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It’s starting to look like spring here at the Riverhead offices, and as winter thaws we turn to Katherine May’s book,?ENCHANTMENT: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age ???where she explores the ways we can rekindle our sense of wonder and how enchantment is a crucial tool for the twenty-first century to combat feelings of being anxious, burnt-out, and helpless. ? ?? Read an excerpt from the book in Sierra here:?https://lnkd.in/gegUNrjQ ? It is a great time of year to introduce small rituals into our days that will bring out our sense of wonder and awe. As Katherine says, “Our sense of enchantment is not triggered only by grand things; the sublime is not hiding in distant landscapes. The awe-inspiring, the numinous, is all around us, all the time. It is transformed by our deliberate attention. It becomes valuable when we value it. It becomes meaningful when we invest it with meaning. The magic is of our own conjuring.” ?? ? #SpringReading #KatherineMay #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #RediscoverWonder #SierraClub #BookExcerpt #DailyRituals

Who works for the government and why does their work matter? ?? A new book, edited by bestselling author Michael Lewis, on the millions of dedicated, unrecognized Americans who keep our country running is now on shelves. Start reading now: bit.ly/3OlcUax #WhoIsGovernment #MichaelLewis #Government #PoliticalScience #CivilService #Nonfiction

Michael Lewis, “Who Is Government?” editor and NYT bestselling author, shares his thoughts on the federal workforce. Watch more of the interview: cnb.cx/4bUwZPK

?? New Nonfiction Alert! ?? We recently held a delightful luncheon to celebrate three exciting nonfiction titles coming out this spring and summer. The stars of the afternoon were Jennie Erin Smith, author of Valley of Forgetting (out April 1); Jordan Thomas, author of When It All Burns (out May 27); and Sophie Elmhirst, author of A Marriage at Sea (out July 8). Jennie, Jordan, and Sophie fascinated the media and booksellers with sneak peeks of their upcoming books. Thanks to their warmth and charm, the event felt more like a cozy gathering than a formal affair, leaving our diners eager to crack their galleys open right then and there. Learn more about each book below! ?? ?? Valley of Forgetting by Jennie Erin Smith: https://lnkd.in/gFtAFqTt ?? When It All Burns by Jordan Thomas: https://lnkd.in/grWZtWVU ?? A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst: https://lnkd.in/gqG_GrWX #Nonfiction #Authors #NewBooks?

“I love talking with Michael Lewis. He has this incredible ability to zoom in on one person's story, and from there reveals something much bigger about our culture. His books leave you seeing the world differently, and his books about federal workers are no exception.” Katie Couric sat down with Michael Lewis to explore the unseen work of civil servants in her newest episode of "Next Question with Katie Couric" ??? Learn more about the people who keep our country running, why they've become the target of political scrutiny, and why their work matters more than ever now. #NextQuestionwithKatieCouric #MichaelLewis #Podcast #WhoIsGovernment #CivilService #FederalWorkers https://lnkd.in/gk2Z8pCu

Are you celebrating or denouncing #DaylightSavingsTime? ??? Regardless of how you feel, scientists are finding that DST is detrimental to our health in a myriad of ways. Read this op-ed by Lynne Peeples in TIME to find out how ??

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate today (and every day) with this selection of Riverhead books from women writing around the world ?? ?? Kingdom of Characters by Jing Tsu - A Pulitzer Prize finalist about China's modern linguistic challenges, revealing how language is both a technology to be perfected and a subtle, yet potent, power to be exercised and expanded. ?? Indelible City by Louisa Lim - An award-winning journalist and longtime Hong Konger indelibly captures Hong Kong, its people, and the untold history they are claiming, just as it is being erased. ?? Valley of Forgetting by Jennie Erin Smith - An immersive account of a community from the remote mountains of Colombia whose rare and fatal genetic mutation is unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease. ??? A Map of Future Ruins by Lauren Markham - A mesmerizing, trailblazing synthesis of reporting, history, memoir, and essay, helping us see that the stories we tell about migration don’t just explain what happened. They are oracles: they predict the future. ? How Infrastructure Works by Deb Chachra - Learn more about the infrastructural feats around us and how we can make them more equitable, resilient, and sustainable before it's too late. ?? The Hidden Globe by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian - Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist’s riveting account exposes a parallel universe that has become a haven for the rich and powerful. #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninLiterature #Nonfiction #BookRecommendations #Memoir #Journalism

Excited to share this inspiring interview with Meghan O'Rourke on the Tamron Hall Show! Meghan discusses her #NewYorkTimesBestselling book, THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM: Reimagining Chronic Illness, and her decade-long journey to get a diagnosis for her chronic illness. ? In this conversation, Meghan offers valuable advice on how to advocate for yourself in the doctor's office. As Tamron Hall points out, many people are experiencing similar struggles, and O’Rourke’s book provides both relatability and validation. You don’t need to suffer in silence. ? Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gqkD3VqV ? #ChronicIllness #InvisibleKingdom #MeghanORourke #TamronHallShow #SelfAdvocacy #HealthJourney #Inspiration #BookRecommendation #HealthMatters

Dreading this weekend's #DaylightSavings reset? You're not alone! ?? Read Lynne Peeples's op-ed in The Guardian about the effects of the biannual time change, the harmful consequences of rigid, in-office schedules, and whether or not we should switch to a permanent DST: https://lnkd.in/gG-tnrUK #TheInnerClock #LynnePeeples #CircadianScience #STEM #BiologicalClock

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with us! Riverhead is proud to publish many brilliant and powerful female authors. From introspective memoirs to scientific investigations and beyond, these writers constantly inform, impact, and empower readers everywhere with their work ?? Below is just a small selection. Have you read any of these books yet? Let us know in the comments! ?? ?? The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper - The NYT-bestselling memoir about a female, African American emergency room physician's journey towards self-healing after a life of service to others. ?? Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott - A #1 NYT-bestselling book, exploring the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward. ?? Reading the Waves by Lidia Yuknavitch - A frank and revealing memoir from a celebrated author, reframing memory to show how crucial this process can be to gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves. ?? Life As No One Knows It by Sara Imari Walker - Presenting an intriguing new scientific theory about what life is and how it emerges, this book by the acclaimed physicist and astrobiologist celebrates the mystery of life and the explanatory power of physics. ? The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples - Take advantage of the groundbreaking science of circadian rhythms to help you sleep better, feel happier, and improve your overall health. ?? How Infrastructure Works by Deb Chachra - Learn more about the infrastructural feats around us and how we can make them more equitable, resilient, and sustainable before it's too late. #Nonfiction #BookRecommendations #WomeninLiterature #Memoir #Autobiography #Science #STEM