Hi dear friends,

It’s hard to believe that we are entering into another summer season. There’s so much I love about summer, but one of the things I enjoy the most, is a good summertime read. Opening a new book gives me such a unique feeling of optimism, hope, and excitement, and reading for inspiration can serve as such a beautiful form of self-care.

This week, I want to share with you the books I’ll be diving into this summer. If you read them too, let me know! And please add your summer reading recommendations in the comments!

Happy reading, and Happy summer!

xo, Michelle

For those looking to learn and understand more of the human experience:

What Happened to You? by Bruce T. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

For those wanting to gain inspiration from personal stories:

Strong in the Broken Places by Quentin Vennie

Live your Life: Loving and Losing Nick Cordero by Amanda and Anna Kloots

Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford

For those looking to spark creativity:

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain

For those looking to revisit old favorites:

The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo

For those wanting an escape and a smile:

There You’ll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones

That Summer by Jennifer Weiner