Mental Obsession

"Character drives plot in this twisty and toxic thriller that deals with cohesive control and female empowerment.” — Holly Craig "An extremely brave book where you can really hear the character's voice.” — Philippa East "Just when you thought Paula couldn't possibly top THE LIES SHE TOLD, along comes her incredible second novel. It is a masterclass of how to write a twisty, dark thriller.” — Reader review "Oh my God. She's only gone and done it again... but even better!” — The Book Club Scotland ________________________________________________________ Haunted and desperate ...

On May 31, 2014, in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year-old girls attempted to stab their classmate to death. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier’s violence was extreme, but what seemed even more frightening was that they committed their crime under the influence of a figure born by the internet: the so-called “Slenderman”. Yet the even more urgent aspect of the story, that the children involved suffered from undiagnosed mental illnesses, often went overlooked in coverage of the case.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Can’t get enough of Joe Goldberg? Don’t miss the latest thriller in Caroline Kepnes’s compulsively readable You series, with an all-new plot not seen in the blockbuster Netflix show. “Fiendish, fast-paced, and very funny.”—Paula Hawkins, #1 New York...

"You’ll find yourself listening to the suspenseful reading by Olivia Dowd and Thomas Judd way past your bedtime." - Jersey's Best The multimillion-copy New York Times bestselling author B.A. Paris returns to her heartland of gripping psychological suspense in The Therapist—a powerful tale of...

I came to the Institute to put my bare hands on four men who killed everything they touched. They called me rare. They didn’t tell me every Anchor before me was dead. My mother died on a Tuesday. By the end of the week, I’d drained the electrical current from a light switch, absorbed the magical charge from a neighbor’s corgi, and signed every form the Lachlan Institute slid across the table. They called me an Anchor — the rarest class of supernatural alive. Touch a dangerous power, and I could neutralize it. Absorb it. Keep it from killing anyone. Then they sent me underground. ...

A psychiatrist’s investigation into a mute painter who attacked a famous artwork uncovers a layered mystery that connects obsession, love, and art across generations. Psychiatrist Andrew Marlow, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When...

Struggling with consistency in your golf game? Golf is not just physical. It is mental. You can know the right technique and still fail when it matters most. Overthinking your swing. Losing confidence. Second guessing simple shots. This is where most golfers get stuck. The Golf Obsession focuses on the mental game of golf and shows you how to break through the frustration holding your performance back. Instead of chasing the perfect swing, this book helps you control your mindset, improve focus, and play more consistent golf. Inside this book, you will learn how to: • Stop overthinking ...

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025 A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ‘A full-fat...

No more feeling replaceable, anxiously checking your phone, or diluting your essence to keep someone’s interest. Instead, imagine living with quiet confidence, knowing you are captivating and irreplaceable. Never again doubt your allure or your worth.

An award-winning Northwestern University psychology professor reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives, in this powerful, eye-opening work in the vein of Naomi Wolf, Peggy Orenstein, and...

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. You may even feel like a prisoner, trapped with your intrusive thoughts. And while OCD can have a devastating impact on your life, getting real help can be a challenge. Combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD offers practical and accessible tools for managing the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges that are associated with OCD.

From Bestselling Author D.K. GREY, creator of the Hale Mansion SECRETS series, presents… INHERITED SECRETS A fast-paced YA psychological–supernatural thriller. A family feud. Buried secrets. A mansion with a dark past. Never live near a mental hospital! I’m a distinguished professor from out of town, not a detective. Yet my life flipped upside down when I unexpectedly inherited this eerie mansion. It belonged to my quiet Uncle Frederick, who left it to me instead of his younger, charismatic brother, Uncle Henry, the once-respected Chief Psychiatrist and CEO of the mental hospital that...

A compelling account of surviving a freak accident, and a fascinating exploration of the science of trauma and recovery. Late one night, while Rebecca Fogg was alone in her apartment, her hand was partially amputated in an explosion. Quick thinking saved her life, but the journey to recovery...

In the first comprehensive guide to treating obsessive compulsive disorder based on clinically proven behavioral therapy techniques, Dr. Lee Baer’s Getting Control has been providing OCD sufferers with information and relief for more than 20 years. In this updated edition, OCD sufferers and their loved ones will find everything they need to assess their symptoms, set realistic goals, and create specific therapeutic exercises for managing this disorder.

Dating is hard. But pursuing love and relationships when you live with mental illness can be even more overwhelming. Allison Raskin knows this challenge firsthand and shares her journey with perfect candor. She’s learned from her experiences, and we get to learn from her, discovering new ways...

OCPD is the abbreviation for a group of mental symptoms that are collectively called obsessive compulsive personality disorder. Many people confuse OCPD with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). People can have both; however, OCPD is a pervasive condition that affects the person's entire life and all interactions. A person with OCPD may justify their rigidity and inflexibility using the morals and values their family instilled in them.

In this gripping psychological thriller, Kim Devland’s dream home becomes a sinister nightmare as she spirals into madness, exploring the dark depths of desire, sacrifice, and obsession. Kim Devland nearly has it all. A great marriage. A baby on the way. All that’s missing is a house—one...

From the celebrated author of Nickel and Dimed, an exploration of how we are killing ourselves to live longer—not necessarily better. "Sharp and fearless." —Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City A...

This is not a path to permanent happiness, but a way out of the exhaustion of chasing it. Living well begins when you stop demanding that you feel good. What if the problem is not that you are not happy, but that you believe you should be happy all the time? For years, we have been taught that a worthwhile life should feel good, clear, and steady. That if something makes us uncomfortable, hurts, or weighs heavily, it is a sign we are failing, that we have taken the wrong path, or that we still have not learned “the right lesson.” This silent promise—of permanent happiness—has ended ...

The United States is obsessed with virginity from the media to schools to government agencies. In The Purity Myth Jessica Valenti argues that the country’s intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. Through in-depth cultural and social analysis, Valenti reveals that powerful messaging on both extremes ranging from abstinence curriculum to Girls Gone Wild infomercials place a young woman’s worth entirely on her sexuality. Morals are therefore linked purely to sexual behavior, rather than values like honesty, kindness, and altruism.