Written by arguably the greatest swimmer of all time, Beneath the Surface is the perfect read for any swimmer. In this autobiography, Michael Phelps tells the story of his career from his own ...

Spring is a time of spiritual rebirth and renewal. It also happens to be a time for spiritual and inspirational books to return or debut on USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list. In the past week, two ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sometimes, we could all use a little inspiration. Whether we've hit a tough time or just need a ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Sometimes something positive can come out of a negative situation. Just ask Iowan Joshua Coburn, a ...

Books can make us smarter, refresh our perspectives and help us escape the minutiae of everyday life — but there is a lesser known benefit of reading that can be even more powerful. "Reading is one of ...

While some may reach for an expensive life coach, therapist, or career adviser, those aren’t the only options. Consider investing in some of the best motivational books to get you back in gear.

Inspirational books are often overlooked, but they are an essential tool in helping us delve deeper into ourselves. From biographies and short stories to collected poems and memoirs, we've compiled 50 ...

For fans of: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Known for helping artists make Grammy-winning magic, legendary music producer Rick Rubin takes a step back to ...

DeRon Cash, his tattooed forearms resting on his knees, curled a paperback revered by the late Nipsey Hussle in his hand. He didn’t really mean it as a question – and the other black men huddled ...

SPARTANBURG — Author Marjorie Boafo Appiah uses her characters to educate her readers on tough and sometimes uncomfortable topics. Boafo Appiah, whose pen name is Marjy Marj, has a long career helping ...

Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business) will be published by William Morrow on Sept. 28, and a cookbook will follow Sam Gillette is a Staff Writer on the Human Interest team at PEOPLE. She first ...