If you’re wondering which books should be on your radar this fall season, then look no further than this short list of recommended book reads coming to our shelves this fall. These inspirational biographies and personal development books will encourage you to connect with the experiences of others (through memoir) and improve your relationships, overall happiness, home, and well-being.
Preorder these must-reads now, or add them to your wish list to read later in the season:
1/ Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm - By DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan, six-time NBA All-Star, has been called a “basketball savant” (ESPN) and “the best closer in the NBA” (GQ)—but when he went public with his depression, it sparked a conversation that reached far beyond the court. By breaking the stigma of speaking out, he added a new, seldom-heard voice to the mental health dialogue: a successful Black male athlete, openly naming his pain and advocating for others to do the same.
2/ Lovely One: A Memoir - By Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life story and her extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America's highest court in this inspiring, intimate memoir.
In her unflinching account, Justice Jackson invites readers into her life and world, tracing her family's ascent from segregation to her confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice, within the span of one generation.
3/ Your Home is a Vision Board - By Maria Diamond
Discover practical guidance for activating the manifesting power of your home and welcome more abundance into your life, with the guidance of world-renowned Feng Shui Master Marie Diamond.
Full of practical wisdom and easy-to-apply tips, this book will empower anyone who finds themselves lost or stuck to create a life-lasting transformation. Whether you’re looking to enhance success in your career, finances, relationships, or health, Marie’s simple and effective tools will allow you to finally live the life you’ve always dreamt about.
4/ The Joy of Connections - By Dr. Ruth Westheimer
When Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness “represents an urgent public health concern”—exacerbated by social media overuse, the residual effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships—trusted therapist Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer knew that her unique perspective and expertise could help. Long-beloved for breaking stigmas around sexual problems, Dr. Ruth made it her mission to help individuals break free from the bonds of hopelessness and isolation.
In Dr. Ruth’s final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.
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