Spring is one of my favorite seasons. I love how everything and everyone takes on new energy during the springtime. It’s as though you can feel everything that was dormant over the winter shaking off its sleepiness and wiggling into new life. Song birds start to sing again, little buds start bursting forth new colors and iced coffee seems extra inviting on a warm afternoon. On that note, if you’re anything like me, you love stealing away a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to sit at a coffee shop, sip on a creamy latte and dive into the pages of a new book. During this spring season I recommend grabbing a blanket and some sunshine and sinking your teeth into one of these great reads.
Wild Flower by Drew Barrymore
Wildflower is a look at Drew’s life through her eyes as she shares stories and challenges from the age of 14 to now. It’s a mix of honesty, humor and humility that sheds a whole new light on who the actress is as a women, and how she got to where she is in life today. It’s the first book Drew has ever written and widely well received.
The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan
This book is a collection of short stories and essays written by the incredible student and young woman Marina Keegan. Sadly this book was published after she passed away in a car crash after her college graduation. It’s a tribute to the way she viewed the world, brought profound insight and challenged those around her. It’s a beautiful collection of thoughts and ideas that can strike a chord and stir passion in both young adults and experienced scholars. I read this at a time in life where uncertainty and insecurity were a daily presence, and her stories soothed something inside of me and reminded me we can always find beauty and bravery wherever we are.
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Written by the author of “Eat, Pray, Love” this book is an invitation and rule book on how to live a creative life. She challenges her readers to face down fears and embrace their individual creativity to enrich their lives with unique passions and joy. She discusses different approaches and mindsets to live creatively and to challenge those around us to do the same.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
This novel, set in the 19th century south, tells the story of two girls: a young, wealthy slave owner; and her handmaiden. It’s a rich story exploring both girl’s feelings of limitations and bondage and the unique relationship between two women over thirty five years. This story highlights a person’s innate desire to have a voice in the world, and the many different forms freedom comes in.
#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
Written by the owner and founder of Nasty Gal clothing, Sophia Amoruso explores taking the road less traveled and how she built her business into the empire it is today. She challenges the normal way of business thinking, and encourages women to harvest the same qualities in themselves so that they too can become successful powerhouses in whatever their passion is. Filled with great advice, quick wit and a truly sarcastic life view, this book is great for any girl that is looking to channel her own inner lady boss.
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
Written by JK Rowling under a pseudonym, this suspenseful story follows a private detective and his new secretary as they uncover a nasty secret and suspected murder. This novel is full of exceptional characters, plot twists and delightful details that lead to an unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this book to anyone, specifically if they love a good page turner.
If you have any other killer books suggestions let me know!
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