A provocative collection of short stories that explores the dark complexities of desire, power dynamics, and human relationships in the modern age. From the viral sensation 'Cat Person' to other unsettling tales, Roupenian dissects the uncomfortable truths about sex, gender, and the often-blurred lines of consent. These stories capture the anxiety and ambiguity of contemporary life with razor-sharp prose and psychological insight.

You Know You Want This

A groundbreaking psychological guide that explores the devastating impact of borderline personality disorder on family dynamics and child development. Dr. Lawson provides crucial insights into understanding mothers with BPD and offers practical strategies for adult children to heal from their turbulent upbringing. This essential resource illuminates the patterns of intense, unpredictable maternal behavior and empowers readers to break free from toxic cycles.

Understanding the Borderline Mother: Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable, and Volatile Relationship

Set in 1960s Los Angeles, this intimate novel follows George, a middle-aged English professor, through a single day as he navigates life after the sudden death of his longtime partner, Jim. With profound elegance and emotional precision, Isherwood captures George's grief, his observations of American suburban life, and his struggle to find meaning in a world that refuses to acknowledge his loss. A masterpiece of queer literature that transforms an ordinary day into a meditation on love, mortality, and human connection.

A Single Man

A wildly inventive collection of short stories from the writer and actor behind The Office, featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary fables, absurdist humor, and unexpectedly poignant tales. B.J. Novak's debut brings together everything from a tortoise who outruns a hare in business instead of racing, to John Lennon's hilariously misguided self-help advice, to a meditation on love in the digital age. These stories showcase a unique comedic voice that balances wit, wisdom, and surprising emotional depth.

One More Thing

A Victorian scientist invents a machine that propels him far into the future, where he discovers humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the gentle Eloi and the predatory Morlocks. As he explores this haunting world of 802,701 AD, he uncovers the dark secrets of civilization's ultimate fate and humanity's evolutionary destiny. This groundbreaking novel explores themes of class division, progress, and the ultimate end of mankind.

The Time Machine

A provocative collection of short stories that explores the dark underbelly of contemporary American life through tales of dysfunctional families, broken relationships, and people on the edge of emotional collapse. A.M. Homes delivers unflinching portraits of suburban malaise and human desperation with razor-sharp prose and dark humor. Each story peels back the veneer of normalcy to reveal the shocking, sometimes violent truths lurking beneath everyday existence.

Things You Should Know

The Language of Emotional Intelligence offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the power of emotions in communication and relationships. Jeanne Segal presents practical tools and techniques for developing emotional awareness, managing stress, and connecting more effectively with others. This groundbreaking work demonstrates how mastering emotional intelligence can transform both personal and professional interactions.

The Language of Emotional Intelligence

A psychotherapist's insightful exploration into the unconscious defense mechanisms that drive our self-defeating behaviors and relationship patterns. Joseph Burgo draws on over 30 years of clinical experience to help readers understand why they repeat destructive habits, sabotage their own success, and struggle in relationships. Through clear explanations and relatable examples, this book offers a path to greater self-awareness and personal growth.

Why Do I Do That?

A hilarious collection of absurdist short stories that reimagine love and relationships through wildly inventive scenarios, from the perspective of a condom witnessing a first date to God's increasingly desperate attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend (humanity). Simon Rich combines sharp wit with tender observations about romance, loneliness, and human connection, creating bizarre yet surprisingly poignant tales that span from the dawn of time to the apocalypse.

2019