Adam Grant’s Originals is for readers who recognize that they are not in the majority—or who want the courage to leave the majority.

Did you know that your answers to just a handful of questions can predict the zip code of where you grew up? Speaking American offers a visual atlas of the American vernacular—who says what and where they say it—revealing our history, our regions, and the language that divides and unites us.

Too often, we define ourselves by our differences rather than by our alikeness. The Soul of an Octopus reminds us that common ground is always within reach, and that life becomes more beautiful when we keep looking for ways to connect.

Despite the many thousands of words at our disposal, the English language can be inadequate. Word Fugitives comes to the rescue, supplying hundreds of inspired words coined or redefined to meet everyday needs.

Part cookbook and part family memoir, The Amish Cook’s Anniversary Book celebrates two decades in the life of an Old Order Amish family, More than 30 recipes are accompanied by full-color photographs and descriptive articles on topics ranging from cooking and gardening to family meals and celebrations.

When the unconventional Durrell family decides they can no longer endure the gray English climate, they sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. My Family and Other Animals is a delightful account of the family’s experiences.

Finish First is a wake-up call for business leaders, entrepreneurs, spouses, parents, and students to stop settling for mediocre and revitalize their intrinsic will to achieve excellence and go for the win.

For many of us, reading is a lifestyle. We can’t imagine life without books. I’d Rather Be Reading is the perfect literary companion for anyone who feels this way. In this collection of relatable reflections by blogger and author Anne Bogel, readers are encouraged to identify and remember the moments that have defined them as readers.

This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table. Pure Sea Glass surveys the history of glass manufacturing, explains the weathering process that creates frosted gems from fragile shards, and offers tips on how and where to find the best pieces. More than 200 exquisite photographs bring to light the luminous beauty of sea glass. 

In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson clipped a newspaper photo of an exhausted canine handler, face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. Susannah, an airline pilot with search experience herself, was so moved by the image she decided to volunteer with a local canine team.