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Think you have a good book idea in you? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that in 2022, between traditional publishing and self-publishing, over four million new books were released. That’s a lot more books than even the most avid reader could ever find time for.
It also means that if you want to publish your own book to strengthen your platform and your business, you can’t just release it on Amazon and hope for the best. You need to take actionable steps to help it stand out.
1. Give your writing the attention it deserves
No matter what you want to write about or how you hope to market your book, you have to put a lot of time and focus on the actual writing itself. This means ensuring that your book is well organized and that chapter ideas flow smoothly. It also means that you take the time to proofread your writing for grammar and spelling mistakes.
This may seem self-explanatory, but ensuring quality writing allows your ideas to shine through. Bad writing will stick out to readers, but not in the way you want. Consider working with a professional editor or using beta readers (or test readers) to get feedback on what is or isn’t working before you publish.
Depending on the connections you have in your industry, working with a co-author can become a powerful strategy for getting your book to stand out. The right co-author can strengthen your own insights with their personal expertise, making it easier to develop high-quality content for your book.
However, a co-author can be even more powerful after publication. The right co-author can lend your book instant credibility with their audience. It also provides someone else who can assist with marketing efforts. Especially in business writing, a co-author can help you achieve far greater reach and more potential sales than you would on your own.
3. Make sure you have an eye-catching cover
The cliche “a picture is worth a thousand words” is surprisingly accurate when it comes to books — much more so than “don’t judge a book by its cover.” In fact, a survey found that 52% of readers choose which book to buy based on its cover art.
While business books often opt for relatively simple designs, it’s worth paying a little extra to have this done by a professional who understands the nuances of typography, colors and imagery. An attractive, professional cover will help your book make a positive first impression and entice people to click to learn more.
A word of warning: Beware trying to go the cheap and easy route of AI cover generation. The use of AI is quite controversial in publishing and could get your book the wrong type of attention.
4. Work with a book marketing agency
Book marketing can be surprisingly challenging. Email lists, e-reader advertisements and getting advance reviews for your book before it launches can all play a critical role in achieving sales success — but getting relevant placements and reviews can be challenging for a first-time author.
Book marketing agencies can be incredibly useful in this regard. With resources like curated email lists that can be filtered for different book categories and connections with advanced readers, they can help build strong word of mouth for your launch.
Book pricing can vary significantly based on its length, whether the book is being published as a hardcover, paperback or ebook and other factors. Many self-publishing business non-fiction writers see the bulk of their sales come through ebooks, which they can use to their advantage with more flexible pricing arrangements.
For example, a common strategy is to price the ebook at a significantly discounted price (even as little as 99 cents) during its launch week to increase sales. This helps propel the book up the bestseller list right away, which in turn can generate more reader reviews, word of mouth and exposure through bestseller lists. Look at other successful books in your niche to determine the average pricing, as this will give you a good idea of market expectations.
Write your way to success
Getting a finished book out into the world is a big accomplishment. Sharing your unique knowledge and insights can be a powerful way to build your personal brand and even attract new clients to your business. But if you want those kinds of results, you need to make sure your book will stand out in its niche.
With strong writing and solid marketing to back it up, you can ensure a successful launch for your book that helps it achieve the kind of results you hope for.
‘Chubby the Bear’s Big Choice,’ by Author Daryl R. McCullough and Illustrated by Maryanne Smith, Sets Its Story Among the Enchanting California Redwoods, Where a Young Bear Fends Off Bullies and Self-Doubt and Regains Self-Esteem and Acceptance
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– Author Daryl R. McCullough’s second book, “Chubby the Bear’s Big Choice,” is set in a California redwood forest and tells the story of a sensitive, young bear struggling with bullies and self-esteem issues. This tender new book offers children, parents, and others of all ages an engaging story with several timely lessons on bullying, body image, weight-shaming, and self-esteem to be shared and discussed. Parents and children’s therapists have already heralded the book as an essential tool on the subject matter. Order now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or Archway Publishing.
Chubby is a fitting follow-up to McCullough’s award-winning first book “The Story of Tree and Cloud” — 1st Place, Pen Craft Awards; Finalist/5-Stars, “Reader’s Choice Book Awards”; 1st Place, “Firebird Awards”; and 3rd Place, “Best Children’s Book” and “Best Illustrated & Picture Book,” Spring 2022, Outstanding Creator Awards. “Tree and Cloud” is a story about loss and managing grief, also set among California’s natural beauty, starring a California live oak tree named Folie and her new friend Puddle. “Chubby the Bear’s Big Choice” is similarly illustrated — not as a cartoon, but in a pure and naturalist style — by McCullough’s 80-year-old aunt Maryanne Smith, an acclaimed nature artist from Pennsylvania.
“I grew up a chubby child who was bullied and weight-shamed by my peers and even by teachers and staff in grade school,” McCullough said. “I hope that by sharing this story, any child who might be dealing with these issues and feelings can find the strength to talk about it with their parents and learn self-care.
“Of course, I also hope the story might thwart a bully or two, providing a teachable moment for them that our individuality is powerful, and compassion is paramount in any friendship,” McCullough said.
The story follows its hero, Chubby, a sensitive young bear cub with a rare talent for befriending honeybees and perhaps enjoying too much of their honey. Bullied by other bear cubs in the forest, Chubby finds solace by retreating up in the air, high in the branches of the redwood trees. One day, Chubby’s mood gets lifted by his forest friends — a sweet raccoon and a wise beaver — and Chubby embarks on a journey to reclaim his self-esteem, choosing to teach the other cubs a lesson along the way. Ultimately, Chubby takes the high road and shows others he is emotionally mature enough to stand up for himself while showcasing his strengths in a thrilling culmination of the tale, which ends happily for all.
Available now, the book invites readers of all ages to embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery and empathy and helps foster essential conversations and empower the next generation.
“This magical story touched my heart and reminded me how, as a mother of two fabulous daughters, I always had my eye on bullying, particularly when it came to body shaming. Bullies teach us all how not to behave! Conversely, I taught my girls that staying connected with their bodies and loving and sharing their unique gifts with others were some of the healthiest ways to care for themselves and live fulfilled lives. Life is indeed a gift, so like Chubby, let’s all choose love, acceptance, and kindness!” — Melora Hardin, Emmy-nominated star (“The Office,” “Transparent,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Monk”)
“Chubby the Bear’s Big Choice” by Daryl McCullough ISBN: 9781665749640 (Softcover); 9781665749664 (Hardcover); 9781665749657 (Ebook)
About the Author
Daryl McCullough is a professional writer and marketing communications executive who loves creative expression. He lives and works in the Los Angeles area with his husband George Griffin; together, they have a marketing communications and social media business, McGriffin Media. He is formerly CEO and now Chair Emeritus of Citizen Relations, a global brand marketing firm. The family adores their dog, Ferdinand, named after another delightful book.
About the Illustrator
Maryanne Smith is a talented 80-year-old artist. She has designed and painted many high-end wallpaper designs for the premier York Wallcoverings. She has sold many works of art drawn from nature, and “Chubby the Bear’s Big Choice” is her follow-up to “The Story of Tree and Cloud.” She is from York County, Pennsylvania. Prints of images from each book are available for purchase.
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While K-pop has been around for decades, it’s become especially popular in recent years. Groups like BTS and Blackpink are always at the top of the music charts. Seeing as K-pop is on everyone’s mind right now, it’s no surprise that a lot of authors have drawn inspiration from the K-pop industry and fan culture to pen their latest stories. So many books about K-pop focus on aspiring idols chasing their dreams and learning what it really takes to survive in the K-pop world. There are also stories about forbidden love between K-pop idols, as well as K-pop stars unexpectedly falling for non-famous people.
For those who prefer nonfiction, there are also plenty of books about K-pop dedicated to real-life groups. They often document stars’ journey to fame — from their humble beginnings as trainees to their experiences as full-fledged K-pop idols. So if you’re eager to learn more about the industry, here are 16 books about K-pop that you’re sure to love.
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Who doesn’t love the idea of a second chance at love? There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as a romantic redemption arc in which long-ago lovers get the chance to revisit what went wrong and try to find their happily ever after again. That sense of hope is precisely what makes second-chance romance such a popular trope in the world of romance books.
Although the basics of the trope are pretty straightforward, different authors handle it in different ways. You might see childhood friends or first loves reconnecting as adults, like in “Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams or “Count Your Lucky Stars” by Alexandria Bellefleur. Some books focus on married couples who may or may not be able to revive their vows, such as Martha Waters’s “To Have and to Hoax” or “The Day of the Duchess” by Sarah MacLean. Others, like “I’m So (Not) Over You” by Kosoko Jackson, bring exes together to pretend they’re still a couple. However you like your second-chance romances, you’ll find plenty to love among these recommendations!
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If you love reading mysteries and thrillers, you’ve probably encountered an unreliable narrator or two in your time. Everything seems fine at first, but then all of a sudden, details aren’t adding up. That sinking feeling that something might be wrong — compounded with the whodunnit nature of a thriller — can have you racing to read the last page. The reveal that the narrator has been hiding something, per your suspicions, is even better. Non-thrillers that feature unreliable narrators can be just as satisfying, because they inject an eerie atmosphere into an otherwise standard story. Or the narrator’s unreliability can make them more sympathetic.
