20 Best Books For Your 20S (2023 Update)

"why is this moment happening in my life and what can i learn from it?" michelle douglas asked and answered this question almost every day for ten years, writing down one thing she learned each day from ages twenty-one to thirty-one. in these pages, she shares her experiences and learnings from the adventures that lie ahead for young adults–moving, working, loving, losing, quitting, building, and more, all while attempting to maintain a strong sense of self. written for anyone just starting out or suddenly starting over, this field guide–part advice book, part journal–will help you discover the very important yet not-so-obvious lessons to be learned in your own life right now. things like . . . the weakness isn't necessarily where the leak is surround yourself with people who are willing to lift while they climb you can't change the shape of a piece to force it into your puzzle don't go looking for love, go looking for things you love to do it's what you bring to the table, not how long you've been sitting at it don't wear shoes you can't walk in equips twentysomethings (and beyond) with powerful tools to enrich their lives and take their next steps forward with confidence.

#1 new york times bestseller – goodreads choice award winner – meet elizabeth zott: a “formidable, unapologetic and inspiring” (parade) scientist in 1960s california whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved tv cooking show in this novel that is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel” (the new york times book review) and “witty, sometimes hilarious . . . the catch-22 of early feminism.” (stephen king, via twitter) a best book of the year: the new york times, washington post, npr, oprah daily, entertainment weekly, newsweek“the most delightful novel i read this year . . . fresh and surprising . . . i laughed out loud!” —philip galanes, the new york times "a unique heroine . . . you'll find yourself wishing she wasn’t fictional." —seattle times chemist elizabeth zott is not your average woman. in fact, elizabeth zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. but it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at hastings research institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. except for one: calvin evans; the lonely, brilliant, nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. true chemistry results. but like science, life is unpredictable. which is why a few years later elizabeth zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of america’s most beloved cooking show supper at six. elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. but as her following grows, not everyone is happy. because as it turns out, elizabeth zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. she’s daring them to change the status quo. laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, lessons in chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.

Adulting got you down? whether you just polished off your college graduation cake, are in your twenties or thirties struggling through a quarter-life crisis, you're simply trying to figure out how to become all grown up, or you're a parent looking for that perfect college graduation gift or christmas gift for your twentysomething, 101 questions you need to ask in your twenties is the book for you. to find important life answers in your 20s, you need to start with good questions. author, speaker, and blogger paul angone has dedicated the last 12 years to helping twentysomethings and in this book he culminates his work to give readers wisdom through major life questions like: what's the best way to know if you're actually ready to get married? where's the future of work headed and what does having a successful career look like today? how do i make a choice when i don't know what to choose? how do i stop networking and start "relationshipping"? why do some people have great marriages while others have complete wrecks before they even make it to the highway? am i seeing the other side of people's instagram photos (you know, the side they're not exactly posting pictures of)? what are the pivotal plot points of my story? do i have anyone on my "dream team"? if you're drowning your anxieties in netflix and ice cream, are afraid you're failing, going crazy, or both, or are just longing for a little guidance to get past "just getting by," grab this book and start thriving in the most "defining decade" of your life.

#1 new york times bestseller! once upon a broken heart marks the launch of a new series from stephanie garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after for as long as she can remember, evangeline fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, prince of hearts. in exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.but after evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game — and that the prince of hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. he has plans for evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.

Now in paperback, the popular second volume in the what i know now series offers wonderfully candid letters from women under forty, who give advice to the girls they once were. readers will discover familiar names as well as new voices, including actress jessica alba; singer/songwriter natasha bedingfield; author hope edelman; olympic soccer gold medalist julie foudy; singer/songwriter lisa loeb; and actress kimberly williams-paisley. here are stories of young love; of daring to chart a new path when everyone tells you to play it safe; of realizing that perfection is a pipe dream. the ideal gift for any young woman in your life, this collection provides “a boost of hope that today's turmoil can foster tomorrow's growth, success, and happiness” (boston globe).

