Volume #17: Celebrating Women’s Month with Books by Brilliant Women

Genre: Essay Collection, Non-Fiction
Vibe: Fierce and provocative

Read it if you…

• Need a primer on feminist literature in bite-sized pieces you can pick up and put down

• Are ready for a break from self-help

• Want to know the mind behind the quote “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Audre Lorde’s essential works as a self-described "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" is a collection of speeches, poetry, and prose. Prepare to be challenged!

Genre: Self-Help / Memoir
Vibe: An inspiring treatise on community-building

Read it if you…

• If you regularly organize meetings, events, dinners, or birthday parties. 

• If you want to be intentional in planning excellent gatherings 

• If you want to learn the main rules for a great party 

This book explores the skill of creating gatherings that go beyond the usual, making a meaningful and life-changing encounter. It will inspire you to re-examine the intention and structure of your events, turning each occasion into a memorable one.

Genre: Philosophy, Memoir
Vibe: Profound and prophetic - like staring into the void and seeing your own reflection

Read it if you…

• Are struggling with AI anxiety (or imagining what life looks like in 10 years)

• Are into comparative religion, theory of mind, computing, or linguistics

• Need a brain-teaser to listen to while travelling

Somehow, both a soothing and goose-bump-inducing treatise on the soul of humanity in the age of AI. O’Gieblyn introduces an original lens for understanding the future ofthrough humanity theological studies, trans-humanist thought, and a. memorable dog-sitting experience

Genre: Self-Help / Memoir
Vibe: Empowering, authentic and highly practical.

Read it if you…

• Guilt-read listicles about the latest self-care routines

• Could use reassurance from a psychiatrist that expectations of women are TOTALLY unreasonable

• Have a love/hate relationship with yoga (like you can’t live without it, but you wish you could)

This book is written by an MD who fell into an orgasmic meditation cult and came out on the other side with some things to say.

Genre: Self-Help
Vibe: Take it easy on yourself ❤️

Read it if you…

• Want to discover tools for becoming a more authentic, vulnerable, and compassionate version of yourself.

• Are deeply craving an honest, authentic, and wholehearted life

• Are on a journey of personal growth and genuine connection

This book is a guide for embracing life's imperfections and living wholeheartedly. It empowers readers to cultivate courage, compassion, and meaningful connections by letting go of the unrealistic pursuit of perfection.

Genre: Self-Help
Vibe: If you understand yourself, the rest will fall into place

Read it if you…

• Seeking a more positive and fresh perspective o n life

• If you need simple and actionable advice to enhance self-improvement

• Are looking for a book to ignite hope

This book is about empowering yourself, taking control, and making your dreams a reality. Effective leadership doesn't sit around; it takes charge and makes positive things happen!

Genre: Cultural Critique / Self-Help
Vibe: Makes the case for bird-watching and related activities as a revolutionary practice

Read it if you…

• Enjoy walking and spending time in nature

• Are looking for a theory of being to support your latest digital detox

• Find yourself exhausted by self-help books

Published in 2019, Odell’s first book introduced a discerning and steady gaze to the economy of digital distractions. Odell weaves cultural crtique into local eco-system histories and contemporary research in digital technology and society, all at the pace of a gentle walk to the local park.