If you love books that are full of twists and turns, whether they’re thrillers or not, an unreliable narrator can make the story jump off the page. If you’re seeking a few more books for the 2024 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge, we bet one of these novels is just the thing. Unlike these narrators, you can trust us.
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The best time of year has arrived. And no, we’re not talking about the holidays — the 2024 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is here. For a decade now, our annual Reading Challenge has delighted our community of readers across the globe with 50 book prompts, driving loyal fans and new readers alike to discover the magic of the written word.
This year, we have a fun theme you’ll see pop up throughout our prompts — in keeping with embracing the magic of words, you’ll find subtle references to dictionaries. Maybe you’ll learn the proper definition of a literary genre or look up a new word in the process. You’ll also see several prompts related to the number 24, given this is our 2024 challenge.
Download our printable list of book prompts here, which allows you to easily check them off as you go. This year, we’re also introducing an awesome new element: a tracker that allows you to paste your chosen book covers to each corresponding prompt.
And as you embark on reading, be sure to join the POPSUGAR Book Club on Facebook, a community of POPSUGAR editors and readers from around the world who delight in the challenge each year. You can discuss challenging prompts, swap picks, and more.
Without further ado, keep reading for the 2024 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge prompts and tracker, along with book suggestions courtesy of our editors.
2024 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge Prompts
A book with the word “leap” in the title
A bildungsroman
A book about a 24-year-old
A book about a writer
A book about K-pop
A book about pirates
A book about women’s sports and/or by a woman athlete
A book by a blind or visually impaired author
A book by a deaf or hard-of-hearing author
A book by a self-published author
A book from a genre you typically avoid
A book from an animal’s POV
A book originally published under a pen name
A book recommended by a bookseller
A book recommended by a librarian
A book set 24 years before you were born
A book set in a travel destination on your bucket list
A book set in space
A book set in the future
A book set in the snow
A book that came out in a year that ends with “24”
A book that centers on video games
A book that features dragons
A book that takes place over the course of 24 hours
A book that was published 24 years ago
A book that was turned into a musical
A book where someone dies in the first chapter
A book with a main character who’s 42 years old
A book with a neurodivergent main character
A book with a one-word title you had to look up in a dictionary
A book with a title that is a complete sentence
A book with an enemies-to-lovers plot
A book with an unreliable narrator
A book with at least three POVs
A book with magical realism
A book written by an incarcerated or formerly incarcerated person
A book written during NaNoWriMo
A cozy fantasy book
A fiction book by a trans or nonbinary author
A horror book by a BIPOC author
A memoir that explores queerness
A nonfiction book about Indigenous people
A second-chance romance
An autobiography by a woman in rock ‘n’ roll
An LGBTQ+ romance novel
Advanced Prompts
A book in which a character sleeps for more than 24 hours
The “fractures” between Prince William and Prince Harry “split wide open” after Harry exposed his problems with the family and The Firm in 2021, according to royal author Omid Scobie.
Once Harry, 39, “went public with his grievances against the family and the institution” in his and wife Meghan Markle’s 2021 CBS tell-all, the rift between him and William, 41, expanded, Scobie wrote in his upcoming Endgame book. Harry and Meghan’s 2022 Netflix documentary and the prince’s 2023 memoir, Spare, just added fuel to the fire, per the royal journalist.
Scobie claimed in his book that William “believes Harry and Meghan blindsided the family” with their public comments about the institution. He further alleged that William detailed his brother and sister-in-law’s “‘oh so California’ self-importance” to various “friends and aides” over the past two years.
Prince William and Prince Harry may be royalty, but their sibling bond is like that of any set of brothers. “Their relationship is incredibly intimate,” Princess Diana’s biographer Andrew Morton revealed in the November 2019 edition of Royals Monthly. “Nobody apart from each other knows exactly — not even their father — what’s gone on […]
Scobie further alleged in his tell-all that a source told him that William is “convinced” that Harry has been “brainwashed” by an “‘army of therapists’” and therefore William says he “no longer even recognizes” his younger sibling.
Harry, meanwhile, raised eyebrows in 2020 when he and Meghan, 42, announced they were stepping back from their senior royal duties. The couple, who share children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, later relocated to the United States and began sharing their version of what happened behind Buckingham Palace doors before their departure.
The pen is mightier! Prince Harry might be the latest royal to tell all in a memoir, but he’s hardly the first. The Duke of Sussex announced in July 2021 that he is working on a “wholly truthful” book to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. “I’m writing this not as the […]
As Harry started to tell stories about his life as a prince, especially in his memoir, his relationship with William and their father, King Charles III, became even more strained. Harry confessed in his book that he felt like he was “the shadow, the support, the Plan B” to William who is next in line for the British throne.
“I was summoned to provide backup, distraction, diversion and, if necessary, a spare part,” Harry wrote of is place in the family. “Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow. This was all made explicitly clear to me from the start of life’s journey and regularly reinforced after.”
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Scobie, meanwhile, revealed in his book that he saw the brothers’ friction firsthand in 2019 after covering the royal family for years.
The author explained that he felt “growing strains” on his “working relationship with Kensington Palace” as 2020 approached. After covering Harry and Meghan’s October 2019 southern Africa trip, Scobie alleged that one of William’s aides told him that he “felt ‘uncomfortable’” with his “relationship with the Sussex team.”
Following their shocking step away from their senior royal duties in March 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have distanced themselves from their relatives across the pond. Nearly one year after their initial step away, Buckingham Palace confirmed in February 2021 that Harry and the Suits alum were not going to return as working royals. […]
Scobie claimed in Endgame that a Kensington Palace aide “privately” informed him that while he didn’t “need to pick a side” he should “accept that there are sides in this.”
While William and Harry continue to be at odds, William’s relationship with his father, 75, has appeared to get stronger in the wake of the drama.
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“They’ve had to put up this united front against Harry and Meghan,” royal expert Christopher Andersenexclusively told Us Weekly in July. “They’ve been insulted by members of their own family. It’s been quite the ordeal for them, and I think that they kind of circled the wagon, so to speak. And they’ve come out of that with a stronger bond.”
Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival comes out on Tuesday, November 28.
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In 2021, Gini Alhadeff, author and translator, brought a new concept to the venerable publisher New Directions. What if, she proposed, New Directions published short books—novellas or long stories—as stand-alone titles. Alhadeff wanted a place for the non-epics—the brief and the powerful—to go, so they wouldn’t be lost in the often margin-minded business of book publishing.
“It’s a terrible notion of value,” Alhadeff told me on a recent phone call, explaining why few publishers release smaller-than-average books, especially in the US. “The business of getting value for your money.”
Alhadeff’s idea to offer a series of books one can read in a sitting, as one did as a child, arrived at New Directions in 2022. They called the selection the Storybook series to evoke that sense of childlike wonder. She would have liked to have the books made enormous—like a Dr. Suess book—but settled for a normal-size book with a hard cover and silver-colored binding. The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt,3 Streets by Yoko Tawada, and In the Act by Rachel Ingalls are among the Storybook series’s bright, perfect offerings, and you can get all eight in a $100 bundle.
Books: They can be short. Nothing revelatory here, but more readers (and awards committees) seem to be appreciating the fact. Annie Ernaux is an author whose spare prose earned her no less than a Nobel Prize last year. Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker prize were Claire Keegan’s short word-of-mouth hit Small Things Like These,Alan Garner’s 150-or-so paged Treacle Walker, and Elizabeth Strout’s poignant speed-read Oh William! (the winner of the cohort, it should be noted for the counterweight perspective, was Shehan Karunatilaka’s 400-page political satire The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida). Emma Cline,she of recent The Guest fame, married poster art and short fiction in several thin tomes for Gagosian in 2021. Kate Dwyer deemed 2023 “the year of the slim volume” in Esquire. The novella may have been here all along, but perhaps there’s a fresh appeal of late.
“I don’t think it’s a trend,” Alhadeff said. “I think it’s a necessity. People don’t have the attention and the space. What do you do if you have an hour? How wonderful to have something that is a complete story.”
Booksellers across the country have theories of their popularity too. Jill Yeomans of White Whale Bookstore in Pittsburgh echoes Alhadeff’s diagnosis. “In our modern age and especially since the start of the pandemic, people are having a harder time focusing, and a short, punchy novella is often just the ticket,” Yeomans said. The bookstore finds that “shorter-than-average books are an easy sell lately,” whereas moving “door-stoppers” tends to require a more recognizable author name.
Likewise, at Birchbark, the Louise Erdrich–owned store in Minneapolis, short books are selling well. Erdrich wrote The Sentence, which is set in a fictionalized version of the store. The book’s main character creates booklists, and there in the real-life version of the store is a display that reflects one of those lists, called “Short, Perfect Novels.” It’s the most popular category, according to Hailee Kirkwood, a poet and bookseller at Birchbark.
