I love diving into a long, sweeping novel as much as the next person, but every once in a while, it's nice to read a book that you can pick up and put down whenever you need a boost. For my monthly POPSUGAR Book Club Instagram series [1], I shared some recent reads that can inspire you to be your best self and (bonus!) make you laugh, too. Each pick offers tiny bursts of wisdom in the form of entertaining essays, adorable illustrations, or memorable one-liners, so if you're looking for a little motivation as Fall approaches, check out these must reads and be sure to tune in at the end of each month [2] for more book recommendations!
In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It by Lauren Graham
Listen, we all wish we could curl up with some coffee and chat with Lorelai Gilmore, but reading actress Lauren Graham's reflections on life is pretty much the next best thing. In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It [4] is an expansion on a commencement speech she delivered in 2017, and her little nuggets of wisdom will give you that "I can do this!" feeling.
Nobody Cares by Anne T. Donahue
You may know Anne T. Donahue thanks to her hilarious tweets [5] or her insightful newsletter [6], and Nobody Cares [7] (out Sept. 18) carries that same perfect mix of wit and wisdom. Reading the essay collection feels like you're having a sleepover with your best friend and you're in the middle of one of those conversations that goes from funny to profound in an instant.
Gmorning, Gnight! Little Pep Talks For Me and You by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun
Combine Lin-Manuel Miranda [8]'s words of encouragement with Jonny Sun's sweet illustrations and you get this fun collection you can pick up whenever you need a boost. Personally, I've been keeping Gmorning, Gnight! [9] (out Oct. 23) on my nightstand so I can start my day with a quick little pep talk, and it's the perfect pick-me-up.
Looking for more book recommendations? Tune in to my Instagram series at the end of each month, and be sure to check out all the September must reads [10].