Self-help books are a mainstay of the non-fiction market. According to a 2022 study by BookNet Canada, self-help titles account for 17 per cent of non-fiction book sales. Some of these books can go on ...

The year 1859 was a big one for British publishing. Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” was published, as was John Stuart Mill’s “On Liberty”. So too was a now largely forgotten book by an ...

If you’re a fan of Severance on Apple TV Plus, then you’re familiar with the fictional self-help book “The You You Are: A Spiritual Biography of You,” written by Ricken Hale. If you’re interested in ...

Self-help books and bibliotherapy One form of self-help that has gained attention is bibliotherapy, which uses books to support well-being. If you're looking to improve your well-being, you may find ...

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 ...

“No literary genre divides opinion quite like self-help,” said Josiah Gogarty in GQ. Some people love it, while others steer well clear. But the best personal growth books “cover a lot more ground ...

Heaven helps those who help themselves.” So opens Samuel Smiles’ 1859 book Self-Help; with Illustrations of Character and Conduct—an appropriately self-published work that birthed the modern genre.

For years, TikToker and radio host Helena Ellis felt lesser than in her romantic relationships. "It didn't matter how much I gave to my partner, he would still be insensitive and think I was ...

In the quiet moments when your mind drifts—about 30 to 50 percent of waking hours—the real epiphanies strike. Not when highlighting passages in a self-help book or diligently absorbing advice. Change ...

As the end of summer approaches, many will find themselves preparing to usher in a new school year. This transition period can be difficult, leading to a significant increase in stress and anxiety.