Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
You will remember this forever – Books I Truly Love and Recommend
67
items A cozy virtual bookshelf where I gently gathered the stories and guides that shaped me – tender women’s novels, warm children’s books, and soulful self-help titles for mind, heart, and everyday life. Here you’ll find what I reread, gift to loved ones...
Sections
6
Heroines, Hearts & Healing – Women’s Novels I Truly Recommend
Quick Self-Help Reads I Truly Recommend
Children’s Books I Truly Recommend – Stories for Warm Evenings & Bright Little Minds
Books About Love I Personally Chose for You
Life-Changing Books for Women
Life-Changing Books for Anxiety, Overthinking & Sensitive People
Heroines, Hearts & Healing – Women’s Novels I Truly Recommend
This list is my personal shelf of “stay-up-late” books – women’s novels with real feelings, family drama, slow healing and love that grows through mistakes, not perfection. I picked them for readers who want more than just romance: layered heroines, ...
I love this book for how honestly it shows grief between generations. A mother, a teenage daughter, one tragedy that shatters everything and so many secrets between them. If you enjoy emotional stories where both adult and teen feelings matter, this ...
Regretting You
I reach for this book when I want a raw, honest mother–daughter story with real tears and real healing. Fame, scandal and old wounds collide, yet the heart of the story is about coming home to each other after deep hurt. Perfect if you love family dr...
Summer Island: A Novel
This novel speaks to anyone who has ever rebuilt life after loss. A writer, a mother, superstition around her work, and the slow, honest process of starting again. I recommend it for readers who enjoy sharp dialogue, emotional honesty and the feeling...
Ten Thousand Light Years from Okay: A Novel
I adore this for its mix of holiday sparkle and real cultural detail. Fake engagement, complicated families, Muslim representation and a heroine who tries to protect herself yet slowly opens up. Perfect if you want a cozy seasonal romance that still ...
Yours for the Season: A Novel
This one feels like standing on a dark cliff with the sea raging below. Sisters, tangled loyalties, a wild landscape and secrets that keep pulling everyone under. I recommend it when you want something atmospheric, slightly eerie and emotionally inte...
Wild Dark Shore: Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)
When someone asks for “a book that will break me and heal me”, I often suggest The Nightingale. Two very different sisters, occupied France, courage under terror and love in all its forms. It is intense and emotional, but it also restores faith in qu...
The Nightingale: A Novel
This audio novel drops you into the life of a correspondent who risks her body and heart in modern conflict zones. I’m drawn to the questions it asks: what is the cost of telling the truth, and what happens to a family built around that risk? Great c...
The Correspondent: A Novel
If you love historical fiction with a fierce woman at the center, this is a gem. A midwife becomes a reluctant investigator in a frozen New England town, facing injustice, gossip and real danger. I recommend it to readers who enjoy courtroom scenes, ...
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
This one is my “curl up with a blanket and disappear” book. An Irish estate, old legends, dangerous charm and of course the signature Nora Roberts romance. I recommend it when you need a little magic, a little danger and a heroine who finds courage a...
The Seven Rings: The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 3
This is a deep, beautifully written novel about the long echo of violence. Past and present cross as a family carries unhealed trauma from war into modern life. I suggest it if you love stories that move slowly, hit hard and leave you thinking about ...
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
This full-cast audio feels like a movie in your ears. It mixes romance, climate anxiety and moral choices in a near-future world where the air itself is a problem. I recommend it for late-night listening when you want both feelings and big questions ...
Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Love Story
This is one of the most emotional “second chance at life” stories I’ve read. A young mother leaving prison, a little girl she longs for, a man who has every reason to keep her away – and yet, grace slowly appears. I recommend it if you need a good cr...
Reminders of Him: A Novel
Quick Self-Help Reads I Truly Recommend
Short, powerful self-help books and memoirs I’d gladly give to a friend: mindset, faith, emotional healing and confidence – everything for those moments when you need support right now, without long theory.
I reach for this book when someone needs a fast mental “reboot”. Simple, repeatable tools help turn rumination into calmer, more hopeful thinking. Perfect if you want small daily shifts rather than heavy theory.
The Power of Positive Thinking: Transform Life
This is a slow, wise book for evenings when you want depth instead of quick fixes. Jung writes about dreams, meaning, and the hidden layers of the psyche in a way that still feels surprisingly modern. I recommend it if you like to understand yourself...
Modern Man in Search of a Soul
I recommend this to men who feel like life has collapsed and they don’t know where to start. It reads like a tough, honest conversation – about discipline, self-respect, and rebuilding step by step. Strong choice if you want a straight-talk, no-sugar...
