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Diverse genres from bestselling and up-and-coming authors published by Everand.
Published on April 24, 2024
Roxane Gay & Everand Originals Presents: Good Girl: Notes on Dog Rescue
Elaine CastilloThe fourth installment in the series from Everand and Roxane Gay, the beloved bestselling author of “Hunger,” “Bad Feminist,” and “Opinions.” Award-winning novelist and essayist Castillo details her life spent rescuing and training dogs, a story that reveals just as much about modern society and culture as it does our relationship with humankind’s first domesticated animal.
Hit and Run
John FreemanThe titular hit and run that kills a pedestrian on John’s late-night walk home winds up fracturing his life in this engrossing and contemplative story. Freeman’s propulsive work of autobiographical fiction puts everyday horrors of lived experience on a collision course with the mind’s imagined terrors and saviors to trauma. Just like when seeing a real car crash, it’s impossible to turn away.
Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: My Year of Psychedelics: Lessons on Better Living
Gabrielle BellotThe third installment in the series from Everand and Roxane Gay, the beloved bestselling author of “Hunger,” “Bad Feminist,” and “Opinions.” In this fascinating and literally trippy memoir, acclaimed essayist and columnist Bellot shares the story of how magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, and other psychedelics transformed her life for the better.
Nazi Hunting: A Love Story: The husband and wife who, for six decades and counting, have made catching war criminals the family business
Nazi Hunting: A Love Story: The husband and wife who, for six decades and counting, have made catching war criminals the family business
Jess McHughBeate slapped German chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger, a former Nazi, across the face to call attention to his crimes. Her husband, Serge, held a former Nazi official at gunpoint. These are some of the flashier moments of the married couple’s dangerous, tireless, and wholeheartedly inspiring work bringing Nazis to justice. If ever you needed reassurance that ordinary people wield extraordinary power to do good, Serge and Beate’s story is it.
Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: You Are a Teen Mom: Instructions
Randa JarrarThe second installment in the series from Everand and Roxane Gay, the beloved bestselling author of “Hunger,” “Bad Feminist,” and “Opinions.” Memoirist, essayist, and novelist Randa Jarrar offers an honest and wholly original user’s manual on how to raise a happy and well-adjusted child with little help and even fewer resources, but a fierce willingness to live out loud.
Permission to Be Gentle: 7 Self-Love Affirmations for the Highly Sensitive
Maryse CardinEmotional regulation is within reach, and the journey isn’t as scary as you may think. In this course from Everand Coach, Cardin encourages readers to use positive self-talk and daily affirmations to manage one’s emotions. Particularly helpful for Highly Sensitive People, this gentle approach is a game changer if you want to stop surviving and start thriving.
See You on the Way Down: Catch You on the Way Back Up!
Greg BehrendtFrom “He’s Just Not That Into You” to “That Guy From That Thing,” from being Oprah’s relationship guru to rehab and cancer, comedian and author Behrendt has experienced many highs and lows. In this raw memoir, he takes readers behind the scenes of how just one phrase uttered while working on “Sex and the City” altered the course of his entire life — for better, for worse. Even during the darkest times, his humorous, generous spirit shines through.
Drafts of a Suicide Note
Mandy-Suzanne WongIn Wong’s creative debut, an enigmatic woman disappears and leaves not one, but 10 suicide notes in her wake. Before long, a drug dealer becomes obsessed with parsing out her final messages — a dizzying spiral that leads him to confront his own perceived failures in life. The story unfolds in Bermuda, which acts more as a character than a setting in this wholly immersive reading experience.
Dad at Peace
Chris GethardComedian Gethard has led a relatively charmed life, able to make a living off his talents and travel the world making people laugh. But in this emotional and sobering piece, Gethard explains why he’s starting a new, quieter chapter, and how his son brings him a serenity he’s never experienced before. (Don’t worry, there are still poop jokes.) “Dad at Peace” completes Gethard’s Originals trilogy, following “Dad on Pills” and “The Lonely Dad Conversations.”
Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: Built for This: The Quiet Strength of Powerlifting
Julia TurshenLet cookbook author Julia Turshen lift you up with her memoir about embracing her inner and outer strength. Turshen shares how she learned to appreciate her appetite for food, started powerlifting to marvel at all the things her body could do, and now knows the meat on her bones is “made of the things [she’s] capable of.” This title kicks off the Roxane Gay & series, a celebration of original voices and the human experience.
Mastering Productivity: Everything You Need to Know About Habit Formation
Demetri PaniciYouTube productivity expert Panici synthesizes the best habit-forming (and habit-breaking) advice into easily digestible chapters in this Everand Coach course. If you’ve been trying to change your routines for the better but can’t get the new habits to stick, “Mastering Productivity” might just be the reassuring unlock you need.
Pact of Silence
Linda HuberWhile planting a new vegetable garden, Emma literally digs up a clue that hints at a dark, buried past that her husband, his family, and their entire small town would prefer to keep secret. But Emma won’t let sleeping dogs lie: She’s determined to uncover the truth, even if the truth threatens to bite back. Huber’s work is a gripping psychological thriller.
You’re Not the Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes
Lane MooreIf you’ve all but given up on finding your soul mate, fret not — comedian and award-winning writer Moore (of the hugely popular “Tinder Live” touring show) provides hilarious and helpful insights about how to make dating and finding “the one” a less arduous process. Trust your gut, stop mindlessly swiping right, and start reading this instead.
Swingtime for Hitler: Goebbels’s Jazzmen, Tokyo Rose, and Propaganda That Carries a Tune
Scott SimonIn this audio treasure trove, Simon explores the fascinating and unsettling history of how a Nazi swing band used catchy songs to spread hateful propaganda. Full of vintage sound recordings — and the beloved NPR host’s witty and moving insights — “Swingtime for Hitler” confronts the disturbing parallels between disinformation in Hitler’s Germany and fake news today.
A Constellation of Ghosts
Laraine HerringLyrical, existential, and original, “A Constellation of Ghosts” is a gorgeous take on the emerging speculative memoir genre. While being treated for cancer, Herring is visited by the ghost of her father in the form of a raven. From there, her story diverges into two interwoven threads — Herring dealing with surgery and recovery, and Herring conversing with the ghosts of her lost ancestors about death, grief, healing, and more soul-searching topics.
Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln: A Nutty Story About Edwin Booth and Boston Corbett
Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln: A Nutty Story About Edwin Booth and Boston Corbett
Jesse JoyceYou know of John Wilkes Booth and the guy he killed, President Abraham Lincoln. Now prepare to learn the far more outlandish stories of Booth’s killers — Boston Corbett, a literal mad hatter who castrated himself, and John Wilkes’ brother, Edwin Booth, a renowned but troubled actor. This wry, rollicking history from stand-up comedian Joyce provides an eye-opening account of America’s colorful past.
77 Days of February: Living and Dying in Ukraine, Told by the Nation’s Own Journalists
77 Days of February: Living and Dying in Ukraine, Told by the Nation’s Own Journalists
Reporters Magazine“I don't know what day of the week it is. I know what day of the war it is.” These open-eyed, never-before-told firsthand accounts from everyday Ukrainians about the harrowing early days of Russia’s invasion in February 2022 provide critical perspectives about the ongoing conflict. Renowned poet and activist Serhiy Zhadan introduces this collection that highlights the courage and perseverance of Ukraine’s people.
Be True To Yourself
Amanda FordFor all the young, pre-teen, and teen girls out there, Ford delivers a guidebook on navigating the ups and downs of one of the rockiest, and most confusing, times of life. Offering essays full of wisdom and encouragement, “Be True to Yourself” explores everything from friendships to self-confidence to body positivity.
Empowered Black Girl: Joyful Affirmations and Words of Resilience
M.J. FievreThe author of “Badass Black Girl” delivers yet another essential collection of wisdom and encouragement geared toward Black women and teens. This audiobook is filled with actionable wisdom, inspiring affirmations, and quotes from notable Black women. “Empowered Black Girl” brims with reminders that you matter and can make a difference.
