Memorial Day Weekend Book Recommendations

Maybe you’re looking for a read that can help you achieve your financial goals?

CoLab member Bill York, of American Home Mortgage, wants you to know about one of his favorite books. You are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth, by Jen Sincero.

It reframes the complicated relationship that many people have with money so that you can realize your greatest potential.

Looking for great writing tips and anecdotes that don’t feel like homework since the author has a wonderful sense of humor?

Monica Miller Rodgers, of Aubia Communications, thinks you’ll like Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.

Bird by Bird is a guide that discusses not just the logical structures of written texts, but also how to communicate effectively.

Is historical Fiction more of your style? Christina Klutz of MAK Media Team thinks you’ll like The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict.

This fabulous text tells the story of silver screen actress Hedy Lamarr and her whirlwind journey from Nazi-occupied Austria to Hollywood.

Feeling like diving into dystopian world? I’ve got the perfect book in mind for you. Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde is the first in the Shades of Grey series set in an alternate version of the UK.

In this cleverly written novel, a person’s social class is determined by their ability to perceive color.

Do you have trouble saying no? Are you in need of a spirited self-help book that will help you put your priorities into their proper places and provide clarity? Coleena Burt of Elucinetics suggests The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson.

As the title may suggest, it is full of spirit that encourages you to embrace conflict, being uncomfortable, and discover your beliefs with confidence.

Interested in reading a piece that demonstrates how to regain your power on the road to a healthy relationship? CoLab’s Community Manager, Elizabeth Boyle, has just the book for you.

Whiskey Words & a Shovel (Vol 1, Revised Edition), by R.H Sin, is a collection of poems that that tells a story of always choosing to love yourself, even if it means pain and difficulty along the way. If you find yourself enthralled with the empathy of this book and wanting more, you’re in luck as it’s volume one of a trilogy!