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48 books released from July 2026 or coming through mid-2027: 26 out now and 22 on the way. Every date was checked against the publisher’s page on October 21, 2026.

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Books by Bill Heinrich

Series books link to Amazon. The two coming-soon Field Guides link to thealignedlifeseries.com.

Everyday Nervous System Regulation

Melissa Romano, LGSW · Simple Exercises to Reset & Recenter

Out now · Jul 7, 2026 · Anxiety & the nervous system · Zeitgeist Compass

Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm

Ann Saffi Biasetti · A Somatic Guide to Forgiving and Healing Your Relationship with Your Body

Out now · Jul 21, 2026 · Confidence & self-worth · Shambhala

With a Single Breath

Melvin McLeod · The Complete Path of Mindfulness

Out now · Aug 11, 2026 · Mindfulness & spirit · Shambhala

The Success Trap

Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd · How the Pressure to Stand Out Is Fueling Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout in Teens–and the Fundamental Fix They Deserve

Out now · Aug 25, 2026 · Anxiety & the nervous system · Ten Speed Press

Too Sensitive

Sasha Hamdani · Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply

Out now · Aug 25, 2026 · Emotional intelligence · Flatiron Books

Solving Procrastination

Itamar Shatz, Ph.D. · The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop

Out now · Aug 25, 2026 · Habits & focus · Tarcher

Staying True to You

Patricia Faison Hewlin, PhD · Unlock the Power of Your Middle Self and Live with Confidence, Integrity, and Peace of Mind

Out now · Aug 25, 2026 · Confidence & self-worth · Avery

The Greatest Love

Tim Brown · Lessons for Living with Extraordinary Courage–Even After the Worst Day of Your Life

Out now · Aug 25, 2026 · Purpose & meaning · Convergent Books

The Genius and the Impostor

Josh Turknett · The Neuroscience of Unlocking Human Potential

Out now · Aug 25, 2026 · Psychology & the brain · Tarcher

Overcoming the Wall of Awful

Brendan Mahan · Why It’s Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway)

Out now · Sep 1, 2026 · Habits & focus · Balance

Situated

Angela Duckworth · Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best

Out now · Sep 1, 2026 · Habits & focus · Scribner

The Confidence Habit

Cindra Kamphoff · 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt to Self-Belief

Out now · Sep 1, 2026 · Confidence & self-worth · Simon Acumen

Limitless Daily

Jim Kwik · 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day

Out now · Sep 8, 2026 · Habits & focus · Hay House

The Art of Fighting

Priya Parker · The Transformative Power of Conflict

Out now · Sep 8, 2026 · Relationships & communication · Riverhead Books

How to Read the Room

Pamela Meyer · The Art and Science of Social Observation

Out now · Sep 8, 2026 · Emotional intelligence · St. Martin's Press

Worth

Marisa G. Franco, PhD · The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment

Out now · Sep 15, 2026 · Confidence & self-worth · G.P. Putnam's Sons

I Disagree

Jessica Tarlov · Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends

Out now · Sep 15, 2026 · Relationships & communication · Random House

Saying No to New

Eric Athas · Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness—and How to Take Back Your Life

Out now · Sep 15, 2026 · Habits & focus · Balance

The Midlife Plot Twist

Lindsay Goldwert · How to Reboot Your Life Without Burning It Down Even If You Really, Really Want To

Out now · Sep 15, 2026 · Purpose & meaning · Running Press

Timeless

Maye Musk · The Art of Reinvention and Resilience at Any Age

Out now · Sep 15, 2026 · Purpose & meaning · Harper Wave

Rules to Live By

Jimmy Chin · How Extraordinary Lives Define What Really Matters

Out now · Sep 29, 2026 · Purpose & meaning · Celadon Books

How to Be Good at Life

Ben Meer · Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less

Out now · Oct 6, 2026 · Habits & focus · Avery

The Mattering Effect

John R. Miles · Creating a life of Meaning and Worth

Out now · Oct 6, 2026 · Confidence & self-worth

Conversation

Vanessa Van Edwards · How to Connect with Anyone & Make Every Interaction Count

Out now · Oct 6, 2026 · Emotional intelligence · Portfolio

Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking

Kelly McGonigal, PhD

Out now · Oct 13, 2026 · Emotional intelligence · Avery

Vibe

Adam Grant · The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Out now · Oct 13, 2026 · Relationships & communication · Viking

