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Des Moines Public Library business book pick: “Is Your Work Worth It?” by Christopher Wong Michaelson and Jennifer Tosti-Khar

Why you should read it: Studies suggest only about a third of American workers feel engaged at work, and oftentimes happiness levels are at their lowest when earning power is at its highest due to the stress and amount of work required. In this 2024 book, two professors – one a philosopher and one an organizational psychologist – investigate the purpose of work and what value it brings to our lives, exploring questions like: When and how much should you actually be working? Should you work for love or money?