#1 new york times bestseller – over two million copies sold! it is phenomenal.”—elizabeth gilbert, author of city of girls and eat pray lovethis is how you find yourself.there is a voice of longing inside each woman. instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. for many years, glennon doyle denied her own discontent. then, while speaking at a conference, she looked at a woman across the room and fell instantly in love. three words flooded her mind: there she is. at first, glennon assumed these words came to her from on high. but she soon realized they had come to her from within. this was her own voice—the one she had buried beneath decades of numbing addictions, cultural conditioning, and institutional allegiances. this was the voice of the girl she had been before the world told her who to be. glennon decided to quit abandoning herself and to instead abandon the world’s expectations of her. she quit being good so she could be free. she quit pleasing and started living. soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. it is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. it is the story of navigating divorce, forming a new blended family, and discovering that the brokenness or wholeness of a family depends not on its structure but on each member’s ability to bring her full self to the table. untamed shows us how to be brave.

The blockbuster hit—over two million copies sold! a new york times, usa today, wall street journal, and publishers weekly bestseller“poignant, engrossing.”—people – “lisa wingate takes an almost unthinkable chapter in our nation’s history and weaves a tale of enduring power.”—paula mclainmemphis, 1939. twelve-year-old rill foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s mississippi river shantyboat. but when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a tennessee children’s home society orphanage, the foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents—but they quickly realize the dark truth. at the mercy of the facility’s cruel director, rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty. aiken, south carolina, present day. born into wealth and privilege, avery stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. but when avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey through her family’s long-hidden history, on a path that will ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption.

Flappers, flag-pole sitting, and the ford model t–these are just a few of the things that instantly conjure up a unique era–the roaring twenties.it was the bees' knees, the cat's meow. if you're not familiar with 1920s slang, all the more reason to read this fascinating look at that wild, exciting decade. it began on the heels of one tragedy–the flu pandemic of 1918–and ended with another: the start of the great depression. but in between there were plenty of good times–the model t cars that henry ford made were cheap enough for the masses, the new sound of jazz heated up speakeasies and nightclubs during the time of prohibition. women, recently given the right to vote, cut their long hair into bobs, wore short skirts and makeup, and danced the charleston (sometimes in marathons that lasted days). michele mortlock hits all the highlights of this heady age that still feels modern even a hundred years later.

Failed marriages, lost friends, addictions, lost jobs. yesterday can sometimes leave us stuck, sad, shamed, scared, and searching. sheila walsh encourages readers to face the pain head on and then start again, from right where they are. she shares that when she discovered "i'm not good enough and i'm good with that," everything started to change.in it's okay not to be okay, walsh helps women overcome the same old rut of struggles and pain by changing the way they think about god, themselves, and their everyday lives. she shares practical, doable, daily strategies that will help women move forward one step at a time knowing god will never let them down.

What readers are saying about twenties in your pocket: "a practical laugh-out-loud guide" "if i had read this in my early 20's i would have been a lot better off!" "it is a fun and easy read that is surprisingly reassuring. i thought i'd end up feeling bad about how terrible i am with money, but her upbeat, can-do attitude pointed out a lot of positives that make budgeting much less intimidating!" "the best thing about this book is how difficult topics are made easy, in part because she walks you through her own experiences– and mistakes. as well as a background in economics, the author has a history of unemployment after college (or "funemployment" as she calls it), part-time work and low-paying jobs–but shows how you can still slenderize your spending and save for the future, and the life you want." does personal finance make you feel a little nauseous? don't even know what questions to ask? embarrassed or intimidated? whether you're eighteen, twenty-eight or a bit older, this is the book for anyone just getting started with financial management. this book covers the basics- banking, budgets, credit, debt and retirement, but also tackles salary negotiation, taxes, how to make financial decisions about education and student loans, includes a number of ways to save money and ideas for side hustles. the book also includes practical advice for couples to manage their money together, advice specifically tailored for women, and quizzes to help you determine the best budgeting techniques for your personality. this book is empowering. it will teach you how to make the most of what you have so that you can live the life you want. this book will get you on your way.