Unfinished Business

Frish Brandt · Writing the 5 Essential Letters of Your Life

Coming Oct 27, 2026 · Relationships & communication · Rodale Books

The Art of Organizing Thoughts

Shigehiko Toyama · Slow Wisdom for a Fast World

Coming Nov 3, 2026 · Mindfulness & spirit · Ten Speed Press

Radical Surrender

Anna Lembke, MD · Letting Go in a World Addicted to Control

Coming Nov 10, 2026 · Psychology & the brain · Dutton

Language Alchemy

Alejandra Siroka · The Essential Communication Tool Kit for a Life of Peace, Authenticity, and Meaning

Coming Nov 10, 2026 · Emotional intelligence · Hay House

How to Get Addicted to Appreciation

Timm Chiusano

Coming Nov 12, 2026 · Mindfulness & spirit · Hachette UK · UK edition

The Rejection Cure

Sophie Jones · Overcome the Fear, Boost Your Confidence, Transform Your Life

Coming Nov 24, 2026 · Confidence & self-worth · Bloomsbury Tonic

The Fine Art of Losing Control

Heather Berlin · The Neuroscience of Self-Mastery

Coming Jan 5, 2027 · Psychology & the brain · Simon & Schuster

Hypervigilant

Dr. Kim Sage · Why You're So Alert, Anxious, and Afraid–and How to Reclaim Your Life

Coming Jan 12, 2027 · Anxiety & the nervous system · Tarcher

Nothing to Fix

Robert Waldinger, MD · The Life-Changing Science of Shifting Your Perspective

Coming Jan 12, 2027 · Mindfulness & spirit · Dutton

Relational Energy

Amy M. Young, Kim Cameron · How to Beat Burnout and Ignite Your Team

Coming Jan 12, 2027 · Relationships & communication · Berrett-Koehler Publishers

The Evolving Brain

Dr Paul Goldsmith

Coming Jan 14, 2027 · Psychology & the brain · Hachette UK · UK edition

Hypnotize Yourself

Emilie Leyes · Harness the Power of Modern Hypnosis to Build the Life You Want

Coming Jan 19, 2027 · Habits & focus · Penguin Life

Finding Your Happy in the Hard

Caroline Baudino · How to Feel Amazing When Things Are Exhausting, Unfulfilling, or Just F*cking Tough

Coming Jan 19, 2027 · Confidence & self-worth · Hay House

Living Lovingkindness Workbook

Sharon Salzberg · Transforming Fear and Judgment into Compassion and Purpose

Coming Jan 26, 2027 · Mindfulness & spirit

The Secure Self

Stephanie Rigg · How to Free Yourself from Anxious Attachment and Transform Your Relationships from Within

Coming Feb 2, 2027 · Relationships & communication · Hay House

The Language of Optimism

Case Kenny · A Simple System to Talk Yourself Into a Bigger Life

Coming Feb 16, 2027 · Confidence & self-worth · Hay House

The Deep Life

Cal Newport · A Structured Approach

Coming Mar 2, 2027 · Purpose & meaning · Portfolio

Going Beyond Anxiety

Judson Brewer, MD, PhD · How to Overcome Dread, Fear, and Everyday Unease to Create a Life That Matters

Coming Apr 13, 2027 · Anxiety & the nervous system · Avery

We Have to Stop Fighting Like This

Marina Rosenthal, PhD · How to Heal Your High-Conflict Relationship

Coming Apr 13, 2027 · Relationships & communication · Penguin Life

Behind the Mask

Thema Bryant, Ph.D. · Revealing and Healing the Ten Disguises of Anxiety

Coming May 18, 2027 · Anxiety & the nervous system · Tarcher

The Creative Moment

Russ Hudson, Catherine R. Bell · Awaken Creativity Through the Enneagram

Coming May 18, 2027 · Purpose & meaning · Hay House

The Conflict Beneath the Conflict

Tish Robinson · A Leaders Guide to Finding and Fixing What Really Drives Interpersonal Friction at Work

Coming Jun 29, 2027 · Relationships & communication · Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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