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Looking for the right book to teach your kid about a growth mindset?
In today’s article, we’re sharing a curated list of growth mindset books that teach kids about the value of perseverance, hard work, making mistakes, and loving and believing in themselves.
These books help cultivate resilience in our children.
Resilience is a trait they need in order to cope with and overcome the challenges they’ll face as they make their way in the world. It’s best if they develop this trait early in life.
Briefly, a growth mindset is a belief that what we know can be improved on. It is also the belief that our intelligence can expand as time passes and we gain more experience.
Conversely, a fixed mindset is the belief that our intelligence, talents, and skills are set to a certain limit. It is the conviction that what we are at birth can not be changed.
Kids often experience a lot of pressure to excel. This happens whether they’re in school, at home, or with friends. Gary Rubinstein and Mark Pett’s book is what kids need to assure them that it’s okay to make mistakes and that perfection is overrated.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes introduces us to Beatrice Bottomwell, a girl who has never made a mistake—ever! However, Beatrice eventually does make a mistake, during an important event.
The book encourages kids (and parents and teachers, too) to dream big. Furthermore, it shows that those who have big dreams will likely experience mistakes when fulfilling them—and the process of learning from mistakes can be fun.
The process of learning a new skill can sometimes be frustrating, especially if we’re not seeing immediate results. Kids are often prone to giving up when they don’t learn something fast enough.
In Whistle for Willie, we see the world through Peter’s eyes as he attempts to learn how to whistle for his dog Willie. Peter becomes more determined to learn when another boy who knows how to whistle gets Willie’s attention.
In this classic, beautifully illustrated children’s book, kids learn about the value of persistence.
3. She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton
If you need resources for kids—especially girls—related to speaking up, having ambitions, and believing in themselves, this book is worth considering. It is also a wonderful resource for lessons on persevering in the face of adversity.
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World features the stories of 13 individuals who displayed courage amidst adversity and persisted until they reached their dreams. The women featured in the book include Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Sonia Sotomayor, and Oprah Winfrey.
This book celebrates American women who changed the course of history by standing up for what they knew was right and believing that they could take on the challenges on the path to a better world.
4. Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be by Charlotte Foltz Jones
The book is a compilation of familiar, every-day items that were discovered or created by accident. Take the potato chip, for example. A customer at a restaurant kept sending her order of fried potatoes back to the kitchen because “they weren’t thin enough.” Out of frustration, the chef sliced the potatoes very thinly before frying them. His recipe became a hit.
Kids will enjoy this interactive book that follows the story of Danny, a boy training to become a superhero, as he makes choices that impact his life in big ways. What Should Danny Do? is written in the style of a “choose your own adventure story.”
Through the outcome of every choice they make about Danny’s adventures, kids will realize how their own choices can affect their lives. They will also eventually grasp the value of making the right choices to make the day—and their lives—the way they want it to be.
6. After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat
As a kid, have you ever wondered what happened to Humpty Dumpty after his great fall? This book takes that hypothetical question and explores a possible scenario in the life of one of the most famous nursery rhymes characters.
In After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again), Humpty Dumpty recovers from the fall, but was traumatized by the experience. He is now afraid of heights and can no longer function normally to enjoy the activities he previously loved doing.
This book explores how fear can paralyze us and what we can do about it if we want our lives back. It teaches kids about the importance of facing fears in order to move forward.
“Hooray for mistakes!” this book tells us. But what exactly happens when we make mistakes?
Beautiful Oops! is a wonderful teaching resource for showing kids how we can transform mistakes into beautiful creations, especially in art.
The book also provides inspiration for creative kids to see unconventional ways of creating art and transforming errors into something magnificent. It is packed with clever paper engineering—lift-the-flap pages, bends, folds, and smudges—that show kids the beautiful possibilities of a mistake.
The Most Magnificent Thing encourages kids to explore, create, invent, and try new things. Moreover, the book teaches young readers to appreciate hard work and perseverance.
The story is told from the viewpoint of a girl who loves to make things. However, things don’t go as she planned. After numerous frustrations, she decides to give up. Will she still be able to make the most magnificent thing?
The book is charmingly illustrated and depicts the girl’s emotions at every turn. It is also a good resource for teaching kids how to deal with their emotions.
9. I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia
The affirmations contained in this book introduce kids to the practice of mindfulness. More importantly, this book teaches kids to value their self-worth.
In The Bad Seed, we are introduced to a self-confessed bad seed. He disturbs the peace. His manners and hygiene are an abomination. However, he was made that way by the circumstances in his past.
Unfortunately, when an opportunity for him to change arrives, others still think of him as a bad seed.
This book teaches several important lessons. It teaches kids the value of self-reflection. Furthermore, it demonstrates the negative effects of bullying. It also shows the impact of self-fulfilling prophecies and a fixed mindset.
Rosie Revere, Engineer is for those who have been told “no” repeatedly while pursuing their dreams. It teaches kids the value of keeping their passion alive for the things they care about, despite the challenges and setbacks on the way to achieving the things they want in life.
The story introduces us to Rosie Revere, a shy girl who loves to invent marvelous gizmos. She is afraid of showing her work to others for fear of failure, but all of that changes when she receives a visit from a formidable relative.
The book tells readers that “You can only truly fail if you quit.”
12. Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and Kristina Tracy
Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life encourages children to expand their thinking and make it limitless. Written by the father of motivation, Dr. Wayne Dyer, this book reflects his belief that all of us were born without limits, and children should tap into this rather than just trying to fit in.
Through this book, kids learn 10 important lessons about becoming unstoppable in going after their dreams. It assures young readers that they have greatness within them, no matter what!
The book also comes with questions to help reinforce its message and facilitate discussions about self-acceptance, believing in yourself, and persistence.
13. The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids by Modern Kid Press
Children can benefit from being introduced to a gratitude habit early on. The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids is an avenue for cultivating this habit in young people.
It teaches them to look for the simple joys in life and appreciate them. The gratefulness prompts include looking for three things to be thankful for from the day. The book also encourages children to write about or draw the best parts of their days.
Children will be inspired by the story of Rumple Buttercup, a creature who has green skin, three strands of hair, and five crooked teeth. As far as appearances go, Rumple is weird.
Follow Rumple’s story as he discovers the marvels of individuality and the heartwarming magic of belonging.
15. Strong Is the New Pretty: A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves by Kate T. Parker
Kids need to see their potential, and what their futures can contain. They need the affirmation that what they are on the inside matters more than their physical appearances.
Michael Jordan’s name is synonymous with basketball itself. Many people admire him for his accomplishments on the basketball court, as well as his philanthropy.
The word “Yet” holds so much power and promise, and is a perfect growth mindset word. This book is for kids who feel frustrated over the things they cannot do yet.
The Magical Yet teaches kids how to transform a negative experience into a positive one. It encourages them to look for possibilities. The story invites them to embrace challenges they encounter for the valuable lessons they impart. In the end, we all have stuff we don’t know—yet.
This book is ideal as a classroom staple. Readers are encouraged to exercise their brains, just like their bodies. The book is an entry point to anatomy and provides a wonderful introduction to the parts and functions of the brain.
Most importantly, it encourages children to view mistakes as a very good way for brains to grow.
Kobi Yamada’s work shares techniques for dealing with problems. Often, when kids (and even grownups) encounter problems, they worry so much about them that they fail to look closely at what can be done to solve the problems.
Instead, they ruminate, and the problems appear to loom over them, becoming bigger and bigger. The more upset they get about the problems, the bigger they become.
This book offers a unique way of looking at problems, and a whole new way of looking at ourselves as well.
In The Dot, we meet Vashti, a kid who can’t draw. She knows for sure that she’s not an artist.
To get her point across, she makes a dot on her paper. However, Vashti must sign her dot, and when she does, something interesting happens. The book affirms the use of play and experimentation to overcome failure.
The story of Ursa the bear encourages children to dream big and never give up. It is a story of perseverance and believing in yourself, no matter what.
In Ursa’s Light, we meet Ursa, a bear who wants to fly. However, Ursa meets a lot of detractors as she works to make her dream a reality. Her initial attempts at flight have failed, but will her audition as a shooting star be the ticket to her dream?
Final Thoughts About Growth Mindset Books for Kids
Having a growth mindset is essential for success in life. Kids can benefit from learning about this mindset that can help them navigate life’s obstacles.
Books like the ones featured above are engaging visual tools for showing how the growth mindset is embodied and applied in different life situations. We hope you and your kids found a favorite title among those featured today.
And if you’re looking for more resources on how to teach the growth mindset to your kids, be sure to check out these blog posts:
Having grown up around her father’s farm in rural Argentina from the age of seven, Sanguinetti often felt a deep sense of empathy for the flocks of animals. From a first-person vantage point, she shows the intricate details of intra and interspecies conflict and harmony: two young sheep tied together by a short rope, one pulling the other in an opposing direction; a foal nursing underneath its mother; dogs cornering a boar, teeth bared. Images depicting birth, death, and slaughter are par for the course, though always shown with an air of respect. In each breathtaking image, there is a full tableau vivant—an allegory or fable that brings the animals’ daily dramas to light.
