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A gentle, grounding manual for navigating the modern world with grace, empathy, and intentional kindness. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Choosing Civility.

  • grounding
  • calm
  • uplifting
  • reflective
  1. 01

    Esquire's The New Rules for Men

    Esquire

    A witty, bite-sized manual for navigating modern life with a dash of old-school swagger.

    Feels:
    • urbane
    • clubby
    • confident
  2. 02

    The fine art of small talk

    Debra Fine

    A warm, practical toolkit for turning awkward silences into meaningful connections.

    Feels:
    • optimistic
    • empowering
    • lighthearted
  3. 03

    Living a Beautiful Life

    Alexandra Stoddard

    A gentle, encouraging guide to transforming mundane tasks into moments of personal enrichment and beauty.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
    • earnest
  4. 04

    Never eat alone and other secrets to success

    Keith Ferrazzi

    An energizing playbook that transforms the dread of networking into a genuine celebration of human connection and mutual generosity.

    Shares:
    • earnest
  5. 05

    How to Have Impossible Conversations

    Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay

    A cool-headed, tactical toolkit for navigating the minefield of modern polarization without losing your mind or your relationships.

    Shares:
    • instructive
  6. 06

    How to attract anyone, anytime, anyplace

    Susan Rabin · 1993

    An encouraging, practical guide to navigating social situations with newfound confidence and resilience.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
    • interpersonal connection
  7. 07

    Talk to the Hand- The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door

    Lynne Truss · 2005

    A delightfully cranky, highly relatable manifesto for anyone exhausted by the sheer audacity of the modern public.

    Feels:
    • indignant
    • commiserating
    • cranky
  8. 08

    How to talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere

    King, Larry · 1994

    A reassuring masterclass in human connection from a legendary broadcaster who makes the daunting art of small talk feel entirely achievable.

    Feels:
    • upbeat
    • approachable
    • sociable
  9. 09

    How to be interesting (in 10 easy steps)

    Jessica Hagy

    A punchy, visually driven guide that sparks curiosity and motivation through clever diagrams and bite-sized wisdom.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
  10. 10

    The Art of the Good Life

    Rolf Dobelli

    A brisk, practical toolkit for navigating the complexities of happiness and success.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
    • reflective
    • instructive
  11. 11

    Excellent Advice for Living

    Kevin Kelly

    A pocket-sized mentor offering a rapid-fire distillation of hard-won truths for a well-lived life.

    Shares:
    • uplifting
    • reflective
    • earnest
  12. 12

    The Art of Witty Banter

    Patrick King

    A practical, energetic toolkit for transforming awkward silences into effortless, magnetic conversation.

    Feels:
    • energetic
    • optimistic
    • engaging

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