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Books for the Better ME

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Books that I like reading are self development; improvement books. Lovey dovey and spicey!
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Better Me Books

Help for my future self

 
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I struggled with being comfortable in my skin and feeling small. This book helped me find my confidence and voice with being “'comfortable in skin, cozy with who I am” (By our Queen Bey)
Bet on Black: Good News About Being Black
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As a single women, it’s hard in these streets HOWEVER there is hope! Shan Boodram who is a love relationship and intimacy expert/coach has put her decades worth of education in this! This book has given me the game plan of confidence and knowledge to...
The Game of Desire: 5 Secrets to Dating Dominance
 
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I always thought you had to go big and all in when getting into and/or fixing a habit but it's so simple and small to make a change and that's progress.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
 
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This booked helped me through a tough time and situation, I've learned a lot about myself
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: Reclaim Yourself
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My top love language is physical touch, and I believe this book teaches you a language in self-love and awareness to better understand your wants, needs and desire
The Art of Seduction: Robert Greene - Books
 
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Having the mindset like an athlete, helps with preparation in regular day to day life
It Takes What It Takes: Think Neutrally & Control Life
 
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Gifted to me by good friends, this book gives you beautiful affirmations that brings you up when your feeling down.
You Will Leave a Trail of Stars by Lisa Congdon
 
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Whatever your beliefs are this book teaches you to trust in God, higher power or the universe whatever you believe, trust it
The Game of Life and How to Play It
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Out of this World

 
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Adventure, action, temptation, love, betrayal, revenge. It's THE last page until you find out what happens. I was on edge!! Next book out Nov. 4, so excited!!
The Phoenix King (The Ravence Trilogy, #1) by Aparna Verma
 
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I’ve finished. It did not disappoint. She didn’t miss again when she said you won’t find out until the very last page. Waiting to for Summer 2026 for the third book
The Burning Queen (The Ravence Trilogy, #2) by Aparna Verma
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I love how easy it was to get a picture of the world that was created and the His and Her story was intriguing, very good read!
A Song of Wraths and Ruin & A Psalm of Storms and Silence
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I love a smart man with a great crew and the story juicy!
Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
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AGAIN, the story was juicy and love how canny the whole crew is because of their complicated leader
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2) by Leigh Bardugo
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Can't wait for the show but the books will never fail
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set
 
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Another series I can't wait to see on my screen
The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros

Lovey Dovey

 
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The build up in this was great!
Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters, #2) by Talia Hibbert
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The ups and downs between friends, enemies and love interest are really good.
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
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The workplace is complicated. Dealing with racisim in it and discovering yourself outside of it. Very good story!
Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst

Real People

 
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Their stories will make you laugh cry, cringe, wet and more. Please get into it
No Holes Barred: Dual Manifesto of Sexual Power
 
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I've cried, asked questions and my growth in my belief and spirituality grew strong. Nothing but respect and thanks to Cole Arthur Riley.
This Here Flesh: Spirituality & Liberation
 
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Love, manipulation, trauma, bonds. This book made me put it down and talk to myself about what I would have done in her shoes, a really good book!!
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
 
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Times are tough right now and a Promised Land through his eyes, clear vision on a better future
A Promised Land: Barack Obama

My first spice that I've ever read

 
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Fifty Shades was the first spicey books that I've ever read, and I've been thinking dirty every since lol
Fifty Shades
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Of course I had to get his side
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian
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Future Buy

These are books that are on my list to buy 

 
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I asked myself what will my power moves look like
Power Moves: Ignite Confidence & Become Force
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I think its benefical for men and women no matter what age to know about fatherhood
Father Yourself First: Become the Father You...
 
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I'm already there but I think I can get a bit more understanding about not giving a f*ck
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
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I want to be rich in life and learning about financials is a bonus
I Will Teach You To Be Rich » by Ramit Sethi
 
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Stepping out of your comfort zone is perfect, you learn about yourself
Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Comfort
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Understanding family trauma is the root of peeling your old skin off
It Didn't Start with You: Inherited Trauma
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In this day in age all that matters is skill its just finding the one that fits you
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Skills Trump Passion
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Bookmarks

 
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I love that you get 8 in the small pouches
i-clips
 
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The picture doesn't do these cute bookmarks justice
Celestial i-clips Magnetic Page Markers Set
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