Of the new edition, Sanguinetti told VF, “The images I added [to the book] had always been swirling in my head as missing. For example, the image of the man’s arms surrounding the red cow’s head at night. It could be a caring gesture or an oppressing one. Those two seemingly opposing gestures are constantly hand in hand in how we treat animals.” More than 25 years later, her love for the land, farmers, and creatures remains the same as it did when she was a child: “I still see [the animals] as individuals that deserve to live in peace and be treated with care.”
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Do you ever wonder how to achieve the life you truly want?
Today, we’re featuring a collection of the best Law of Attraction books that will show you how to use your thoughts and imagination to help you achieve:
Lasting happiness
Health
Well-being
Wealth
Success
Prosperity
The Law of Attraction is an ancient concept that states that we are the designers and creators of our lives.
The books featured in this post provide their own techniques for tapping into your imagination in order to access your full potential and achieve what you’ve dreamed of.
Some of the authors drew inspiration from the spiritual realm. Others wrote from the standpoint of psychology, while still others took a more scientific approach.
Read on for the best titles that can help bring you closer to a perfect future.
1. Ask and It Is Given by Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks
The book states that, although desire is a natural and good force within each of us, we often have difficulty identifying what we want and asking for it.
This book provides insights into the state of our relationships, finances, health, well-being, and other areas, and how the universal Law of Attraction influences these aspects of our lives.
The channeled messages from Abraham also provide the key for how to let life flow more positively.
The Secret was written based on a 2006 film of the same name. It caused quite a stir when it was first published, introducing the Law of Attraction and how readers can use it to achieve what they want.
It suggests that, by focusing on the things readers want in life and believing and envisioning that they’ve already received them, these things can be manifested.
In addition, it also states that by focusing on things that they don’t want, readers inadvertently attract those things.
The book is packed with information about the Law of Attraction, actionable tips on using it in your life, and anecdotes that show how this concept has worked in the lives of others.
If you need a step-by-step guide to using the Law of Attraction in your life, this book is worth picking up.
One of the ways to make the Law of Attraction work in your life is to use visualization techniques.
One technique is creating and using vision boards, where a collage of images is placed on a board. These images are the visual representation of the things you want to manifest in your life.
Furthermore, it provides exercises, meditation, affirmations, and special techniques that readers can use to fully utilize their imaginations to discover their higher purpose and craft their lives into works of art.
James Allen wrote his “pamphlet” in 1903 with the intention of drawing readers’ attention to how thoughts have a huge impact on their quality of life.
In As a Man Thinketh, Allen discussed how people’s circumstances are influenced by their thoughts, and not the other way around. He encouraged readers to work on cultivating positive thoughts in order to invite more favorable circumstances into their lives.
Allen’s work is only 52 pages long, but his work remains significant to this day.
Final Thoughts on the Best Law of Attraction Books
There you have it—seven of the best Law of Attraction books to help you manifest the life you desire.
Visualizing the life you want does not mean resting on your laurels and expecting what you want to just appear out of thin air.
Your actions are still essential in manifesting your perfect future.
A vision board is one of the best tools for activating the Law of Attraction in your life. You might want to check out the following posts for vision board ideas:
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What’s the meaning of life?
What are we here for?
How do we find our purpose?
If you’re looking for answers to questions about life, we’ve compiled nine of the best books that can help you in your quest.
Life can be hard and confusing at times, but it can also be exhilarating and inspiring.
Sometimes, we need guidance on how to navigate throughlife’s challenges in order to arrive at our own definition of what life is.
This collection features both fiction and nonfiction books on the topic of life. These titles are from the areas of psychology, spirituality, science, and literature. They can all help you figure out what life is really all about.
Whether you’re reading for pleasure, looking to learn something new and expand your knowledge, or simply whiling away the time, books have the power to change your perception of life.
Many people go through life with the belief that they are not good enough and are therefore unworthy of love. They get caught up in their pursuit of perfection and end up with lives devoid of happiness and love.
Specifically, this book gives you the tools for developing “worthiness.” You’ll discover a new definition of love and uncover the barriers of living and loving wholeheartedly.
This is the best book for learning about self-acceptance, authenticity, and inspired living.
In The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure, readers follow an unnamed narrator as he journeys to Peru in search of an ancient manuscript containing nine insights about humanity’s evolution.
The book is quest-like in its format, with the narrator looking for each insight in the order they were written in the manuscript. Experiences during the narrator’s quests are directly related to the insights being discussed.
Some of the insights readers will discover include:
The world is designed in a spiritual way.
People exchange energies with each interaction.
People struggle for power (or energy), using “control dramas” to obtain energy.
Intuition will help humanity reach the next level of its evolution.
This is a great book to read to learn about life’s purpose from a spiritual perspective.
If you’ve ever asked how the universe came to be and where we’re headed, A Brief History of Time contains the answers.
Published in 1988, it defied the expectations that a book on theoretical cosmology would only interest academics and university students. Instead, it appealed to the general public as an easy-to-understand book about concepts related to astronomy, physics, and mathematics.
The humor, analogies, and Hawking’s overall writing style are the main reasons why this book is a bestseller.
The book has four main sections, with each focusing on a specific topic, including:
Discipline
Love
Growth and Religion
Grace
M. Scott Peck’s writing style makes it easy for the general reader to understand the concepts of psychotherapy and spirituality discussed in the book. He also shares numerous anecdotes to help readers grasp the concepts covered.
This is the ideal book for those looking for a guide on how to achieve true and lasting happiness.
Although written primarily for young readers, The Giving Tree appeals to readers of all ages.
The Giving Tree is about the passage of time, and it is seen through the relationship between a tree and a young boy.
As the boy grows older, his needs become more complex than just running around and playing with the tree. Yet, throughout life, the tree manages to supply all he needs, even in his old age.
This story has been interpreted as a metaphor for life, and delves into the sacrifices we make for those we love, how childhood bliss is replaced by adult worries, and our desire for happiness, peace, and rest.
6. Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman
The story of Carl the Earthworm shows how everything in the world is interconnected. It affirms the fact that we are all significant in the greater scheme of things, even if we don’t realize it yet.
Those visits were an opportunity for the professor, Morrie Schwartz, to share lessons about life and living it well. The book contains these lessons and flashbacks to Morrie’s lectures when he was still a professor.
Sections in the book include:
We Talk About the World
We Talk About Regrets
We Talk About Death
We Talk About Family
The melancholic narrative is filled with lessons that readers can apply in their lives in order to experience a sense of fulfillment.
This bestselling work of fiction from Brazilian author Paulo Coelho is a story of self-discovery.
The Alchemist is about the adventures of a young Spanish shepherd named Santiago who decides to follow a dream that told him there is treasure hidden beneath the pyramids of Egypt.
This book is written as an allegory or fairy tale, and is about being empowered to be self-sufficient. It provides actionable guidelines for conquering depression and cultivating self-esteem. Finally, it is an inspiring resource for manifesting and applying theLaw of Attraction.
As the book’s now-famous quote states: “…When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
9. Meaning in Life and Why It Matters by Susan Wolf
The author, Susan Wolf, has another theory: Human actions are motivated by love for the things we believe are worthy of our love. And through these actions, life becomes imbued with meaning.
Final Thoughts on Books About Life
There you have it—nine books about life to help you formulate your own answers to the questions you may have about the purpose of it, your reason for being here, and life’s meaning.
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Target is hosting one of the best promotions we’ve seen yet during Black Friday — and that’s saying something, given how good these early Black Friday deals are. Through Nov. 25, virtually all books, movies, and music in the retailer’s catalog are buy two, get one free. Just add three items to your cart, and the least expensive item is free. The only exceptions are pre-order items and new releases that came out this week.
There is a wide array of products that are eligible during this sale, including 4K movies, manga box sets, art books, and vinyl, so we’ve rounded up some recommendations from each category we think you’ll like. However, if you’re not moved by our picks, you can head over to Target’s Black Friday deals page to check out the wares yourself.
Target book deals
A hardcover, leatherbound box set of the Game of Thrones saga is on sale for $62.16 (was $85).
The hardcover collection of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is currently available for $225. The three-book set features every Calvin and Hobbes cartoon penned by Bill Watterson from 1985 to 1996.
Normally $219.99, you can currently find the 35th Anniversary box set of Akira on sale for $127.99. The clever clamshell case holds six hardcover volumes of the manga in addition to the Akira Club art book and an embroidered patch sporting the iconic pill design.
The three-book Silo Series by Hugh Howey (the very same stories that inspired the Apple TV Plus show) is currently on sale for $40.99 (was $60).
While they aren’t exactly game-ready references, The Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurers Collection is a great, stat-block-free, introduction to the world of D&D. The four-book box set is currently on sale at Target for $23.49 (was $32.99).
The $99.99, 11-volume box set of Chainsaw Man is currently on sale at Target for $59.99.
