This Week in Psychology — Week of June 1, 2026

New Psychology Releases

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online by Fortesa Latifi added 103 ratings this week, a 11% growth. Here's what else moved.

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online by Fortesa Latifi

Published: April 7, 2026

This book's rapid growth is notable, considering its recent publication. As a debut, it has already gained significant attention, indicating a strong interest in the topic of child influencer industry and internet fame.

Stats: 962 → 1,065 (+103)

Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein

Published: May 5, 2026

Inside the Box shows a promising start, with a 16% growth in just a few days, demonstrating a strong initial interest in the book's concept of constraints and creativity.

Stats: 394 → 457 (+63)

Psychology Backlist Risers

Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One by Jenny Blake

Published: September 6, 2016

Pivot, although published 9 years ago, continues to attract new readers, with a steady 2.8% growth, indicating its timeless relevance in the self-help and personal development genre.

Stats: 2,411 → 2,478 (+67)

El peligro de estar cuerda by Rosa Montero

Published: March 30, 2022

El peligro de estar cuerda maintains a consistent growth, with a 0.33% increase, showcasing its enduring popularity and interest in the topics of creativity and mental health.

Stats: 18,958 → 19,021 (+63)

The Takeaway

This week's data indicates a strong interest in new psychology releases, with Like, Follow, Subscribe and Inside the Box showing significant growth. However, backlist titles like Pivot and El peligro de estar cuerda continue to attract new readers, demonstrating the timeless relevance of psychology and self-help topics. Pick of the Week goes to Like, Follow, Subscribe, which added 103 ratings in its debut week, showcasing a striking interest in the book's exploration of the child influencer industry and internet fame.