BOOOOOK REVIEWWWW
I got back into reading in 2023—post-breakup, post-burnout, post-“I need to get my life together.” And let me just say, some of these books read me . So here’s my top 10 from the past two years:
1. Why Men Love Bitches – Sherry Argov
This one was my emotional support book after a breakup. Super easy to follow and filled with blunt advice that slaps you back to reality.
Stop doing wife-level acts on a girlfriend (or worse, situationship) salary - GUILTY
Being kind ≠ being a doormat. Some of y’all missed that memo.
Have hobbies. Stop making men your entire hobby.
2. Single On Purpose – John Kim
Another post-breakup read, and honestly, a gem.
John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) is hilarious and brutally honest.
He encourages you to date yourself, reconnect with childhood hobbies, and stop romanticizing relationships that already ran their course.
It’s like getting advice from your funny older brother who went to therapy and actually did the work.
3. The Angry Therapist: A No BS Guide to Finding and Living Your Own Truth – John Kim
Clearly, I was in my “Angry Therapist” era.
Great for burnout and identity crises.
Full of real-life stories, humor, and a reminder that you're not crazy—you're just fried.
If you feel like you're losing yourself, this book hands you a flashlight.
4. Anxiety: Panicking About Panic – Joshua Fletcher
I cannot recommend this one enough if you deal with panic attacks.
It breaks down the science behind anxiety in plain English.
Gives you actual coping tools, not fluff.
After reading it, I fully believe I could teach Neuroscience 101.
5. Pineapple Street – Jenny Jackson
Needed a little fiction and this one delivered.
A story about a wealthy family in Brooklyn—think romance, family drama, and self-discovery all in one.
Each sibling gets their own narrative, which keeps it fresh.
Feel-good without being predictable. I’d recommend it for your beach bag or rainy day binge.
6. Habits of a Godly Woman – Joyce Rogers
One of my favorites for faith-building.
No sugar-coating here—just real advice on how to live out God’s calling for your life.
Helped me deepen my relationship with the Lord in ways that actually stuck.
I still use lessons from this book daily.
7. The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
A spiritual classic for a reason.
Organized and easy to read.
Helps you untangle your thoughts and stop taking things personally (a constant battle).
A good entry point into mindset work and personal growth.
8. Don’t Believe Everything You Think – Joseph Nguyen
Another anxiety fave.
Focused on thought rewiring and breaking free from your own mental loops.
It’s like a brain detox with encouraging notes in the margins.
10/10 if your inner voice likes to yell.
9. Be Ready When Luck Happens – Ina Garten
Ina shares her life story with such warmth, you forget you’re not actually sitting in her kitchen.
It starts with her love story with Jeffrey (iconic) but goes deeper into career pivots, identity, and trusting the timing of your life.
Big theme? You don’t always know what’s coming, but you can be ready when luck happens.
It reminded me to stop white-knuckling every detail and let life surprise me. Also: the woman makes roast chicken sound poetic.
MY FAVORITE BOOK
10. DARE – Barry McDonagh
This one saved me.
Hands-down the best book I’ve ever read on anxiety and panic.
The DARE method is simple, effective, and something I use weekly, if not daily.
If you struggle with panic attacks, skip the fluff and read this.
