Some self-help books comfort the reader. Others challenge you to confront uncomfortable truths about behaviour, ...

It is easy to dismiss self-help books and those who read them. But not only do we need serious self-help, we must also take self-help more seriously. Valued at $11 billion worldwide, self-help is a ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...

Ready for your 2026 glow-up? These 9 books will help you get yourself together, build confidence, set goals and thrive all year long. As you channel your “new year, new you” personality and write down ...

As the dawn of 2026 illuminates a fresh horizon, the desire for a profound personal evolution feels more palpable than ever. This season’s most essential self-help reads move away from fleeting hacks ...

Books you can turn to. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, comfort or practical advice, books are the friend we can turn to for words of wisdom. Most of us have something that we’d like to change, ...

To understand modern self-help books, open “Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm”. The sequel to “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”—and no doubt the prequel to ...

Joanna Pozzulo receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Carleton University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Carleton University ...