Sometimes getting away, finding a quiet corner and indulging yourself in a good book is what you need! Check out these 5 books you might want to get your hands on!
1. Words from a Wanderer by Alex Elle
If you’ve ever been on Tumblr and have read some of the most beautiful poetry and inspiring words, then they probably came from this book. One of the most quoted books out there, Words From A Wanderer is full of mindful notes and love poems that self-publisher Alexandra Elle created to uplift and encourage her readers. The book is rather sweet and intimate, always encouraging that self-love is the best love. Elle’s smooth way with words will leave you craving for more as you flip through the pages and learn that it’s okay to experience heartbreak, just as long as you pull through and learn to love again. Yay for love!
2. Love In My Language by Alexandra Elle
Alexandra Elle strikes gold again in this sophomore body of work. Throughout the book, Elle gives readers a closer glimpse into her life through short writings and poetry. Hope, faith, and finding her own glory is what she clings on to as she pours her heart out to readers in hopes that they too will find peace after reading. The degree of vulnerability is nothing short of amazing and Love In My Language will surely resonate with you. The raw emotion and realness will probably have you finishing the book in one day… And crying. *passes a box of tissues*
3. #Girlboss by Sophia Amaruso
“Tell me something, where yo’ boss at?” – Beyonce
If you don’t know Sophia Amaruso by face, you probably know her website and even shopped on there before. Founder and CEO of Nasty Gal, the young entrepreneur reveals in her book the start of her business and how it eventually led to grossing over $100 million in revenue. Amaruso also gives witty advice on how she persevered and took a chance on herself. #Girlboss isn’t just one of those boring business reads that’ll have you snoring by the fifth page. What she mainly wants readers to take away from the book is that it’s important that you do what you love, work hard, and at the end of the day, everything will take care of itself.
4. I Am That Girl by Alexis Jones
Feeling down, stuck, or at a crossroads? Then this book is for you! I Am That Girl is all about motivation, motivation, and you guessed it: more motivation! Halfway through the book, author Alexis Jones will have you feeling inspired and ready to take on the world! The use of real life experiences and ways to overcome them will give you reassurance that anything is conquerable as well as possible with the right state of mind. You definitely won’t be disappointed with this read!
5. Things I Wrote by the Window by Maya Newsome
Valdosta State University has a number of talented individuals and Maya Newsome is one of them. Her self-published book of poems will have readers feeling not only liberated but also challenged. Things I Wrote by the Window covers a number of topics that will open your eyes and mind. With the belief that life is all about perspective, Maya steers her readers to look at various situations through a different lens and reaccess their views of the world on issues such as police brutality, femisinism, and even love, just to name a few.
Interested in Things I Wrote by the Window? Don’t miss Maya’s book release celebration on September 26th at the Grassroots Coffee House located on 133 North Patterson Street. It starts at 7 pm!