Part practical planner and part travelogue of the authors’ own journey, Live Your Road Trip Dream is useful and inspirational if you’ve ever hankered to cross the country in an RV. The helpful to-do’s and things to consider in the first half of the book give advice on what to do with your house while you’re away, choosing a vehicle, traveling with pets, and other questions the beginning traveler may have. Following the extensive planning section, the authors detail their own journey visiting America’s national parks, complete with pictures. The cost of the authors’ trip may exceed some reader’s “cost of staying home,” but for anyone looking to get inspired to plan a trip, this will have you eager to pull out the map. It includes a helpful appendix containing worksheets for you to plan out your own journey.

Dreamt of a career as a writer, getting a Ph.D., designing your own home, but never been able to take the steps needed to make it happen? Silverman, a psychologist and brain researcher who serves as therapist to many celebrities in his New York City practice, lays out in his first book a three-step process to help the reader break down fears and barriers to achieving their dreams. Backed up by scientific research, clinical experience and success with countless clients, Silverman’s book reads like a kind but challenging personal guide that helps you identify your fears and goals, along with showing you how to combat what might be holding you back from success. This book is a good information source and toolkit for getting serious about your dreams.