Need a body-image boost? Hoping to move up the ladder at work? Attempting to de-stress this Spring? Whatever area of your life requires a pick-me-up, we've got you covered. These five books out this month are the motivation you've been looking for. Check them out now and have a happy May!
Colour Therapy: An Anti-Stress Colouring Book
UK artists Cindy Wilde, Laura-Kate Chapman, and Richard Merritt are behind Colour Therapy: An Anti-Stress Colouring Book [1], the latest in a new wave of popular coloring books for adults [2].
Out May 26
Leave Your Mark
Aliza Licht — the global fashion communications executive behind the DKNY PR Girl Twitter account [3] — shares her story and advice, "complete with The Devil Wears Prada-like moments and insider secrets" in Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media. [4]
Out May 5
Fat Girl Walking
In her memoir Fat Girl Walking: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your Skin . . . Every Inch of It [5], blogger and body image advocate Brittany Gibbons shares a collection of honest, hilarious stories about her life and the issues she's faced in regards to her weight. She writes:
"We love our bodies. We love fashion. We are in loving relationships, having lots of sex. We aren't just a fetish, we're normal women. Sure, sometimes we doubt ourselves, we're not robots, but not anymore than EVERY OTHER WOMAN ON THE PLANET. See, Fat Girls aren't freaks of nature. We're just like you. Maybe we are you."
Out May 26
What's Your Story?
"The world is not made up of atoms; it is composed of tiny stories. And everyone has a story." Brandon Doman curated 200 true stories from a five-year project he called The Strangers Project [6] into his book What's Your Story?: True Experiences From Complete Strangers [7].
Out May 26
A Good Book For a Bad Day
A Good Book For a Bad Day [8] by Erin McHugh is a collection of positive quotes on topics like success, love, friendship, and hope.
Out May 1