Happy First Official Day of Summer! Of all the seasons, my favorite has to be summer. I absolutely love being outside, laying in the sun and reading by the pool. With this in mind, I wanted to share some of the books I have LOVED reading to give you an excuse this summer to switch things up and pick up a new book. Here are my four of my can’t miss summer reads!

I’m sure you’ve heard of “The Secret,” whether that be the book or the documentary, which focused on the law of attraction. I recommend picking up the sequel, The Power by Rhonda Byrne. This book covers how to discover your own power to change your life. Everything in this world comes from power. Anything and everything you have ever wanted is possible… because that power is inside of you! This book was so powerful and really changes your perspective. We’re truly capable of anything!

Our habits impact so much of our lives, they even can shape us into who we are. That’s why I totally recommend the book Bad*ss Habits by Jen Sincero. Jen discusses how to break habits and establish new life-changing habits. She touches on how others have become more disciplined and trained their brains to begin transforming into their best selves. It even includes a 21-day step-by-step plan on how to ditch what doesn’t serve your life and set boundaries, create a plan of action, and create new habits.

This is a popular one but if you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend reading the Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy by Kevin Kwan. This one is such an easy read. The story covers a New York resident named Rachel and her boyfriend Nicholas. She has no idea that he is kind of a big deal in Singapore and likely to inherit his family’s large fortune. She agrees to spend the summer with her boyfriend and his family and soon finds that she had no idea what was in store. There are so many good twists and turns that make this one hard to put down!

Another book that I personally love is The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur” by Mary Kay Ash and Richard Rogers. This book offers insights into the success and principles behind Mary Kay Inc., a renowned direct-selling beauty company (obvious why it might appeal to me right?!). The book provides a synopsis of Mary Kay Ash’s personal story, her entrepreneurial journey, and the business philosophies she employed to build a global empire. Throughout the book, she shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs as a businesswoman, emphasizing the importance of leadership, vision, and the empowerment of women. It serves as a guide for those seeking inspiration and practical insights into building a successful business and creating a positive work culture. It’s always refreshing for me to see how other successful women in business got to where they’re at today!

I hope this week’s post gives you some new book ideas to pick up and inspires you to take some time to read this summer! Now that it’s officially summer, I’m already on the hunt for some new favorites to read poolside. Do you have any book recommendations for me?! Share by commenting on my latest IG post on @AskHeatherMariannaBlog! I can’t wait to see your picks.

XOXO, Heather