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A growing stack of books that entertained me, taught me something, or stuck with me long after the last page.
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Self Help: Better You (Mindfulness, Spirituality & Wellness)

A few self help books that I really enjoy. Some focus on bettering your bank account and others your inner peace.
 
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Ikigai: Discover your purpose at the intersection of passion, talent, and meaning—a guide to living happier, longer, and more fulfilled.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
 
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The Let Them Theory: Learn to stop stressing over what others do and focus on what you can control—perfect for reclaiming your peace and confidence.
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop ...
 
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Four life-changing principles to let go of self-limiting beliefs and embrace peace.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
 
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Tiny changes, done consistently, create massive results.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
 
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Reconnect with your feminine energy with rituals for rest and growth.
Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit
 
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The book explores ways to optimize everyday life and biological health through exercise, nutrition, sleep quality and emotional and mental well being.
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity|Hardcover
 
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I’m not sure this counts as “self-help,” but I think growing into your womanhood means getting honest about your sexuality and giving yourself permission to experience it freely.
Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous|Paperback
 
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I thoughtful guide to help you get out of your own way.
Don't Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition): Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering|Hardcover
 
Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones (Hardcover)
 
Milk and Honey|Paperback

Self Help: Better Bank (Finance)

 
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Vivian knows her stuff!
Rich AF: Winning Money Mindset to Change Life
 
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It teaches you how to think calmly and realistically about money. Very beginner friendly.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness|Paperback
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Let’s get rich ya’ll! 🤑
I Will Teach You To Be Rich » by Ramit Sethi
 
Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole
 
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My favorite idea from this book … Progress Over Perfection: The goal is not to be perfect, but to make progress and learn from mistakes.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That ...
 
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I bought this book as an adult having grown up with no financial literacy. It really gave me a basic understanding of terms and ideas that I was unfamiliar with.
Personal Finance 101: From Saving and Investing to Taxes and Loans, an Essential Primer on Personal Finance|Hardcover

Fiction: Fantasy, Romance, & Thriller Novels

A few romance novels, a few risky picks and a couple “urban” books that grabbed my attention as a young warthog.
 
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Character driven novel that sticks with you.
Theo of Golden: A Novel|Paperback
 
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I can see this book turning into the next best Netflix series. Definitely a thriller.
The Housemaid
 
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Before I Let Go: Love doesn’t disappear—it evolves, and sometimes the hardest part is choosing whether to heal together or apart.
Before I Let Go (Skyland, #1) by Kennedy Ryan
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You may recognize this title from HBO’s new hit show.
Heated Rivalry (Game Changers #2)|Paperback
 
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One wild, drunken night, she saves a demon—and nothing in her life will ever be the same. Dark, thrilling, and impossible to put down. 😈🍷
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
 
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Soft prose with an erotic undercurrent - moody, intimate, and quietly intoxicating.
Demon's Dream: An Unexpected Love eBook : kayson, elle: Kindle Store
 
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This book started my love of reading! It’s a throwback and flawed at times, but the story is still captivating.
The Coldest Winter Ever: A Novel (The Winter Santiaga Series) ...
 
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My group of friends discovered this book well after its release date, but it went triple platinum in the hallways of my highschool. I still revisit it, every now and then. Feels very nostalgic for me. 💖
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Essential Reading from Acclaimed Authors

This list offers a variety of novels from critically acclaimed authors. I find them to be an essential part of my personal collection.
 
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Thoughtful, soulful, and transformative reflections on love, healing, and connection.
All About Love by Bell Hooks
 
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Sower: Same seed. Different results. It’s about your mindset, not the message. Talents: Use what you’ve got…or lose it.
Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler (Box Set of 2)
 
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A real eye opener.
1984: 75th Anniversary: Orwell, George, Perkins-Valdez ...
 
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Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
The Fire Next Time
 
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If you’ve ever loved someone who felt like your other half and then lost them, Sula will stay with you long after the last page.
Sula - (Vintage International) by Toni Morrison (Paperback)
 
Parable of the Talents|Paperback
 
Vintage International Invisible Man, (Paperback)
 
The Handmaid's Tale|Paperback
 
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel|Paperback
 
Animal Farm (Collector's Edition)|Paperback

Memoirs: Telling Our Stories

A list of memoirs and autobiographies of individuals that I greatly admire.
 
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I’m obsessed. A real page turner. Especially if you love fashion!
The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir by Andre Leon Talley
 
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I’ve never identified with a writer so much in my life. I felt seen when I read this book.
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl|Paperback
 
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A powerful read.
Assata An Autobiography
 
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Smart, funny, and felt—Thick reads like a brilliant friend telling hard truths with warmth and wit. Tressie McMillan Cottom weaves race, beauty, class, and power into essays that make you think, nod, and occasionally say “whew.”
Thick: And Other Essays|Paperback
 
Things I Should Have Told My Daughter: Lies, Lessons & Love Affairs, (Paperback)
 
Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Paperback)