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Top 10 Must-Read Books

Top 10 Must -Read B OKS

By Hayli Zuccola

It’s time to ring in the New Year, and what better way to inspire and help keep a new batch of resolutions than with a good, motivational book?

for 2023

Have a Cozy Winter… The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living

By: Meik Wiking

“Hygge” is a Danish word that doesn’t have a direct English translation, but has been interpreted in many ways including “the art of creating intimacy,” “coziness of the soul” and “cocoa by candlelight.” Want to survive the winter blues? This book o ers advice and ideas on how to add coziness, comfort and togetherness into your own life just like the Danish do.

Out With the Old, In With the New… The Sentimental Person’s Guide to Decluttering

By: Claire Middleton

The decluttering and minimalism movement was made popular by Japanese organizing consultant and author Marie Kondo. Starting o the New Year by getting rid of excess materialistic goods is a great idea, but what about those of us whose sentimental ties to objects make them harder to part with? Author Claire Middleton helps readers “conquer the clutter without losing your nostalgic memories.”

Let’s Cook… Meal Prep Recipes on a Budget: Healthy and Delicious Meal Prep Cookbook for Beginners

By: Zach Machin

Cooking at home is certainly cost e ective, but who has the time? Learn how to prep your meals ahead of time with easy and a ordable recipes from refried black bean quesadillas to pulled chicken and stu ed sweet potatoes.

One-Pot Wonders… Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals

By: Melissa Clark

Anyone would agree that the worst part about cooking at home is the dishes, but what if you could create delicious, healthy meals using one pan? Sheetpan suppers, skillet dinners and comforting casseroles are at the forefront of this cookbook that doesn’t neglect avor for ease.

Christmas Cooking… Celebrate with Babs: Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions

By: Barbara Costello If you’ve ever scrolled through social media, chances are you’ve come across a tip- lled cooking video from Brunch with Babs who teaches her audience cooking hacks from how to quickly carve a pumpkin to transporting Thanksgiving leftovers with ease, and her holiday cookbook is no di erent. From helpful tips to easy-tofollow recipes, Babs shares over 100 of her family-favorite recipes in this must-have collection.

Get Organized… Cluttered Mess to Organized Success Workbook

By: Cassandra Aarssen

Want to get organized but don’t know where to start? This book provides tips and advice as well as checklists, worksheets and inspirational quotes to help anyone get their life organized.

Less Stress… The Self-Care Prescription: Powerful Solutions to Manage Stress, Reduce Anxiety and Increase Well-Being

By: Robyn Gobin

“Self-care” is a buzz term we hear a lot about but don’t always know how to practice. This book teaches the basics of self-care; how to implement it in multiple areas of your life whether it’s spiritual, emotional or intellectual; and strategies to accomplish this successfully.

New Year, New You… Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present and Expand the Future

By: Yung Pueblo

Read about Yung Pueblo’s personal journey from drug abuse to inner re ection and the power of letting go. In demonstrating his journey toward healing, the book invites readers to begin their own selfre ective path through selfacceptance, positive habit building and self-love.

Setting Boundaries… The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free

By: Melissa Urban, Ph.D. Wondering how to set boundaries in your work, personal and romantic life? Learn from writer Melissa Urban on how setting boundaries can help repair your time, energy and overall mental health and how doing so allows readers to gain security, con dence and freedom.

Peace of Mind… Meditation for Beginners

By: Michael Dinuri

Have you always wanted to practice meditation but don’t know where to begin? Well, start with the basics. This book provides easyto-follow tips, suggestions and exercises to help any reader begin the meditation lifestyle. ■

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