The Art of Gathering
Priya Parker
Gathering
For readers who want more meaningful social spaces, meetings, dinners, and communities.
CURATED COLLECTION
Books About Friendship & Belonging
Practical and thoughtful books about adult friendship, community, and being known.
We Should Get Together
Kat Vellos
Adult friendship
For adults who want practical ways to make and maintain friendships.
Friendship
Lydia Denworth
Science of friendship
For readers interested in the biology, psychology, and health effects of friendship.
Frientimacy
Shasta Nelson
Deep friendship
For readers who have friends but want those relationships to feel closer.
Big Friendship
Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
Long-term friendship
For readers thinking about friendship as a relationship worth real maintenance.
How We Show Up
Mia Birdsong
Community & care
For readers reimagining care, family, friendship, and interdependence.
The Friendship Cure
Kate Leaver
Friendship & wellbeing
For readers exploring why friendship matters and how modern life can weaken it.
All About Love
bell hooks
Love & care
For readers who want a broader, more demanding account of love, care, and connection.