Welcome to our selection of Notable Books for 2025. Each year, we review hundreds of newly published titles that cover the science of human behavior. We select books that expand our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world; that deepen our knowledge of the events shaping our lives; that sharpen the way we do behavioral science and design; that help us navigate life more effectively. As you explore the Notable Books of 2025, we hope you find titles on the topics you care about and delight in something unexpected. — Evan Nesterak, Editor-in-Chief and Heather Graci, Editor This is our sixth annual selection of Notable Books. You can find previous selections here: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World: How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children’s LivesBy Jean M. Twenge From the back cover: “Parenting today often feels like an uphill battle, with technology invading every corner of our kids’ lives. From the rise of social media addiction to the growing mental health crisis among children and teens, parents are grappling with how they can create a healthy, balanced relationship with technology for their kids. . . . Drawing on her decades as a psychologist studying the impact of technology and mental health and her personal experience as the mother of three teenagers, Twenge offers ten actionable rules for raising independent and well-rounded children.” Get the book Bookshop (US) Bookshop (UK) Waterstones (UK)…
