books recommendations
*reminder that most libraries allow you to check out audiobooks, for free, using an app!
how to write an autobiographical novel "This book is glorious and tender and made me weep onto my fellow commuters on a crowded subway." -L, Brooklyn
one small step can change your life "it's about taking small steps to your goals, tricks your brain away from the fear of all you have to accomplish." - t, LA
women who run with wolves " i received it on the day the U.S. Senate voted to stop debate on the Kavanaugh nomination (...) a ball of rage and grief the book had come at exactly the right time." - E, Oakland
goodbye, things "minimalist lifestyle go-to. inspiring and simple. i let go of a great number of things and i don’t regret any of it." -b, brooklyn
atomic habits “It breaks down the science behind habits as well as gives tactical ways to create new ones and stick to them.” -A, IL
the war of art “for anyone looking for help getting unstuck, this is a fabulous place to go. “ - A, Phoenix
the artist’s way "it’s been a beautiful, harrowing, shocking, and wonderful journey listening to what I have to say again... " B, Chicago
dying to be me "I never really had a conscious interest in Near Death Experiences before. I think I'd been imagining a tedious read about white light at the end of a tunnel, but this was far from it." A, NJ
freedom is a constant struggle: ferguson, palestine, and the foundations of movement "a collection of writings by activist Angela Davis. (in the audiobook) her voice has a lovely flow and lilt." -L, Brooklyn
the lotus and the lily a great way to end/start the new year with a reflective practice -b, LA
"feminist smut (Start with some Christina Lauren which has some heart and jokes and is often explicitly feminist characters and storylines as does jasmine guillory.)" -B, Burbank
moan: anonymous essays on the female orgasm . "....it's hilarious and cathartic and complex... you'll reap the benefits if you get your S.O. to read it too.... and your ladyparts will thank you after." -c, ny
grandmother’s secrets: the ancient rituals and healing power of belly dancing “(i never knew) belly-dancing could connect you with lost parts of yourself. “ -A, NY
women’s bodies, women’s wisdom “ to anyone wanting support in listening to one's inner wisdom, always, especially when major health decisions are on the line. “ - A, NJ
just kids: illustrated edition "because: patti" -b, la
goodbye, vitamin "This funny, sweet novel about taking care of your family and healing a busted heart had me just weeping on my armchair for a good, long time"- L, Wyoming
brave "Don't read the reviews. I haven't been able to finish a book for years, and I finished Rose's 272-page book the day I bought it. I was really empowered by it." -a, la
the changeling "It’s a book that, like it’s namesake, starts as one thing and ends up as something still lovely, but completely different. It’s like Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close mixed with The Odyssey mixed with...I don’t know what. A unique and compelling read." -C, Chicago
citizen, an american lyric "the chapter about Serena Williams has gotten me all fired up...the whole book is concise (ie. short), genre bending, beautifully written, and poignant. "- L, Brooklyn NY