Must Reads for Fall 2023

LUX Team • October 9, 2023
A collage of books including the paradox of debt and the other year

Looking for a good book to read this autumn? Here are a few picks for your fall self-help reading list from Bedside Reading. Calm & Sense by Wendy Leeds. A licensed psychotherapist who knows what it's like to be anxious, Calm & Sense brings you a broad range of tools for dealing with your anxiety, including Sound psychological approaches that offer you the guidance you can trust, Physical techniques
so you can address your anxiety anytime, anywhere; Feasible lifestyle changes to help you avoid many of your anxiety triggers. It also gives voice to stories drawn from the experiences of women who have faced anxiety and learned to manage it successfully. Dis- tinctive in its approach, Calm & Sense is a practical, well-researched resource designed to help women of all ages deal with their anxiety. It is a rare book in that it specifically targets women's unique needs, offering up-to-date research on all aspects of women's anxiety, from its causes to its impact and the women-specific techniques that work best to ease it.

Then there's Mastering Resilience by Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, Ph.D. Based on her life experience and 30 years of work with children, teachers, therapists, parents, and caregivers, Dr. Lorry knows that adversity is transformable. In fact, she believes that people who’ve experienced the greatest childhood adversity are often the ones called to be cycle breakers and leaders for

the next generation. This book will give anyone who senses there is more to life, more to contribute, more
to enjoy - the strategies and tools to thrive - to become super resilient, and to empower others to do the same. Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, known by her clients, students, and colleagues as Dr. Resilience, delivers the precise 8-ingredient recipe for transforming adversity into resilience, purpose, and success. 
Paradox of Debt by Richard Vague. Richard Vague examines the assets, liabilities, and incomes of the American economy as a whole, not just of the government. As an expert on the role of private debt in the global economy, Vague offers an innovative set of policies to try to manage this debt paradox.


Escape to extraordinary realms and engage your senses with these two page-turners. The Other Year by Rea Frey. On a beach vacation, Kate Baker’s nine-year-old daughter, Olivia, vanishes suddenly among the waves—But in the next moment, Olivia resurfaces, joyously splashing. What would I do if she didn’t come up? Kate wonders. How would I live without her? A story told in parallel timelines explores the line between joy and loss. Shadows in the Wind Book Two: Cogitatio by McKinley

Aspen. Kathryn Beck was recruited out of college into a top-secret organization whose members possess supernatural weapons and which takes
on challenges that no other group is equipped

to handle. Her next mission in Alaska turns her world upside down when she’s framed for a crime and tossed helplessly into prison.


A CUP OF

REDEMPTION

Escape to extraordinary realms and engage your senses with these two page-turn-
ers. 
The Other Year by Rea Frey. On a beach vacation, Kate Baker’s nine-year-old daughter, Olivia, vanishes suddenly among the waves—But in the next moment, Olivia resurfaces, joyously splashing. What would I do if she didn’t come up? Kate wonders. How would I live without her? A story told in parallel timelines explores the line between joy and loss. Shadows in the Wind Book Two: Cogitatio by McKinley

Aspen. Kathryn Beck was recruited out of college into a top-secret organization whose members possess supernatural weapons and which takes
on challenges that no other group is equipped

to handle. Her next mission in Alaska turns her world upside down when she’s framed for a crime and tossed helplessly into prison.

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by Carole Bumpus Like the braiding of three

strands of brioche, the lives of three women—Sophie Zabél Sullivan, Marcelle Pourrette Zabél, and Kate Barrington—become inextricably intertwined as each struggle to resolve issues from past wars that have profoundly impacted their lives.


Sophie believed her childhood nightmares were safely behind her once she married and moved to the U.S. from France —until she is called to her mother, Marcelle’s, deathbed to honor one final request: “Search for my father! Search for Pourrette!”


Born on the last day of World War I, Marcelle, whose life epitomizes the human cost of war, never knew her father yet carried the Pourrette name, along with the shame of illegitimacy, as did her two oldest sons born during World War II.

Enlisting the expertise of a
friend and family therapist, Sophie encourages Kate to join her in France to help find her grandfather and scour the stain of illegitimacy from her family’s name.

Unbeknownst to Sophie, Kate’s 34-year-old illegitimate daughter, given up for adoption during the Vietnam War, has recently reappeared. Kate, struggling with her own shame and guilt, pushes aside her feelings to join Sophie in France.   Go to www.bedsidereading.com.   For more.

April 18, 2025
Nantucket, with its misty harbors, salt-kissed breezes, and centuries-old charm, has always been a place where history whispers through every weathered shingle and cobblestone street. This spring, one of the island’s most beloved landmarks, the Veranda House, will once again welcome guests, rising from the ashes of a devastating 2022 fire that necessitated a complete rebuild. Set to reopen in spring 2025, the new Veranda House is a masterpiece of restoration and reinvention. Owned by Procaccianti Companies and managed by TPG Hotels & Resorts as part of the Nantucket Resort Collection, the rebuild was meticulously overseen in collaboration with the town and historic district commission to ensure that the property retained its original federal-style elegance while incorporating modern luxuries and state-of-the-art amenities. First built in 1684, the Veranda House has stood as a symbol of Nantucket’s rich maritime legacy, its wraparound porches offering a front-row seat to the island’s ever-changing seascape. The new design remains true to its original size, scale, and architectural character, seamlessly blending historic integrity with contemporary comforts. Guests will find spa-like ensuite baths in every room, featuring Carrara marble, custom fixtures, and sleek walk-in showers—a nod to modern indulgence without sacrificing classic charm. The 19 redesigned rooms, including the Grand Harborview King with its private balcony and fireplace, exude an intimate, serene luxury. Expanded outdoor gathering spaces now offer even more opportunities for guests to soak in the island’s ambiance, whether sipping coffee at sunrise or toasting the golden hour over Nantucket Harbor. “This reopening marks a significant mile- stone, not just for Veranda House, but for the entire Nantucket community. We are deeply thankful for the community’s unwavering support in bringing this iconic property back to life,” says Paul Hitselberger, EVP of Operations for TPG Hotels & Resorts. The Veranda House is not just a recon- struction—it’s a resurrection, a tribute to Nantucket’s ability to endure, evolve, and enchant. Its doors reopen as a beacon of timeless hospitality, welcoming travelers to a place where history is honored, and every detail—from the breezy verandas to the handcrafted interiors—tells a story. For those who love Nantucket, the Veranda House is a homecoming. Images courtesy of The Veranda House.
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