Becoming HIM: The Manual After Losing Everything
I suggest this book to readers who love experimenting with symbolic and energy practices. It offers clear lists of codes and a simple structure for daily use. Not classic psychology – more a playful tool for those who enjoy intention, ritual, and “wh...
Grabovoi Codes: 100 Manifesting Codes
I deeply respect this book for how clearly it speaks about pain that “no one sees”. It’s a companion for those living with invisible illness and for loved ones who want to understand better. I recommend it when you need validation, not gaslighting, a...
The Invisible Pain: Living With Fibromyalgia
I recommend this to readers who want clear, respectful guidance about female pleasure without shame or awkwardness. It’s short, direct, and focused on listening, consent, and real connection. Good choice if you prefer practical advice over vague clic...
Eat Her Right: Modern Guide to Getting Off
This book feels like sitting with someone who has walked through fire and still chose love. It’s raw, spiritual, and full of moments where pain slowly turns into clarity and self-acceptance. I suggest it if you need a reminder that broken wings can s...
With Wounded Wings, Still I Flew: Memoir
I love how timeless this little book feels. Franklin’s virtues and habit-tracking ideas are surprisingly practical for modern life – tiny, steady steps toward a stronger character. Great if you enjoy old-school wisdom that can quietly reshape your da...
Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues
I recommend this to people who need a fast entry point into confidence work. Short chapters, simple exercises, and a friendly tone help you move from overthinking into action. Ideal if you feel “not enough” and want a small, doable first step.
Confidence: Build Self-Esteem & Gain Confidence Fast
This is one of the pillars of mindset literature. Murphy explains how the subconscious absorbs suggestions and how we can use that mechanism for healing, not self-sabotage. I recommend it if you’re curious about affirmations and want a structured, cl...
The Healing Power of Your Subconscious Mind
I reach for this book when I want quiet, not noise. Short, meditative passages show prayer as a soft inner connection, not a rigid ritual. Beautiful choice if you’re looking for spiritual comfort and a kinder view of your own soul.
Prayer, the Call of the Soul
I suggest this summary to busy readers who want the main “You Are a Badass” ideas without a full book commitment. Clear, quick, and focused on key concepts, it’s a nice spark if you’re rebooting self-esteem and need a short motivational shot.
Summary of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
I recommend this to anyone who wants to start journaling but doesn’t know what to write about. These 111 prompts gently guide you into self-reflection, self-discovery, and real emotional self-care. Great if you feel stuck, numb, or “on autopilot” and...
111 Journaling Prompts for Self-Care
I suggest this book to readers who carry quiet anxiety around money and feel safer when they can lean on faith. Short, specific prayers and clear “how to pray” ideas make it feel practical, not abstract. Good choice if you want spiritual support whil...
Prayers For Financial Miracles (Prayer Keys 1)
I recommend this for people who enjoy vision boards and intention-setting, but need more structure. The book walks you through clarifying what you want, shifting inner stories, and taking small aligned actions. Nice fit if you like a blend of mindset...
MAGNETIZE YOUR DREAMS: Guide to Law of Attraction
This one feels like a long, thoughtful walk with someone who understands both mood and meaning. It touches on depression, perspective, and what “happiness” can realistically look like in daily life. I suggest it if you prefer philosophical reflection...
The Color of Happiness: Self-Help & Philosophy
If you have a daughter, a younger sister, a teenage friend, a student, a niece — please share this article with her. And share it with her mom, too. These words can become a calm, steady “bookmark” in a messy age.
50 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me at 16
Children’s Books I Truly Recommend – Stories for Warm Evenings & Bright Little Minds
Here I’m slowly building a virtual kids’ bookshelf: gentle stories, funny adventures and wise picture books that help children feel seen, loved and inspired. These are titles I’d choose as gifts and for bedtime reading – to grow empathy, imagination ...
I reach for this full-cast production when I want Chamber of Secrets to feel almost new again. The acting, sound and atmosphere turn it into a little radio-movie you can enjoy together as a family. Perfect for cozy evenings when you want magic in the...
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Full-Cast)
I recommend this book for families who love dogs, giggles and big-hearted kids. Brooks steps into a neighborhood “bark-off” where every dog and every child has their own personality, fears and secret strengths. It’s a warm, funny story about courage,...
Brooks and the Great Big Bark-Off
This book is perfect for kids who live for school drama and awkward, funny moments. It feels like watching a birthday party go slowly off the rails in the most entertaining way. I suggest it as a fun gift that children actually pick up on their own –...