The instant new york times bestsellerby the acclaimed author of in the realm of hungry ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.in this revolutionary book, renowned physician gabor maté eloquently dissects how in western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. nearly 70 percent of americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. in canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. in europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. and everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. so what is really “normal” when it comes to health? over four decades of clinical experience, maté has come to recognize the prevailing understanding of “normal” as false, neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds at the expense of good health. for all our expertise and technological sophistication, western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today’s culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. now maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society—and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. cowritten with his son daniel, the myth of normal is maté’s most ambitious and urgent book yet.

No one wants to be average; the reality is, most people are. the question is, are you? the difference between the average and the flourishing is simple – discipline, consistency, life principles and action. these principles will enable you to turn the invisible to visible that will result in success and fulfilment in your life. learning to implement life principles that connect and align you with yourself will drive you to operate outside your comfort zone to keep progressing. rumour has it that your 30s are your new 20s; but our brain cells, bones and science would disagree. many of life's defining moments happen in your 20s; the character and habits you build in that decade will help you navigate your way through the maze of life. the earlier you start, the more chances you have at getting it right. remember, time cannot be borrowed and you don't know when your time will be up. this book will guide you with six short life principles on how to thrive in your 20s, starting on how to work on yourself from the inside out. propelling yourself from twenty nothing to twenty something requires a critical assessment to identify if you're a sinker, a floater or a swimmer. they are the executers and the doers. who do you want to be?

Get control of your finances – and your future! do you feel like you'll never pay off your student loans? worried about your mounting credit card debt? wondering when you'll ever make enough money to stop living paycheck to paycheck? you're not alone – millions of young americans are finding it hard to save for the future and still pay today's bills on time. – but with the everything personal finance in your 20s and 30s book, 3rd edition, you'll learn how to be financially independent by:creating a workable budget – minimizing credit card and student loan debt – investing money wisely – building an emergency fund you'll also learn how the consumer financial protection bureau can help you navigate the often-confusing world of financial service products. with this easy-to-use guide, you'll learn how to manage, save, and invest wisely – starting today!

Over 100,000 copies sold. over 1,000 positive reviews.every twentysomething needs a little black book of secrets. – our twenties are filled with confusion, terrible jobs, anticipation, disappointment, cubicles, break-ups, transition, quarter-life crisis, loneliness, post-college what the heck, moderate success sandwiched between complete failure. – that guide is this book. – expanded from the blog post "21 secrets for your 20s" that spread like internet wildfire with nearly a million readers in 190 countries, 101 secrets for your twenties will encourage, inspire, prompt a plethora of lols, and kick-start your life forward with its witty, honest, and hilarious wisdom-stuffed pearls to help you rock life in your twenties. – this is the perfect gift for college graduation. or the best christmas present you can give to the 20-something in your life. – for everyone and anyone who is struggling through becoming an adult …

Now a hit netflix series a new york times and usa today bestseller “hypnotic and scary.” —stephen king “i am riveted, aghast, aroused, you name it. the rare instance when prose and plot are equally delicious.” —lena dunham from debut author caroline kepnes comes you, one of suspense magazine’s best books of 2014, and a brilliant and terrifying novel for the social media age.when a beautiful, aspiring writer strides into the east village bookstore where joe goldberg works, he does what anyone would do: he googles the name on her credit card. there is only one guinevere beck in new york city. she has a public facebook account and tweets incessantly, telling joe everything he needs to know: she is simply beck to her friends, she went to brown university, she lives on bank street, and she’ll be at a bar in brooklyn tonight—the perfect place for a “chance” meeting. as joe invisibly and obsessively takes control of beck’s life, he orchestrates a series of events to ensure beck finds herself in his waiting arms. moving from stalker to boyfriend, joe transforms himself into beck’s perfect man, all while quietly removing the obstacles that stand in their way—even if it means murder. you is a compulsively readable page-turner that’s being compared to gone girl, american psycho, and stephen king’s misery.

