A new school year is upon us, and students everywhere are gearing up for another year of learning, growing, and facing new challenges. Check out this curated list of reads to prepare you for what’s ahead!

For the student who wants a new perspective on life…

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In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

For the student moving into a new dorm room or apartment…

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Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you’ll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo’s clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list). With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house “spark joy” (and which don’t), this international bestseller featuring Tokyo’s newest lifestyle phenomenon will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home—and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.

For the student getting ready to take their SATs…

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Kaplan’s SAT Prep 2020 gives you the key strategies and practice you need to face test day with confidence. This updated edition includes hundreds of new practice questions, new quizzes, and a new layout based on student feedback.

For the student who needs easy recipes…

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You’ll never be stumped for meal ideas again with this massive collection from Food Network Magazine, America’s best-selling food magazine. This family-friendly cookbook is packed with more than 1,000 recipes, including 294 appetizers and snacks, 156 breakfasts, 287 main dishes, 192 salads and sides, and 232 drinks and desserts. Inspired by the pages of the magazine, this book is all about fun, easy cooking: Each recipe is short and simple–just a single paragraph!–and every page is filled with great photos and tips.

For the student wanting a new look into the value of an education…

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Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home.