Partypooper: Birthday Disaster, Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20
I reach for this one whenever a family needs more laughter and less screen time. Over 250 jokes and riddles turn car rides and evenings into little comedy shows. It’s an easy, low-cost gift that helps kids practice reading aloud, timing and humor all...
Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids: 250+ Jokes
This is my favorite “cozy-spooky” audio pick in the series. Time, secrets and that slightly eerie atmosphere all come alive through the voices. It’s wonderful for autumn and winter evenings when you want something a bit mysterious yet still warm and ...
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Full-Cast
I like this book as a December ritual: read it at night, then let kids invent their own “plans” to catch Santa. The art is bright and playful, the story is light and fun. It’s a sweet way to build anticipation before Christmas and create a shared fam...
How to Catch Santa Claus
This one feels like a fast, joyful winter chase. Kids love the playful rhymes and the idea of a clever snowman who always slips away. I recommend it for families who want a fun winter story that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still feels magic...
How to Catch a Snowman
I suggest this for toddlers who are just discovering animals and sounds. The combination of Eric Carle’s art, sturdy pages and audio buttons keeps little hands and minds busy in a good way. It’s a wonderful first “interactive” book that grows with th...
World of Eric Carle Around the Farm Sound Book
This board book is my go-to recommendation for families with very young children. The classic poem is easy to reread every year, and the sturdy format survives small hands. It’s a beautiful way to create your own Christmas Eve tradition that kids wil...
The Night Before Christmas Board Book
Another book from the “How to Catch...” series, this time about elves. Very dynamic text, humor, and a sense of pre-New Year chaos, which is full of joy. Suitable for reading aloud and playing games such as “come up with your own trap for an elf.”
How to Catch an Elf
Here the full cast turns the final book into a true finale experience – like a stage play in your ears. The goodbyes, the battles, the quiet moments of love and loss all hit harder. I recommend it for families who want to share the ending together, o...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Full-Cast
This audio version makes Half-Blood Prince feel both darker and more tender at the same time. First love, jokes, secrets and danger are all amplified by the performances. I suggest it for older kids, teens and adults who want a rich, character-driven...
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I recommend this for the earliest readers (and chewers 😄). You can crumple it, wash it, let the baby explore it freely while you sing the lullaby. It’s one of those rare books that truly fits newborn life: zero stress for parents, lots of gentle sti...
Indestructibles: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Book
This full-cast Goblet of Fire feels huge and cinematic – a real event in audio form. The Triwizard Tournament, the darker tone and all the emotional twists land even stronger with different voices. I recommend it for teens and adults who want to full...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Full-Cast)
This is a fantastic pick for sensory-loving toddlers. The bumpy textures, bright colors and simple, funny text keep them engaged again and again. I like it as a gift that invites touch, curiosity and giggles – especially in the winter season.
Never Touch a Polar Bear!
This part of Dog Man is a treat for children who love funny comics. It has humor, friendship, and a little bit of madness, but with a kind heart. I recommend it as a great gift for a child who “doesn't like to read” but loves graphic novels—this book...
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes (Dog Man #14)
I love this edition because it brings out how intense and emotional this book really is. The full cast captures teenage anger, grief, confusion and courage in a very real way. It’s a great choice if you enjoy deeper, more dramatic parts of the Harry ...
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Full-Cast
Books About Love I Personally Chose for You
This shelf is my personal love-lab. Here you’ll find world bestsellers that stayed with me – the kind of books you want to keep, reread, and gift. I picked each title with a simple question in mind: “Does this book help a person love wiser, softer, a...
I love this journal for how simple and powerful it is. The questions help couples talk about dreams, fears, values, and everyday life without pressure. It brings curiosity back into the relationship. I recommend it to partners who want to feel closer...
Questions for Couples Journal: 400 Questions to Connect & Grow
This book gives me a sense of inner order. I love how Fromm talks about love as a skill that needs attention, discipline, and care. It moves you away from fairy-tale ideas and closer to real, stable intimacy. I recommend it if you want a deeper, thou...
The Art of Loving
I like Matthew’s clear, grounded voice. He speaks about dating and love in a way that is both warm and very direct. I love how he encourages you to want more for yourself, not less. I recommend this book if you are ready to stop settling and start ch...
Love Life: Raise Standards, Find Person, Live
This book feels like a wise friend who finally names what hurts. I love how clearly it shows the patterns of “loving too much” and losing yourself in the process. It gave me language and courage to choose healthier love. I recommend it to any woman t...
Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Hoping
I enjoy this journal because it gently shifts your focus toward what works in your relationship. While you write those 100 things, resentment softens and gratitude grows. I recommend it to couples who want to reconnect and rebuild warmth through smal...
A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love About You
I love this book for its honesty and practicality. It shows why we repeat the same dating patterns and gives clear steps to choose better partners without drama. I recommend it if you want less confusion in love and more calm, conscious decisions.
How to Not Die Alone: Science to Find Love
This book inspires me every time I think about human hearts. Lori lets you see therapy from both sides – as a therapist and as a client. I love how tenderly she talks about pain, growth, and connection. I recommend it if you want to feel seen and les...
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist's Story
I keep coming back to this book because the idea is simple and life changing. It explains why two loving people still feel misunderstood and hurt. I love how easy it is to apply in daily life. I recommend it to anyone who wants fewer silent conflicts...
The 5 Love Languages: Secret to Love
This is one of my favorite small love rituals. You fill in short prompts and suddenly have a very intimate, unique gift. I love how it helps say kind things that usually stay unspoken. I recommend it for anniversaries, special dates, or just to remin...
What I Love About You: 30 Reasons Gift Book
Life-Changing Books for Women
This is my personal collection of life-changing books for women — the titles I return to as a coach, a writer, and просто как женщина, которая тоже проходит свои этапы роста. Here you’ll find the books that genuinely shift something inside: mindset, ...
A gentle reading guide I created for women in their 30s who feel “quietly off track”. In this article I share four life-changing books that bring clarity, emotional grounding and a soft sense of direction — without pressure or toxic positivity. If yo...
Life-Changing Books for Women: 4 Gentle Reset Reads
In my opinion, this is one of the softest and most honest books for women who need a quiet reset. I love it because it doesn’t pressure you or promise dramatic change — it shifts you slowly, thought by thought, day by day. If you feel tired, uncertai...
A Year of Positive Thinking: Daily Inspiration
I think this book feels like the deep conversation many women avoid for years. Its strength, in my opinion, is in the author’s honesty — he talks about pain and struggle without drama and without hiding. If you feel stuck between who you were and who...
The Weight of Air: Lies & Truths on Addiction
This isn’t a book “about weddings” — not at all. It’s a novel about women who are growing up emotionally, quietly and truthfully. I think it captures the 30s feeling perfectly: everything looks fine from the outside, but inside, you’re asking, “Is th...
The Wedding People: A Novel
I believe this book is one of the warmest, most comforting reads for women who feel emotionally drained or lost. It carries a gentle sense of possibility — that your life can open in a new direction even when everything feels uncertain. I love how it...
The Lost Bookshop: Charming Uplifting Novel
With this fill-in-the-blank notebook, love and romance will flourish in your family. You won't even need to see a psychologist!
The Story of Us: Couples Memory Journal
Life-Changing Books for Anxiety, Overthinking & Sensitive People
This is my personal shelf of life-changing books for anxiety, overthinking, and sensitive minds – the five titles I reach for most often when someone tells me, “I can’t switch my brain off” or “I feel everything too much.” As a coach, I chose these b...
This book is bold, funny, and incredibly effective. Dr. Faith Harper breaks down anxiety, trauma, emotional reactivity, and overthinking in a way that finally makes sense. If you appreciate a direct, science-based approach (with a little humor to eas...
Unfuck Your Brain: Over Anxiety & Depression
I recommend this book to anyone whose thoughts never seem to slow down. Nick Trenton explains anxiety and overthinking in a simple, compassionate way — and gives techniques that actually work in real life. Breathing space, mental clarity, quiet eveni...
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress
This book is pure comfort. Max Lucado speaks to anxious hearts with kindness, offering grounded tools to calm the mind and reconnect with peace. It’s perfect if you feel overstimulated, tense, or constantly “on alert.” The tone is soothing, the insig...
Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm
I love this book for its honesty. Jennie Allen writes about fear, spiraling thoughts, and emotional overwhelm with a warmth that makes you feel seen. This is a beautiful choice if your anxiety feels tangled with expectations, self-doubt, or the press...
Get Out of Your Head: Stop Toxic Thoughts
This book feels like talking to a wise friend who sees your mind more clearly than you do. Joseph Nguyen explains why our thoughts often create suffering — and how to step out of those painful patterns. If you’re sensitive, anxious, or exhausted from...
Don't Believe Everything You Think (Expanded)
This book surprised me – in a good way. It doesn’t try to hype you up. It gives you a clean mental mirror. 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do walks through the patterns that quietly steal your power – overthinking, staying stuck in the past, n...
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do