Target graphic novel deals
Thought to be in permanent retirement, Calvin and Hobbes author Bill Watterson returned with his first original work in over 28 years, The Mysteries. A hardcover copy of The Mysteries is currently available from Target for $16.57 (was $19.99).
Normally $39.99, you can currently find the first and second volumes of the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Omnibus for just $31.99 each at Target. Each hardcover book features a collection of short works by Matt Groening and a variety of other talented illustrators.
Dune is an amazing work of science fiction, but it can be a bit dense. However, the three-volume graphic novel adaptation cuts through some of that with some excellent illustrations courtesy of Raul Allen and Patricia Martin. The first two volumes, Dune and Muad’dib, are each currently available from Target, with the final volume launching in June.
Target art book deals
The Star Wars Archives: 1977-1983 is a massive 604-page tome containing concept art, set photos, and script pages to provide insightful commentary on the original Star Wars trilogy. The paperback version is available for $32 at Target.
Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie is a two-volume, hardcover compendium of McQuarrie’s work, showing off his conceptual paintings and costume designs, along with several exclusive illustrations and commentaries on each piece. This box set is currently on sale at Target for $210.99 (was $300).
This two-volume compendium of McQuarrie’s work shows off his conceptual paintings and costume designs, along with several exclusive illustrations and commentaries on each piece.
A hardcover-bound visual collection of the complete works of Studio Ghibli is currently on sale at Target for $22.49 (was $34.95). The 160-page book features concepts and stills from 26 films from the house of Miyazaki.
Target movie deals
The Fifth Element is essential viewing for sci-fi fans who also get a kick out of anything that has Bruce Willis in it. Target is currently offering the 4K Blu-ray version of The Fifth Element with a Steelbook case for $29.99.
The 4K Blu-ray version of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, the inaugural animated feature starring The Dark Knight (that still really holds up), is currently available from Target for $23.49.
The 40th anniversary edition of Ridley Scott’s earliest hit, Alien, is currently available in 4K Blu-ray format from Target for $18.99.
The summer’s pinkest existential crisis caught on film, Barbie, is now available in 4K Blu-ray format from Target for $24.99.
I can’t tell you what the plot of Tron Legacy was, but I can tell you that Daft Punk provided nothing but bangers for the soundtrack. Right now, you can get the original soundtrack on vinyl at Target for $24.99.
It’s difficult to point to a singular work of composer John Williams, but The Empire Strikes Back is inarguably one of his best. This single LP captures the majesty of the National Philharmonic Orchestra in the way only vinyl can. Currently, you can pick up this soundtrack from Target for $29.99.
Hans Zimmer, the composer responsible for the scores for countless epic films, teamed up with the Odessa Orchestra and Choir to record some of his most famous pieces for a vinyl set. The four-LP vinyl box set available from Target includes pieces from Gladiator, Dune, Interstellar, and more.
Inarguably the pinkest album of the year, the Barbie soundtrack pressed onto bubblegum-colored vinyl is available from Target for $27.99.
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Books on budgeting all seem the same. For the most part, these books cover the budgeting basics and beyond…
These books discuss the basics of finance:
Creating a financial plan.
How to make a budget.
Becoming debt-free.
Savings and investment.
All of this is really important stuff. no doubt about that.
But people who struggle to just get by every single week may find it difficult to make the money they have coming in meet their budget requirements.
That is where these books on saving money and budgeting come into play.
The point of the books on this list is to give PRACTICAL ADVICE on saving money.
Every one of these books will not give you the same old advice on how to make the budget. These money saving and budgeting books will show you how to make your limited cash flow stretch to reach your budget needs.
These are as much books on frugal living as they are personal budgeting and debt relief books. They discuss specifics on “how to save money” not just give you platitudes on spending less money but to give actionable advice on how to get by on a shoestring budget and still pay down any debt.
That is what makes this collection of books on saving money a bit unique, and very practical.
Even if you have already read some of the best introductory finance books available, these books still have a lot to teach you. If not about the science of budgeting and saving at least about the art of making your income meet your budgetary needs.
If you want to learn how to budget, debt proof living, investing and the 7 money rules for life read the complete money makeover by Dave Ramsey. But if you want to make your dollar stretch further, then read any of these books on frugal living, budgeting, saving money and climbing out of debt.
This account of how Hamm was successful in doing this and the positive changes it brought to his life helps readers use his ideas to achieve his same success.
This book helps to unclutter people’s financial situations and results in a more rewarding life. Going from debt to wealth himself, Hamm is able to prepare the reader for both the expected and the unexpected complexities of personal budgeting in today’s economic world.
This book is full of practical tips and tools that the reader can apply to their own life. Its ability to be motivating and empowering helps the reader to proactively create healthier relationships with both money and people.
Using personal anecdotes, Hamm is able to engage the reader throughout the book and keep them focused. He also gets right to the point without adding in a lot of fluff material, so you never feel like you are wasting your time reading through things that are not important.
While a lot of the points in this book are already made on his blog, this is still a great place to put his message together to help readers achieve the financial success that he has.
365 Ways to Live Cheap: Your Everyday Guide to Saving Money is certainly a frugal living book. But it also discusses ways to save long-term money. For example, using cold water while washing your clothes can save almost $65 a year, while investing in a deep freezer and buying food in bulk can save on groceries.
Hamm encourages his readers to take a look at their own lives and to realize that there are many ways to live on less. Offering a multitude of ways to cut costs, this book on saving money still makes sure that you are living a lifestyle that is satisfying for you.
While some of the tips in this book have been around for a long time, this is a great place to brush up on some money-saving tricks and see what new things you can learn that might help you save.
This book does a great job in pointing out some of the needless everyday spending that people tend to do. It helps readers identify the extra expenses in their own lives that can be cut for the long-term good.
3. Couponing for the Rest of Us by Kasey Knight Trenum
Trenum is well aware of the fact that people do not want to spend time clipping coupons, but also knows how much money coupons can save families in this tight economy.
This book helps people find coupons for what their family eats, ways to cut down on Internet bills, how to determine sale cycles, and how to make shopping less stressful.
The author shows the reader how easy it is to save money on everyday things so that they can have a bit more financial freedom.
One of the best things about this book is that it is not about extreme couponing—it is about manageable things that people can do while they are shopping to help save money.
These habits have been used for generations and can help make cash last longer and accumulate wealth.
This book is fun to read in the sense that the author provides catchy phrases to live by, such as “use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without” and “repurpose, recycle, and reuse.” The smart money-saving ideas illustrated are practical even for those who do not live a life as sensible as the Amish.
This book on saving is both touching and humorous while providing an eye-opening account of how the Amish make ends meet. The stories talk about trading for goods and services, bargaining, living with less, staying out of debt, and even stopping the habit of trying to impress others.
This book isn’t so much about making money as it is about discipline, family, and redefining what it means to be wealthy. It encourages the reader to see more clearly what is really valuable in life, and helps to inspire people to change their views on life.
This is an easy read that will help anyone minimize their consumerism. While there is not a lot of new advice in here for people who already live frugally, it provides a great look into the lives of a different culture that has been able to be financially successful while others have not.
5. The Budgeting Habit by SJ Scott and Rebecca Livermore
Budgeting is the key to success in personal finance. If you do not have a good grasp of your finances through a budget it is hard to manage your money.
Let’s face it. Budgets are boring. This is not a flashy topic, like making money, investing or starting a side hustle. It is drab and boring. Like brushing your teeth.
But what brushing your teeth is to personal hygiene, budgeting is to finance. It may be boring but doing it right is the lynchpin on top of which all financial success rests.
In this book, we tried to make budgeting as interesting as it possibly could be. But more importantly, we strive to give a practical guide to create a simple, but effective budget. More importantly, this book teaches you how to make a habit out of following your budget, making a budget that much more effective.
6. Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half With America’s Cheapest Family by Steve Economides and Annette Economides
The authors offer tips that can cut down on your shopping trips to once-a-week or less while eating healthier and saving money. Written by a husband and wife who practice what they preach, this is a relatable book with a lot of realistic tips.
Known as “America’s Cheapest Family,” the authors present strategies and tricks to save money annually by cutting down on grocery bills. One of the best things about this book is that the tips provided are useful whether you live by yourself or have a family of seven.
This frugal living book is an easy and light read that inspires people to make small changes that can result in large pay-offs. While it may be hard to believe that a family can cut their grocery bill in half, the authors provide step-by-step instructions to do so.
This page-turner has something to learn in each chapter. The reader does not have to finish the entire book before beginning to save money. The money-saving ideas start right away, and the book is easy to jump around in if you want to skip chapters or go back to reread something.
Some of the tips in this book are likely repeats for a lot of people, but they are solid pieces of advice that are worth revisiting. Unlike some other books, this one includes recipes and meal suggestions that are great for people living on a budget.
One of the best frugal living books out there. This book has so many ways to save, and provides a ton of actionable advice to help families meet their budget needs.
7. You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero had a blockbuster hit with her debut book, You are a Badass. This book helped people to come to terms with the things that were holding them back in life and keeping them from reaching their potential.
