Page-Turners: Must-Read Book Recommendations for Every Woman

As a child, I annoyed Beezus with Ramona and hid behind trees with Harriet the Spy. I grimaced at the thought of Freckle Juice and reread Where the Red Fern Grows dozens of times. Margaret had me hoping for my period and Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade taught me about acceptance. I've always loved books for their insight, perspective, and lessons. I'm older now and I still eagerly dive into books for those reasons and more, such as:

• Improved confidence and self-esteem

• Greater ability to set and achieve goals

• Enhanced problem-solving skills

• Increased empathy and understanding of others

• Greater resilience and ability to cope with challenges

• Improved communication skills

• Increased motivation and inspiration to pursue personal growth and development.

• Increased self-awareness and understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses

Here are some of my favorites:

For a more introspective and reflective approach to personal growth, "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown is a great choice. This book explores the concept of embracing imperfection and vulnerability as a means of cultivating true authenticity and self-acceptance.

Another book worth checking out is "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book encourages women to pursue their passions and embrace creativity, even in the face of fear and self-doubt.

Eat, Pray, #FML is a riveting journey of what happens when your life is thrown to the wolves and you come out leading the pack. This isn't a soul-searching book, it's a soul-defining book, and Gabrielle shows us how to elegantly do so...without giving a single fuck.

In her searing collection of essays, Mikki Kendall takes aim at the legitimacy of the modern feminist movement, arguing that it has chronically failed to address the needs of all but a few women. The fights against hunger, homelessness, poverty, health disparities, poor schools, homophobia, transphobia, and domestic violence are feminist fights. Kendall offers feminism rooted in the livelihood of everyday women.

Another book that focuses on self-reflection is "You Are a Badass" by Jen Sincero, which offers humorous and relatable insights and advice for women looking to overcome self-doubt and cultivate greater confidence and self-love.

Soulful and uproarious, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It is the story of navigating divorce, forming a new blended family, and discovering that the brokenness or wholeness of a family depends not on its structure but on each member’s ability to bring her full self to the table. And it is the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honor our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts so that we become women who can finally look at ourselves and say: There She Is.

I hope you find a title here that speaks to you. I'd love to know in the comments if you decide to read one or if you see a familiar favorite here.

Happy Reading!

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