Banish Your Inner Critic: Silence the Voice of Self-Doubt to Unleash Your Creativity and Do Your Best Work
Banish Your Inner Critic: Silence the Voice of Self-Doubt to Unleash Your Creativity and Do Your Best Work
Denise Jacobs“Banish Your Inner Critic” is a toolkit for turning self-criticism into self-compassion. The techniques laid out in this book can help boost your self-esteem, creativity, and overall empathy. So stop catastrophizing and start reading.
From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society
Taylor MarkarianIn this loving history of emo music’s ascendance into the mainstream, writer Markarian (an ardent emo music fan herself) chronicles why this brand of punk helps so many people find happiness in misery, and how bands like Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, and Brand New influenced discussions about mental health.
Birth of The Endless Summer: A Surf Odyssey
Jamie BrisickThrough personal stories from surfing’s icons and pioneers, “Birth of The Endless Summer” provides a breathtaking look beneath the surface of surf culture. Brisick takes a deep dive into the lasting impact and influence of surfing’s most famous movie, “The Endless Summer.”
Chronic Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness
Chronic Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness
Danea HornWomen with chronic illnesses face a particular set of challenges, from navigating physical pain to helping others understand their experiences. Horn isn’t just a life coach; she’s also a fellow chronic sufferer. In this audiobook, she offers insight and guidance on managing chronic conditions — physically, emotionally, and relationally. It’s an encouraging read for those who need it most.
Navigating Uncertainty: How to Embrace the Unknown and Live to Tell the Story
Tanya DaltonYou can’t control all the unknowns in life, but you can make a plan for how to react to setbacks and roadblocks when they come up. After listening to this short course from the author of “The Joy of Missing Out,” “you’ll be ready to start designing your life on your terms, one that’s filled with purpose, productivity, and progress.”
It Starts with Self-Compassion: A Practical Road Map
Celeste HeadleeSpeak to yourself like you would to a friend in crisis — with compassion rather than cruelty — and you’ll unlock the secret to lasting happiness. Journalist Headlee researched self-compassion with rigor and found that, far from making people soft, it makes them strong. She lays out the benefits and best practices of self-compassion so you can start treating yourself better today.
No Sweeter Sound: The History of Black Country Music
Francesca T. RoysterTina Turner, Darius Rucker, Lil Nas X — these are just a few of the Black musicians who disrupted the country music scene through the decades. Royster, a DePaul University English professor, provides the history behind the greatest hits of Black country music, and how those hits continue to make us question our stereotypes about what is and isn’t considered country.
The Summer of Fall: Gravity is a bitch, but I'm still standing
Laura LippmanAward-winning mystery writer Lippman’s sincere memoir recounts an especially hard summer of family illness, physical misadventure, and emotional upheavals. But with self-deprecating humor as both a sword and shield, she never stayed down for long. Now, she shares how she managed to thrive in spite of it all.
Good Girls Don't
Mara WilsonGood girls don’t talk back. Good girls don’t disobey their parents. Good girls don’t disappoint their fans. Writer and former child actor Wilson (“Matilda,” “Mrs. Doubtfire”) opens up about her struggle with the pressure to please other people while growing up in the spotlight on set and dealing with the turmoil of her mother’s death. This memoir is candid, humble, and above all, painfully relatable.
The Michael Chernow Master Course: Three Audio Courses on Mindset, Habit, and Communication
The Michael Chernow Master Course: Three Audio Courses on Mindset, Habit, and Communication
Michael ChernowIf you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for tips on how to successfully complete your goals, then this compilation of advice from Chernow, a successful restaurateur, is for you. In these short courses, Chernow discusses simple ways to develop a growth mindset, healthy habits, and powerful communication skills.
Each Day a Renewed Beginning: Meditations for a Peaceful Journey
Karen CaseyThere are meditations for all 365 days a year in this soothing guide to a more peaceful life. “Each Day a Renewed Beginning” is an inspirational starting point for anyone looking to take up a daily meditation practice.