Relationships: friends / friendship and peer groups Books, bestsellers and new releases

Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated and joyful tribute celebrates famous friendships (both real and fictional) and proves that there is no relationship more important than friendship. Our best friends are our soulmates. They understand us when no one else does, lift us up, and bring out the best in us. It’s a relationship based on a bond that can’t always be described, but is always magical. Billions of Besties shines a light on some of the most engaging, funny, inspiring, and sometimes unexpected sets of friends. In this gorgeous and playfully illustrated volume, creators and besties Peggy and Susie highlight more than 100 besties, both real and fictional, from all walks of life. From the comedic powerhouse of Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, to the unexpected camaraderie between RGB and Antonin Scalia, the glamourous friendship between Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, or the fictional ride-or-die bond between Thelma and Louise, this book is a timeless salute to friendship in all its forms. Uplifting and charming, Billions of Besties celebrates the power and vitality of friendship—from bromances to work wives—reminding us that when we have each other’s backs, we have the power to change the world.Trade Review“Prefaced with a fillable bookplate “To my bestie / from your bestie,” this sunny volume collects profiles of best-bud duos and cliques, be they real, fictional, or non-sentient. The besties are organized by categories, such as “Classics,” (Oprah and Gayle), “Hollywood” (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), “Changemakers” (Bill Gates and Warren Buffett), “Squads” (Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer), and “Goodies” (champagne and caviar). Wry summaries share how these friends connected and what they’ve come to signify in American culture. For instance, The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s Mary and Rhoda were TV besties “who became unlikely heroes for single working women everywhere” while Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Congressman John Lewis united under the righteous bond of “good trouble.” Many pairings are lighthearted (Bert and Ernie; peanut butter and jelly; Ken and Barbie), but some are unusual bonds, such as mutual admirers Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or George Harrison and Eric Clapton, whose friendship thrived even after the latter married the former’s ex-wife (“I’d rather she be with him than some dope,” Harrison is quoted as saying). Opposites also attract: such as politically polar Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Antonin Scalia or “bold and capricious” Captain Kirk and “the überlogical” Mr. Spock. Panosh’s simple line-art looks like it’d be at home on a greeting card passed between friends and is appropriately upbeat. This cheery package is ready-made for a just-thinking-of-you gift.”—Publishers Weekly “Full of gorgeous illustrations and odes to friendships both real and fictional, Billions of Besties by Peggy Panosh and Susie Arons is a celebration of the power of friendship. The book features 100 entries covering the bonds between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, and more. Pick up a copy for yourself, and go ahead and grab one for your bestie, too, because this beautiful book will make a great gift.”—POPSUGAR"Former Oprah Winfrey Show marketing executive Peggy Panosh and her bestie, Susie Arons, have created this book all about real and fictional BFFs, like Oprah and Gayle, Bert and Ernie, and Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee" —O, The Oprah Magazine

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Simon & Schuster The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom was bolstered by research findings from many other studies. Relationships in all their forms—friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups—all contribute to a happier, healthier life. And as The Good Life shows us, it’s never too late to strengthen the relationships you already have, and never too late to build new ones. The Good Life provides examples of how to do this. Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk about the Harvard Study, “What Makes a Good Life,” has been viewed more than 42 million times and is one of the ten most-watched TED talks ever. The Good Life has been praised by bestselling authors Jay Shetty “an empowering quest towards our greatest need: meaningful human connection”), Angela Duckworth (“In a crowded field of life advice...Schulz and Waldinger stand apart”), and happiness expert Laurie Santos (“Waldinger and Schulz are world experts on the counterintuitive things that make life meaningful”). With “insightful [and] interesting” (Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness) life stories, The Good Life shows us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connections to others.

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