Wow, I really loved this. I love that she has kept this list over the years and has put to words all the things she has learned not only as an adult, but also as a researcher. I thought it was so valuable and I highlighted so many things that I also want to remember. Such a great collection of aphorisms.

I am a Gretchen Rubin fan ,I’ve enjoyed all her books.Secret of Adulthood is a unique gem full of entertaining thoughtful sayings definitely things to ponder smile and even laugh at.I enjoyed this gem of a book .#netgalley #randomhouse.

this was a great self help book! It was insightful, and inspiring. I think there were some dull parts, but the overall themes and tips and advice were good, and i will be using some of the tips they gave.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Lots of interesting aphorisms, but many were familiar because I've read Rubin's books. I most appreciated her introductions to some of the sections. It felt like a very light-weight book - nothing new, just an anthology of aphorisms she has created and collected.

I have read and loved all of Rubin's books. I liked this one, too, but it was much more simplistic than I was expecting. Perhaps that's my fault for not reading the blurb closely but it's not super clear that this is mostly a book of single sentence truths from Rubin about different topics.

There are some real gems in this book and some beautiful thoughts that will stay with you. Just don't expect it to be a big idea book like several of her other ones.

with gratitude to Crown and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is reminiscent of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, and it’s All the Small Stuff.” I really enjoy Gretchen Rubin’s writing and this book felt like the kind of book you read once from start to finish and you can go back and reference quotes or parts of it at a later time. Thought provoking, easy to relate to, and helpful tidbits.

I am a longtime reader and fan of Gretchen Rubin, so was happy to read and review an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Secrets of Adulthood is a book of aphorisms divided into sections with brief, thoughtful introductions. I enjoyed reading the many reflections, some of which have been shared on the Happier podcast over the years.

This would be a great book for fans or Gretchen Rubin, recent graduates, or anyone looking for a little inspiration.

“Secrets of Adulthood” sounds so big — what are the secrets of adulthood? — and is actually a small, lovely book of observations Gretchen Rubin has made over the years. The book is filled with quick sayings that the reader is left to ponder and would be perfect as a graduation or other milestone gift.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Gretchen Rubin's podcast Happier is probably my favorite podcast. I have read almost all of her books and enjoy her writing style. I know she's been talking about this book, Secrets of Adulthood, for a long time and I was looking forward to reading it.

It's a short book filled with her own concise observations about life, many of which readers of her other books/her podcast listeners will be familiar with (man that's an awkward sentence but you get it). It's an easy, thought provoking read - I wish she had expounded on some of her "truths" with stories and examples. As other reviewers have remarked, this would make a good graduation gift.

3.5 stars rounded up

Fun insights on life! A good gift book. I love anything by Gretchen Rubin, and even though this one felt "phoned in", it was still fun to read - a cozy little palate cleanser between meatier books.

I think this would be a great gift for kids graduating from HS or college. I can also seeing it being a good book for the coffee table. I saw a few anecdotes I could use as a daily affirmation, or a way to help myself destress. It sits around 70 pages, so it’s best to digest in little chunks.

This is a short book full of quotes. It is a fast read but best to read slow and think about the information given. Lots to think about. Well organized. .

Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be published April 1, 2025.

I’ve been a big fan of Gretchen’s work since 2010 when I read The Happiness Project. I was actually invited to be on Katie Couric’s talk show in 2011 to discuss that book and I got to meet Gretchen. 😀

I’ve since read EVERY book she’s written and listened to EVERY episode of her podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin. I’m definitely a super fan.

But back to my review…For super fans there will be some aphorisms you’ve heard before but there were quite a lot of new ones. While it’s a quick read I think it’s best to read slowly to really appreciate each one.

I love Gretchen Rubin, but I think I didn't read this synopsis properly!! I was expecting a fleshed-out self-help book, but it was really just a collection of quotes. I did highlight a few things, but this feels more like something you'd flip through every now and then.

If that sounds appealing, it is well done!

If you take this book for what it is (a fun, quirky, light, interesting read with highlights of emotional value), it's a five star book and done very well ! If you are expecting a self-help type of book that is more dense and reads like a long form book, you will be disappointed.

There are lots of little ideas and sprinkles of wisdom that, while not earth shattering, are worth absorbing and thinking about. This would be a good coffee table book gift.

I've been a fan of Rubin's work from the very beginning. I like her writing style and have learned a lot of lessons from her books over the years. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of her latest title. I can't wait to share this with my son and his friends as they graduate this year.

I've read other books by Rubin so I was excited to read this one. It was okay, but not really what I was expecting. It's very short and basically just shares thoughts on different areas of life. I found some of them meaningful but it's not really something you read straight through. This book reads more like a coffee table book that you pick up every once in awhile.

I loved this! A very quick and fun read!
This is exactly what I appreciate Gretchen Rubin for- her ability to compile a relevant list of ideas and quotes. I can often be heard spouting something I heard from her.

This book made me felt like I was binge reading fortune cookies or Pinterest quotes. After an intro explaining aphorisms, which felt a bit elitist, this book was solely aphorisms with little to no substance. One or two here and there is fine and lets you reflect on its meaning and application but a full book seems like the authors just trying to fill up pages. I felt like I got nothing out of this book besides wasted time.