She helps people to understand the things that are holding them back financially. She helps people reach their money making potential, and shows us the proper mindset to achieve financial success. And she does all this with a unique style and sass that made people love the first book.
I love simple things. Far too often books on finance are overly complex. It is more efficient to have short, quick but practical advice. That is what I feel this collection of three budgeting books gives.
Each “book” is fairly short, but they are all quick and easy reads thoroughly covering different aspects of proper budgeting.
However, although I liked them because they are easy to follow and logical, I would also have liked more practical examples.
This step-by-step book may be helpful for you if you feel like your budget has gone off track and you can’t make it to the end of the month without counting your pennies. The author provides advice on how to do a month of no spending to reset your spending habits and get you back on your feet.
There are innovative tips on how to gain confidence in planning meals, organizing the home, and becoming more creative without spending money.
With the instant changes that the author provides, readers are motivated to live a month of zero spending while still finding joy in it. There are new ideas on what to do with old food, and even some budget-friendly ways to repurpose things you already have.
With anecdotes from people who have successfully completed this challenge, this book offers encouragement and inspiration to its readers. It includes easy tricks for selling things you own and cutting down on your grocery bill.
It helps change the reader’s attitude about the things that matter the most in life, and that will bring a new level of joy and togetherness to the household.
This book may not be for you if you live alone and are looking for ways to cut costs, but it is great for families with houses and children who want to save money but don’t think they can.
Through her account, the author tells personal stories and provides practical action plans to inspire the reader to make lasting changes to personal finances and goals.
This may be a great savings book for you if you are looking for encouragement during an overwhelming or stressful time trying to meet tight budget requirements. It is aimed towards mothers who are trying to juggle life’s demands with society’s pressure to keep up with everyone else.
It is a practical and relatable guide for women who want to get their lives organized but don’t know where to start. It provides an inspiring and practical lesson on how to spend money wisely without compromising a great life.
While this book does have a largely autobiographic feel to it, some may find this helpful because the author’s personal stories relate to her overall message.
11. The Year Without a Purchase by Scott Dannemiller
It was written by a former missionary who served in Guatemala, and whose family found itself deep in a life of consumption with a never-ending cycle of wanting more but never being satisfied. The family made the drastic change of deciding to not purchase any nonessential items for a whole year.
Readers may begin this book doubting that they could go an entire year without buying clothes or books, but through the humorous wit and poignant conclusions from the author, this book helps readers see their spending in a new light.
Full of interesting research, the book looks at modern America’s spending habits, along with the authors’ own experience of highs and lows while dropping out of the consumer culture.
The book does a great job of revealing what is truly important in life—which has nothing to do with gift-giving or keeping up with the neighbors. The family discovers and shares truths about human nature and what the secret is to finding joy.
This may be a valuable book for anyone who has ever wanted to reduce the stress in their life by focusing less on material items and living more.
12. The One Week Budget by “The Budgetnista” Tiffany Aliche
This book helps to debunk some common misconceptions about things, such as consolidating credit cards and paying off debt. It presents a clear and simple system for cutting expenses and maximizing savings to meet financial goals.
The methods used in this budgeting book are for people of any age, but the book is geared more towards young adults who are climbing out of debt trying to get on their feet.
13. How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck (2nd Edition) by Avery Breyer
This timeless bestseller offers the motivation and knowledge that is needed in order to build up a security net of emergency cash, get out of debt, and avoid the 11 most common but worst budget traps.
Breyer offers her readers some of the most important things that need to be done to take control of finances and pay off debt. Unlike some of the other books on saving money that you find in this post.
Avery’s saving moneyThis book teaches a complete budget system that is even appropriate for young adults who are just getting started—and the methods only take 15 minutes each week to maintain.
This straightforward budget-planning tool helps transform finances to eliminate financial stress. To improve upon the first bestselling book, this edition adds a chapter on money and happiness, which is one of the most important factors when it comes to needless spending.
It talks the reader through a no-nonsense look at the realities of today’s economy and provides an easy path to follow toward financial stability.
Also, unlike other financial authors, Wecks hasn’t struck it rich. He is able to offer a first-hand account of living on the money you have during rough times. Instead of teaching people how to create wealth, this book urges readers to do the best they can with the income they already have, no matter its size.
With jargon-free writing, this book saving and budgeting is easy for anyone to pick up, no matter what the financial background. It is opinionated, which may not resonate with all readers, but it also has its moments of humor.
This is a quick read that is relevant to readers, as it is full of current, everyday references. This is an ideal book for the average reader who is just trying to make ends meet.
15. Living a Beautiful Life on Less by Danielle Wagasky
It includes realistic tips and real-life examples to help the reader relate to what the author has been through, and learn from her experiences.
This book on budgeting is easy to read, as it is written in a casual and conversational tone. It is a funny book while also being encouraging for anyone who needs help navigating their finances and maintaining their budget.
This book is clearly geared more towards women and mothers who are managing the budgets for their households. It can provide hope to a lot of people who are just starting out on their financial journey.
16. The Everything Budgeting Book by Tere Stouffer
However, the book was written over 5 years ago and the age has begun to show a little bit. There is still a ton of good info here, just some that is dated. If you know little about budgeting this could be a great book for you.
This book gives step-by-step instructions on how to handle the most important aspects of personal finance. Such as: How to spend less money. Ways to decrease your common expenses.
How to keep you finances in order. The importance of planning for the unexpected. Setting financial goals. And of course creating a budget.
17. The Latte Factor by David Bach and John David Mann
They do this by telling a parable of a young barista struggling to make ends meet as she is drowning in a sea of debt. As the story evolves she discovers the secrets of wealth and learns the few changes she can make to secure her financial future and live a better life.
I love books like this that blend entertainment and practical knowledge into an enjoyable book. Based on Bach’s other books I am sure that this will be an entertaining and educational book. Find out more in the link(s) below.
Final Thoughts on Books on Budgeting
I hope you enjoyed this list of the 17 best books on budgeting, saving money, frugal living. Hopefully, these books will help you stop living paycheck to paycheck and help you climb out of debt.
I see these books as a practical means to help you heed the advice from many of the best financial books for beginners. You may even find one of these books to be complete enough that it is the only budgeting book you’ll ever need.
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If you are struggling to meet your day to day living expenses. Real estate investment may seem like a dream from your far, far future. But it may not be as far as you think.
Some of the 16 books below tell you how to start creating an income from real estate investment with little upfront money of your own. Books on budgeting, savings and getting debt free should be first, but real estate investment books may be next on you list.
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Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the memory of trans folks whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence. The last few years have seen an increase in anti-trans violence, a devastating and terrifying reality. There are many ways everyone can support the queer community all year long, but Trans Day of Remembrance is also a good opportunity to read or revisit works by trans and nonbinary authors.
From beautifully illustrated collections of poetry to compelling fiction novels to poignant memoirs, this list has something any reader at any level can enjoy. We’ve included names of staple pioneering trans authors, as well as some fresh faces we hope to introduce you to.
Whether you are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, a loyal ally, or someone looking to live through the lenses of these well-written authors, this list is something you can (and should) return to beyond Trans Day of Remembrance.
In a world filled with conflict and hostility, one of the most important skills we can learn in life is conflict resolution and our ability to negotiate peacefully and effectively.
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Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump were, for the moment, great political allies. The two were even developing a friendship that, impressively, seemed to transcend the campaign trail. What was on the horizon, though, was not so idyllic.
Much of that, at least early on, was driven by DeSantis’s wife.
Casey DeSantis was born in Ohio in 1980 and met her future husband on a driving range at the University of North Florida. The two were married in 2009, less than three years before DeSantis’s congressional run. Hindsight, and anyone with even a cursory understanding of modern Florida politics, will tell you that this fact provides a snapshot of the politically ambitious mindset of the couple. And anyone who understands DeSantis’s thought processes will divulge that Casey—a former Jacksonville television personality—is the most influential adviser and powerful force in DeSantis’s universe. This force was put on display during the general gubernatorial election as DeSantis’s campaign prepared the now infamous “Build the Wall” ad.
Few things during DeSantis’s 2018 campaign got more attention—and triggered more outrage among libs, another desired outcome—than the Trump-worshipping TV spot that featured Ron and Casey’s daughter Madison paying tribute to Trump’s southern border wall. The ad shows DeSantis using gleeful baby talk, encouraging Madison to “build the wall” as she plays with building blocks. In the same ad, he reads to his then infant son, Mason, from a book meant to evoke Trump’s former reality show, The Apprentice. “You’re fired!” DeSantis reads before noting to Mason, “That’s my favorite part.” The ad concludes with DeSantis using a Make America Great Again campaign sign to teach Madison to read.
The ad was narrated by Casey DeSantis, who played the main role in the ad but who was anything but supportive behind the scenes. Though she was a lifelong conservative and DeSantis’s most trusted adviser by a long shot, she had never been a natural Trump supporter. She thought the TV ad was at best silly and at worst humiliating and was completely opposed to running it. And Ron DeSantis would not green-light the spot without her approval.
