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Sun, Sand, and Stories
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items Whether you’re lounging on a lido deck or finding a quiet corner of the promenade, the right book is the ultimate travel companion for a life at sea. My Syllabus at Sea is a handpicked collection of my favorite vacation reads, ranging from sun-drench...
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Jan-March Reads
Jan-March Reads
Welcome to the ultimate vacation binge. This list is reserved for the 'one more chapter' books—the stories that make you forget to check your phone and keep you reading long after the sun goes down. From high-stakes adrenaline to emotional slow-burns...
Stapley gives us a propulsive case study in a woman with a winning lottery ticket and a complicated past. It’s the perfect 'lab work' for a sea day—high stakes, fast-paced, and a great reminder that even when we feel like we’re running, we’re actuall...
Lucky: Stapley, Marissa - Books
Let’s be honest: even the highest-achieving faculty members need a break from 'serious' literature. Enter: the 'Heated Rivalry' seminar. This isn't just a hockey romance; it’s an intensive study in the chemistry of connection and the tension of compe...
Heated Rivalry
As a former Dean, I’ve seen how easy it is to treat self-care like a checklist of luxury goods. Dr. Lakshmin’s research aligns perfectly with my own: real well-being isn't a bubble bath; it’s a series of internal boundaries and power-shifting choices...
Real Self-Care: Transformative Wellness Program
If my research on nostalgia and connection had a primary textbook, this would be it. Smith elegantly breaks down the four pillars that make life feel worth living: Belonging, Purpose, Storytelling, and Transcendence. I find that the families who book...
The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment
If you’ve ever wondered why we are so deeply drawn to the 'perfect worlds' of theme parks, this is your deep-dive seminar. Banks isn't just writing about Florida; he’s researching the human heart’s desire to find a sanctuary. As a scholar of nostalgi...
The Magic Kingdom: A Novel
I’m assigning this as required reading for anyone who has ever felt the tug of 'what if.' Henry hit my research sweet spot here—exploring how we find connection in the messy, unscripted parts of our lives. It’s restorative, it’s nostalgic, and it’s a...
Great Big Beautiful Life