@DrAmyShah), shares a nutritional, science-based protocol to minimize hormonal havoc, hot flashes, and night sweats and take on perimenopause and menopause with improved mood, energy, and health....
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself
Lawson, Jenny
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Warm, insightful, and witty, the first book of advice from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson--aka the Bloggess Jenny Lawson is full of contradictions. She's a celebrated author but battles self-doubt,...
It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life
Gupta, Sanjay
Paper Book
Free yourself from chronic pain with the latest science-backed techniques and expert practical advice from America's neurosurgeon and bestselling author, Sanjay Gupta. Are you one of the fifty-two million people who experience chronic pain in day-to-day life? In It Doesn't...
Mind your body : a revolutionary program to release chronic pain and anxiety
Sachs, Nicole J.
Paper Book
Learn how to free yourself from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and myriad debilitating conditions through the transformative process of nervous system regulation in this accessible guide from psychotherapist and leading Mindbody clinician Nicole Sachs. At a time when chronic...
The new menopause : navigating your path through hormonal change with purpose, power, and facts
Haver, Mary Claire (Medical doctor)
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Take charge of your health with this invaluable guide to everything a woman needs to know about menopause during her hormonal transition and beyond--by the bestselling author of The Galveston Diet. A NEW YORK POST BEST...
The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again
Haver, Mary Claire
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of the #1 bestseller The New Menopause explains everything a woman needs to know to thrive during the often-misdiagnosed and medically ignored perimenopausal years "Don't tolerate shrugged shoulders from your doctor during your...
An outsider's guide to humans : what science taught me about what we do and who we are
Pang, Camilla
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a brilliant young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way...and to be better at being human Diagnosed with...
Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids by Becoming the Parent You Wish You'd Had
Kappadakunnel, Bryana
Paper Book
One of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025 A fresh, no-nonsense parenting guide that shows you how to become a great parent (even if you didn't have one yourself). Many of us didn't have a perfect childhood. But it's never too late (or too early!) to...
Peaceful kitchen : more than 100 cozy plant-based recipes to comfort the body and nourish the soul
Perez, Catherine
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From nutritionist and social media star @plantbasedrd, more than one hundred, nourishing, feel-good, and easy-to-follow recipes, inspired by Mexican and Dominican flavors, for mindful, creative plant-based meals. In her first cookbook,...
Practical optimism : the art, science, and practice of exceptional well-being
Varma, Sue
Paper Book
As the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, Dr. Sue Varma worked directly with civilian and first-responder survivors in the aftermath of 9/11. There, she met people at every point of the stress and trauma continuum. She saw devastation...
Reparenting the inner child : the new science of our oldest wounds and how to heal them
LePera, Nicole
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek comes a groundbreaking guide to healing our childhood wounds and rediscovering our full...
Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health
Sandison, Heather
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we...
Safest Family on the Block: 101 Tips, Tricks, Hacks, and Habits to Protect Your Family
Brick, Jason
Paper Book
Eliminate fear and ensure your family's safety without the stress! Safest Family on the Block is an invaluable guide for parents aiming to protect their families without succumbing to fear. This accessible book offers crucial advice for enhancing your family's physical,...
Science of yoga : understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice
Swanson, Ann (Yoga instructor)
Paper Book
Explore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control. Introducing Science of Yoga - an all-encompassing science book to help you better understand yoga anatomy and the medical science behind yoga to...
Self-care for autistic people : 100+ ways to recharge, de-stress, and unmask!
Neff, Megan Anna
Paper Book
Ditch the stigma, celebrate your identity, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more. When you're autistic, it can be tough...
Signals: The Hidden Power and Secret Language of Hormones
Hameed, Saira
A Financial Times Best Book of the Summer * A New Scientist Best Popular Science Book of the Year "An utterly fascinating guide to who you are and how you work. Saira Hameed reveals the endocrine system, and places it at the center of self...
Strength training for seniors : exercises to rewind the aging process and increase your balance, stability, and stamina
Waehner, Paige
Paper Book
A Large-Print Resource to Help Seniors Stay in Shape, Reduce Aging, and Live a Longer and Healthier Life Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain...
Talk : the new science of conversation and the art of being ourselves
Wood Brooks, Alison
Paper Book
A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life--from a celebrated Harvard Business School professor and leading expert on the psychology of conversation. ...
Think again : the power of knowing what you don't know
Grant, Adam
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...
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
Wright, Vonda
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Stronger muscles and bones, increased mobility, lifelong independence, and a new mentality for aging with power--this cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training, and lifestyle will optimize a woman's body for longevity, through menopause and beyond.
Untangle your emotions : naming what you feel and knowing what to do about it
Allen, Jennie
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST . The author of Get Out of Your Head provides a revolutionary path to embracing a healthy relationship with your emotions, one that leads to life-giving connection with God and others as well as to a richer understanding...
Weightless : a doctor's guide to GLP-1 medications, sustainable weight loss, and the health you deserve
Salas-Whalen, Rocio
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A board-certified physician shares her must-have guide to using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health, with established strategies for maximizing your results "This book is a...
What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters
Nestle, Marion
Paper Book
NOMINATED FOR A JAMES BEARD AWARD A thoroughly revised classic, What to Eat Now is a field guide to food shopping in America, and a treatise on how to eat well and deliciously. What to Eat Now is a clear-eyed, no-nonsense guide to the most important...
What's Eating Us : Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety
Kazdin, Cole
Paper Book
"One of my parenting fears is passing on my messed-up 1980s food issues to my children. Reading about Cole's journey, and how she thinks about reframing and repairing those issues is both calming and helpful." --Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author of Expecting...
When the forest breathes : renewal and resilience in the natural world
Simard, S.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of Finding the Mother Tree offers a powerful vision for saving our forests based on nature's deep-rooted cycles of renewal. "A masterclass on the inner workings of forests. . . . This is science as an act of love for the world...
You've been pooping all wrong : how to make your bowel movements a joy
Pasricha, Trisha
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "This book is a must read. It answers every question you're too embarrassed to talk about."--Mel Robbins A GI's guide to the brain-gut-microbiome connection, including research on why people develop IBS and how anyone can achieve poophoria ...
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