“Casey was apprehensive about the wall commercial,” said a former DeSantis campaign staffer. “She did not have a great deal of comfort in [Ron’s] marrying himself to Trump. But the ad was not going to run without her approval, and they had to convince her to agree. There were direct conversations on this.”
Despite her initial protests, Casey finally relented. She understood that Trump’s power with the Republican base was at its peak. He could make political fortunes and end them, all in a single tweet. If Ron DeSantis was to continue on the promising political trajectory he and Casey had laid out, she knew she had to swallow her pride and play the part.
“She values winning and destiny way more than love, or hate, or however you want to say it,” the former campaign staffer said. “It was part of a winning strategy. [DeSantis] needed Trump in many ways, and Trumpism was winning Republican primaries at that point. Just look at how Adam Putnam begged to be accepted into Trump’s world even after Trump endorsed DeSantis.”
Daniel Blau Rogge: I think there’s an extent to which the boards would judge the character—“Marissa is entitled!” “Marissa is annoy- ing!” “Marissa is too skinny!”—but that the rhetoric would at times spill over to more of a judgment of Mischa Barton herself. The show killing her off led to a backlash when viewers were like, “THAT IS NOT WHAT WE MEANT.”
Sara Morrison: People get joy out of picking apart or talking about or making fun of some things on your show. I guess that’s true for the recaps, too. It doesn’t necessarily mean that they know more about how to write a TV show than you. I think a lot of the sentiment was that it’s really fun to pile on something and be a part of a group effort. I think even if you don’t like the character, it’s that you don’t want to see her so much. It’s not that you want her to die.
Morrison is horrified to be reminded that her headline for the finale recap was “A Twig, Snapped.”
Sara Morrison: Oh, no. Oh, that’s terrible. I would not have [written that now]. Oh, that’s really mean.
Stephanie Savage: But then there were all these other people that were not on the Internet in the same way, that were less articulate, that were less snarky, that didn’t have the tone of that Television Without Pity board. They were just beside themselves with grief, they did fan art of angels carrying Marissa to Heaven, or a thousand tears on the ground—religious iconography, like Virgin of Guadalupe–level Marissa worship. And I felt, Oh, I guess there was a whole other audience that was connecting to this character in a different way.
Sara Morrison: Tell them I’m sorry!
Mischa Barton: I remember after Marissa died, people being pretty hysterical and coming up to me in airports, crying about it. I thought that was shocking, because it’s TV, you know?
John Stephens: Every now and then, people will learn I was on the show, and usually the first thing out of their mouths is, “Why did you kill Marissa?” Once, my wife and I were on our honeymoon, on a safari in Botswana, and we’re sitting around the campfire in the Kalahari Desert, and this woman’s there with their teenage daughter and they find out I was on The O.C. I’m here under this glorious African sky. And this girl said, “Why did you kill Marissa?!?!” I’m like, Really?!
Kelly Rowan: My daughter says to me, “Mom, why did they kill Mischa’s character?” I don’t know. I really don’t. From the show’s perspective, messing with that foursome, it never recovered.
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There
are some people that wouldn’t be caught dead reading a self help book in
public.
But
why are these works of emotional education so often scorned by members of
society? Why do people feel embarrassed about their quest toward
personal development?
Well-written self-help books offer great insight using a variety of writing styles to help teach people how to change their mindset in order to improve their lives.
Often, self-help books can benefit those who are least inclined to do any kind of self-reflection because these are the people who don’t realize an area of their life needs attention until it’s deeply broken.
Self-help books for women can promote self-acceptance, help women find happiness in their lives, and free women from the reigns of anxiety–among many other things.
Whether you have benefitted from reading self-help books in the past or you’re the one who wouldn’t dare pick one up at the library, there is a self help book out there that can guide you in improving your life in some way.
I think you would be surprised at how much you can directly relate to what is being said by other women about issues that we face universally, but often don’t talk about.
I urge those of you who haven’t read a self-help book to take a chance with it and pick one up. In this article, I am going to give a quick description of the 25 best self-help books for women to read in 2024.
Pick one of these books to start with–even if you pick it for the humor that it promises–and I think you will find yourself reaching for another once you’ve finished it.
Cheryl Strayed was once anonymously known as Sugar, an advice columnist for a literary website, The Rumpus. Cheryl comes to us with rich life experiences–as evidenced by her bestselling book, Wild–to offer advice in a variety of facets of life. Strayed compiled the best of her Dear Sugar advice columns for this book, in addition to pieces that never made it to the site.
Readers enjoy Strayed’s insight along with her sense of humor and complete honesty as she offers advice on how to overcome life’s obstacles.
She covers everything from infidelity to the loss of a loved one and also acknowledges the positive aspects of life like falling in love and landing your dream job.
Strayed’s writing is engaging and nonjudgemental, and many readers have found that she has a sense of empathy that seems to be lacking from other self-help books. If you feel lost in life, reading Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugarwill help give you a greater sense of guidance as you learn to see things from a new perspective and take action that will make a difference in your life.
Alexis Jones, who is well known for competing in the Spring 2008 season of Survivor, is now an activist and motivational speaker for girls around the world who want to find their purpose, think for themselves and live up to their full potential.
In this book, Jones urges readers to stop believing any messages of not being good enough or failing to reach a level of perfection that seems to be expected. She offers stories from 30 women to teach you how to start living the life that you want now, and stop letting people hold you back.
After reading this book, you will have the courage to recognize that anything is possible in your life and you can inspire those around you to dream bigger as well.
3. The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
Written by journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, the lessons offered in this book explore the neuroscience behind confidence and how women can actually choose to improve their confidence by being proactive and taking risks. The authors show readers how their actions can help rewire their brains to improve self-confidence, which can then increase success, life satisfaction, and leadership abilities.
After reading this
book, you will understand how confidence comes from a mix of nature and
nurture, and the things you can do to cultivate self-assurance. Through their
insight and inspiring writing style, the authors will show you how following
your instincts and being genuine can be transformative steps on your journey to
a life of confidence.
Owen addresses everything from imposter syndrome to catastrophizing to the tendency to be a people pleaser and examines what causes these negative behaviors. As a life coach, Owen has been able to help many women throughout her career change their mindset and live a happier life.
Owen’s insight will help you live a more fulfilling life as she will knock you out of autopilot and empower you to create the life that you want to live.
Readers have found this book to be an easy read, as the chapters are short and the writing is approachable. The author writes concisely and to the point, creating a powerful message that excludes deep analysis in favor of on-the-mark self-awareness.
After reading this book, you will be equipped with solutions-based strategies to take better care of yourself and revamp your life. Using proven self-care techniques, you can improve the personal, professional, physical, spiritual, and emotional areas of your life.
Dr. Gobin helps readers develop an individualized self-care plan to allow for spending more time with loved ones, finding a fulfilling career, and combating life’s hurdles such as anxiety and procrastination. She teaches actionable techniques to help you engage in self-care, including mindfulness meditation and healthy meal planningso you can reach your goals and live your best life.
She explores real-life situations in business, schools, and American culture where extroverts have an immediate advantage over those who prefer listening and working on their own. Cain also references recent neuroscience and psychology research to explain the surprising differences between introverts and extroverts.
Readers are inspired by this book through stories of success from introverts as well as the extremely useful advice that Cain offers to introverts on how to navigate a world that is seemingly dominated by extroverts.
Reading this book can help introverts see themselves in a different light, and help extroverts learn the importance and advantage of seeing the value in introverts.
If you struggle with low self-esteem, this might be the right book for you. Author Shainna Ali communicates to readers about the importance of loving yourself as much as you love other people and other people love you.
The exercises in this workbook will help you recognize your unique needs and learn how to fully accept yourself.
Ali offers constructive advice and actionable tips and techniques to help you cultivate self-love, including interactive activities, prompts for self-reflection, and practical steps to take. Reading this book will help you accept your true self and live your best life.
It’s OK to Feel Things Deeply was written by Carissa Potter to help women get through the tough times in life. Its supportive message helps women develop coping skills when they’re faced with grief, depression, stress, and anxiety.
Readers appreciate feeling a sense of normalcy about their emotions when reading this book, as Potter reminds women that these feelings are normal, and they can be navigated as long as you have the right supports in place.
Potter is able to deliver a positivity boost for women who are facing challenges through practical advice, humor, genuine words of empathy, art, and honesty. Reading this book will help give you the encouragement that you need during the times you need it most.
After suffering from two immense blows to her career before turning 25, Jaclyn Johnson had no choice but to bounce back and overhaul her professional life.
After investing in millions of dollars worth of projects and launching the Create & Cultivate platform, Johnson gained the experience to be able to teach others how to be fueled by their frustrations and turn distrust into a sense of determination.
In reading WorkParty: How to Create & Cultivate the Career of Your Dreams, you will learn the tricks of some of our era’s top businesswomen while developing the sense of passion and determination that you have to have in order to succeed. If you want to promote your career to the next level on your own terms, this is the right book for you.
10. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
If you think you might be holding yourself
back in your career, this could be the right book for you. Following her 2010
TED Talk, Sheryl Sandberg compiled this book of personal anecdotes, scientific
data, and cutting-edge research to help women pay more attention to what they can do than what they can’t do.