The #1 new york times bestseller the sunday times bestseller 'if lepera's instagram feed is full of aha moments illuminating the inner workings of your psyche, the revelations in the book are more like a full firework display.' red magazine 'this book is a must-read for anyone on a path of personal growth.' gabby bernstein, author of number one new york times bestsellers super attractor and the universe has your back 'the book i wish i had read in my twenties.' elizabeth day, author of how to fail 'how to do the work will transform how you see yourself and your ability to change. i believe this book could change lives, if not the world.' holly bourne, bestselling author of how do you like me now? 'want more from life? looking for answers? how to do the work will teach you how to find them within yourself. a masterpiece of empowerment – this book changed my life and, trust me, it'll change yours too.' mel robbins, author of the 5 second rule as a clinical psychologist, dr nicole lepera found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. wanting more for her patients – and for herself – she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. after experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she'd learned with others – and the holistic psychologist was born. now dr lepera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. in how to do the work, she offers both a manifesto for self-healing and an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviours can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell. in how to do the work, dr lepera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviours to reclaim and recreate their lives.

The easy way to begin on the road to financial success when it comes to protecting your financial future, starting sooner rather than later is the smartest thing you can do. this hands-on, friendly guide provides you with the targeted financial advice you need to establish firm financial footing in your 20s and to secure your finances for years to come.

The easy way to begin on the road to financial success when it comes to protecting your financial future, starting sooner rather than later is the smartest thing you can do. this hands-on, friendly guide provides you with the targeted financial advice you need to establish firm financial footing in your 20s and to secure your finances for years to come.

“quickly and assuredly, jewell builds an ecosystem of countervailing suspicions…tricky, clever, unexpected.” —new york times book review “brace yourself as jewell stacks up the secrets, then lights a long, slow fuse.” —people “a seize-you-by-the-throat thriller and a genuinely moving family drama.” —a.j. finn, #1 new york times bestselling author of the woman in the window the instant new york times and #1 sunday times bestselling author of the then she was gone delivers another suspenseful page-turner about a shocking murder in a picturesque and well-to-do english town, perfect “for fans of gone girl, the girl on the train, and luckiest girl alive” (library journal). melville heights is one of the nicest neighborhoods in bristol, england; home to doctors and lawyers and old-money academics. it’s not the sort of place where people are brutally murdered in their own kitchens. but it is the sort of place where everyone has a secret. and everyone is watching you. as the headmaster credited with turning around the local school, tom fitzwilliam is beloved by one and all—including joey mullen, his new neighbor, who quickly develops an intense infatuation with this thoroughly charming yet unavailable man. joey thinks her crush is a secret, but tom’s teenaged son freddie—a prodigy with aspirations of becoming a spy for mi5—excels in observing people and has witnessed joey behaving strangely around his father. one of tom’s students, jenna tripp, also lives on the same street, and she’s not convinced her teacher is as squeaky clean as he seems. for one thing, he has taken a particular liking to her best friend and fellow classmate, and jenna’s mother—whose mental health has admittedly been deteriorating in recent years—is convinced that mr. fitzwilliam is stalking her. meanwhile, twenty years earlier, a schoolgirl writes in her diary, charting her doomed obsession with a handsome young english teacher named mr. fitzwilliam… in lisa jewell’s latest brilliant “bone-chilling suspense” (people) no one is who they seem—and everyone is hiding something. who has been murdered—and who would have wanted one of their neighbors dead? as “jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace” (booklist, starred review), you will be kept guessing until the startling revelation on the very last page.

Want to ditch the drama and thrive through your twenties? body image. friendships. career. money. dating. all these issues and more serve as points of stress for the 20-something woman, and combined they can make for a decade of drama in a girl's life. sarah francis martin is the slightly older girlfriend who's been there, done that, and got the not-so-cute t-shirt. through this interactive bible study, sarah helps young adult women address each stress point by encouraging them to wait on the lord, worship him, and make him the focus of their lives. – in stress point you will:find interactive chapters covering ten stress points for the 20-something woman – dig through scripture to apply truth to each stress point – engage with real, raw, and relevant stories from girlfriends just like you – journal through each chapter to engage with god in a meaningful way – interact with sarah through her video blogs for each chapter – connect with your girlfriends in a stress point survival group; leader guide included – sarah francis martin has a passion to encourage and relate to women in their twenties, and is honored to do so through she seeks, the 20-something ministry of proverbs 31. her relevant and conversational style will lead young adult readers to live out the kingship of christ in everyday life in order to find godly success, purpose, and well-being. obsessed with pink lip gloss and all things artsy-crafty, sarah lives with her husband and son in north carolina.