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EAW offers book groups throughout the semester for employees to discuss topics within a specific book. To attend the next book group, visit nau.edu/eaw/calendar to view upcoming meetings. 

We have gathered all the titles of previously read books below. Books are organized into similar genres, although we have provided other categorizations for each title.

Explore Books by Genre

Managing Difficulty Accordion Closed

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown

  • Other genres: self-help, spirituality
  • Link to AmazonBook cover art: #1 New York Times bestseller, Brene Brown, PhD, MSW, The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone Braving the Wilderness (blue background, image of trees)e
  • Read in May 2021

 

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May 

  • Other genres: memoir, personal growthBook cover art: New York Times Bestseller, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, Katherine May, "A Truly Beautiful Book."- Elizabeth Gilbert. (Orange background, white polka dots, leaf image).
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in February 2021

Feminism Accordion Closed

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski

  • Other genres: self-help, mental healthBook cover art: burnout: the secret to unlocking the stress cycle. Emily Nagoski, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Come as You Are. Amelia Nagoski, DMA (pink background, crumbled paper image).
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in June 2021

 

All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks

  • Other genres: love, self-help,Book cover art: all about love: NEW VISIONS, bell hooks (red background, white stripes)
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in December 2021

 

Brave Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder by Reshma Saujani

  • Other genres: self-help, mental healthBook cover art: International Bestseller: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder: Brave Not Perfect: Founder and CEO, Girls Who Code New York Times bestselling author Reshma Saujani (red background, white and yellow script)
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in March 2022

 

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

  • Other genres: memoir, self-help
  • Link to Amazon Book cover art: Over 1 million copies sold! Untamed: Glennon Doyle: Reese's Book Club, #1 New York Times Bestseller, (pink, purple, blue, orange, gold glitter background)
  • Read in July 2022

Parenting Accordion Closed

How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent by Carla Naumburg

  • Other genres: self-help, psychology, children’sBook cover art: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent: Carla Naumburg, PhD (yellow background, image of lit fuse)
  • Link to Amazon
  • Free digital copy
  • Read in August 2021

 

The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel

  • Book cover art: New York Times Bestseller: The Whole-Brain Child 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture your Child's developing Mind. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, authors of No-Drama Discipline (image of outline of young child)Other genres: childrens, self-help
  • Link to Amazon 
  • Read in October 2021

 

 

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent you Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy

  • Other genres: childrens, self-help
  • Link to Amazon 
  • Read in April 2023

Relationships Accordion Closed

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

  • Other genres: marriage, self-helpBook cover art: New York Times Bestseller Over a Million Copies Sold: the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert. John M. Gottman, PhD and Nan Silver. (image of two wedding rings)
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in September 2021

 

Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication by Oren Jay Sofer

  • Other genres: communication, self-helpBook cover art: Say what you mean, images of text and speech bubbles and arrow
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in November 2021

Spirituality Accordion Closed

In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy by John O’Leary

  • Other genres: self-help, mental healthBook cover art: title and image of sky and a kite
  • Link to Amazon 
  • Read in January 2022

 

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

  • Other genres: self-help, philosophy
  • Link to Amazon Book cover art: title and image of the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu looking at eachother
  • Read in September 2022

Personal Development Accordion Closed

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

  • Other genres: self-help, psychologyBook cover art: title and image of polka dots
  • Link to Amazon 
  • Read in April 2021

 

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

  • Other genres: self-help, productivityBook cover art: title in gold pixelated font
  • Link to Amazon 
  • Read in July 2021

 

Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David

  • Other genres: self-helpBook cover art: title and image of small fish with sprinkles
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in June 2022

 

The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success by David J. McNeff

  • Book cover art: title and background of rainbow color slicesLink to Amazon
  • Read in October 2022

 

Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson

Book cover art: title and image of person with heart in their brain

  • Other genres: neuroscience, psychology
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in March 2021

Fiction Accordion Closed

Midnight Library by Matt Haig

  • Other genres: mental healthBook cover art: title and images of windows with people,planes, cars, and animals in them
  • Link to Amazon
  • Read in April 2022

Indigenous Identity Accordion Closed

Dine Identity in a 21st Century World by: Lloyd Lee

  • Other genres: identityBook cover art: title and patterns of green, red, and dark brown
  • Link to Amazon
  • Free digital copy
  • Read in February 2022

 

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

  • Other genres: memoir, nature, environmentBook cover art: title and image of braided grass
  • Link to Amazon 
  • Free digital copy
  • Read in November 2022

Low-Cost and Free Book Access

These titles are also available, used, on Amazon for discounted prices.

Flagstaff Public Library

The Flagstaff Public Library buildings offer curbside pick-up for book holds. Additionally, the library utilizes the Libby App to check out of digital copies of books. For more information, please contact Flagstaff Public Library or the Circulation Desk at 928-213-2333.

Bookmans

Visit your local Bookmans for low-cost books or used copies.

EAW Office

EAW will have minimal loaner copies available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact EAW office at 928-523-1552 or ask-eaw@nau.edu to inquire about availability.

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