She uses humor and insight to offer women tips to incorporate their professional achievement with a personal sense of fulfillment. After reading this book, you will feel empowered to live up to your full professional potential.
11. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst
Readers appreciate TerKeurst’s courage, vulnerability, and an honest sense of humor as she explains how to cope with unmet expectations and difficult situations.
After reading this great self-help book, you will be better equipped to cope with uncertainty and persevere through times when you feel like you have more on your plate than you can handle.
Readers who are disappointed with some facet of their lives because they had higher expectations have felt very validated by TerKeurst’s lessons and advice in this book.
Readers are offered a variety of self-healing activities in each chapter that revolve around determination, courage, transformation, and strength to help guide them through living the life that they truly want. Readers find Baskin to be an inspiration on their journey to finding a positive path to take in their lives.
Baskin writes in a compassionate and encouraging tone for any woman who needs help to heal, grow, and to live a life of hope, no matter what circumstances are present.
Reading this book will help you follow your dreams–or if you aren’t yet sure what you dream is–you will be inspired to find your life’s purpose.
13. Addicted to Unhappiness (Second Edition) by Martha Heineman Pieper and William J. Pieper
By reading this book, you will better understand how you have created a learned tendency to be unhappy.
Readers have felt they can
relate to the real-life examples presented in this book and appreciate the
practical strategies that are offered to help choose happiness and maintain
that positivity in all areas of their lives.
Sincero empowers readers through her book by teaching ways to stop thoughts of self-doubt and start getting things accomplished. Many women have been able to relate to this book, as Sincero identifies key issues that women face and gives advice on overcoming these hurdles.
Sincero has a down-to-earth sense of humor that will make you feel like you’re talking to a friend when reading this book. She writes from personal experience and includes stories, practical exercises, and advice to help readers create a life they want to live.
Most readers love Sincero’s blunt and no-nonsense style of writing, however, some find it to be a bit condescending. All in all, this is an entertaining read that can inspire you to change your life.
15. The Self Esteem Workbook for Women by Megan MacCutcheon LPC
Upon finishing this book, you will have the tools to improve your confidence in both your personal and professional lives through practical exercises, answering interactive questions, responding to prompts, and reading about true stories from women who were able to overcome criticism.
Readers appreciate the author’s compassionate
tone and her delivery of a clear and practical workbook that acts as a roadmap
to understanding and garnering self-confidence. The systematic approach that
MacCutcheon takes is approachable and easy to follow, which allows readers to
greatly benefit from this book.
Elizabeth Gilbert is well known for her ability to inspire others, and in this book, she focuses on the benefits of having a sense of creativity in life.
Gilbert’s unique perspective offers insights into the importance of embracing your curiosity in order to let go of suffering. She discusses techniques to live in line with your values and how to overcome the things you fear the most.
By reading Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, you will recognize the attitudes and habits that you need in order to live a creative life and discover the unique traits that are hidden within you.
No matter what your goal or dream is, Gilbert can help change your mindset to crack open a new sense of creativity that will help you live a more fulfilling life.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times focuses on overcoming some of life’s most difficult times. If you struggle with carrying on with your life when things seem to fall apart, this can be a very helpful book to read.
Many women find themselves to be plagued by anxiety and fear, but in this book, Chodron urges women to move toward painful situations and to accept difficult times in ways they never thought they could.
Chodron references traditional Buddhist wisdom to teach life-altering techniques to change suffering into a life of ease and joy. Readers have found Chodron’s messages in this book to be universal, despite one’s faith and beliefs.
This is a very easy read, as the chapters are short and digestible. Chodron’s approachable writing style has been helpful for many who are suffering from anxiety.
Shonda Rhimes, the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, teaches readers how choosing to say “yes” was able to change her life and how it can change yours, too.
Readers find Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person to be a fun and engaging read, while still being extremely relatable. As someone who has experienced anxiety and panic attacks, Rhimes explains how her life changed when she stopped avoiding challenges and started embracing them.
The writing in this book is honest, heartbreaking, and
raw, yet hilarious at times and always relatable. If you find yourself to be a
homebody and it’s holding you back from trying new things or exploring the
world in some way that you wish you could, reading this book can help motivate
you to get out and experience the life that is waiting for you.
This guide to positive thinking can help improve a variety of facets of your life. Through research, anecdotes, and humor, the author teaches techniques to shift your mindset from negative to positive, and how to master overcoming feelings that are holding you back in life.
Readers appreciate O’Brien’s ability to look at challenges as opportunities and maintain a positive attitude to help fight negativity. Her writing is motivational and will help you change your mindset about temporary problems in order to focus on long-term happiness by using practical tips to improve your sense of positivity.
Through personal anecdotes of hilarious teachable moments, O’Brien can help you improve your self-esteem and positivity.
She argues that achieving any goal starts with loving and accepting yourself. After battling drug addiction, eating disorders, professional burnout, and depression, Kaiser shares her personal experience with cultivating self-love and the steps she took to fall in love with her own life.
Readers enjoy Kaiser’s
straightforward and compassionate approach to getting rid of fear-based
thoughts to change your daily habits, perspective, and your life’s outcome. In
reading this book, you will be led on a journey to loving yourself and having a
genuine sense of self-acceptance.
How would your life change if you could abandon any pressure of being perfect and focus instead on being present? Often, we settle for being busy and exhausted in our chaotic lives, and Niequist aims to teach readers that they don’t have to settle for a life without rest, love, or play.
Through a collection of essays that focus on her own experience with stopping a frantic schedule to rediscover the person she was meant to be, Niequist reaches out to her readers to release them from the pressure to always work faster, better, and harder while still keeping a perfect image.
The author uses this book as an invitation to embark upon a journey away from constantly pushing and proving yourself to others, and toward the life that you were meant to live before you began having to earn your worth from others.
Brene Brown, a trailblazing researcher, makes a strong argument in this book that one’s willingness to be vulnerable is directly related to their courage. Furthermore, she posits that if we don’t allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we are limiting our exposure to experiences that give our lives purpose.
Readers find this book to be fun to read and many have gone on to read it multiple times due to the amount that Brown’s message resonates with them.
Brown’s approach is down-to-earth and easily understood, and her funny anecdotes coupled with extensive research offers readers an enlightening read to help you face your fears courageously.
Some women prefer a self-help book that is easy to pick up and put down as needed.
This book of positive affirmations offers a collection of wisdom and advice from women like Michelle Obama and Madonna to give you an uplifting reminder of your worth.
With all of life’s pressures, demands, and responsibilities, it is important to practice positive affirmations to ensure you’re taking care of yourself and keeping your happiness a priority.
If you need an attitude adjustment because life has gotten too busy or your responsibilities have started to feel endless, you can gain a better sense of control by referencing this compilation of uplifting notes and self-esteem boosters.
Amanda Palmer, a seasoned musical performer, and crowdfunding pioneer, has had to ask for a lot of help throughout her career, and she’s never been afraid to garner people’s support. However, despite her experience, she has found that there are a few things that she still can’t ask other people for.
After learning that she is not alone in holding herself back from asking for help for certain things, she recognized that this fear is paralyzing people’s relationships and lives.
Some readers have found that the first half of this book contains the bulk of helpful advice that Palmer has to offer, but those who are fans of Palmer’s music and career enjoy the book in its entirety, as Palmer offers personal anecdotes from her experience as an artist and life before making it big.
After reading this book, you will feel inspired to rethink your approach to asking and offering help.
25. Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis
If you want to learn how to own who you are and go after what you want, this book might be right for you.
In Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals, Rachel Hollis offers actionable ideas to help women stop defining themselves by the roles they play in other people’s lives (mom, wife, daughter…) Hollis dares women to stop putting their own dreams aside and implement her suggested methods to promote confidence and growth.
Many readers have felt an authentic connection with Hollis when reading this down-to-earth and blunt book. It is written with a lot of energy and motivation to help inspire you to get in the driver’s seat of your own life and stop living according to everyone else’s needs.
Some readers found this book to be slightly repetitive of Hollis’s first bestseller, Girl, Wash Your Face, but most readers embrace these additional words of encouragement.
Final Thoughts on Self Help Books for Women
One argument that is commonly made by people who are “anti” self-help books is that none of the information is useful unless readers actually get out and implement what they learn.
And this is true–you have to turn your “aha” moments into action and actually live out the strategy that you learn from your self-help book of choice.
The good thing about the books listed in this article is
that the authors don’t leave you hanging after giving you that lightbulb
moment. They go on to give you the next steps that you need to take in order to
improve your life. You will finish each of these books with some actionable
ideas and potential strategies to use.
I urge you to pick a few of these self help books for women in 2024 to help you on your journey to personal development. Like many other women, you will find great insight offered from the authors in addition to a lot of laughs.
Connie Mathers is a professional editor and freelance writer. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. When she is not writing, Connie is either spending time with her daughter and two dogs, running, or working at her full-time job as a social worker in Richmond, VA.
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