1. The Tenth Island: Finding Joy, Beauty, and Unexpected Love in the Azores by Diana Marcum

"Alberto laughed. 'You think the Tenth Island is a place or group of people?' he scoffed. 'The Tenth Island is what you carry inside you. It's what's left when everything else falls away. Those of us who live between worlds just know the Tenth Island better. No matter where I have lived—I have never left my island.'"

Marcum's memoir retells a love story between a woman and the island of Azores. We delve deep into what it feels like to finally find a home even in the most unexpected places. And the details of the island are going to leave you breathless and booking a one-way ticket to the Azores!

2. The Dogs I Have Kissed by Trista Mateer

I follow her on Instagram and I am drawn to her confessional style of writing. As someone that also suffers from word vomit, Mateer's writing truly captures the painfulness of honesty. When reading her work it's as if she has verbalized things you didn't even know you felt.

3. Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life by Zoe Kim

Living a minimalistic life scares the crap out of me. Basically, the essence of being a minimalist is if our lives are not occupied by taking care of things then we have more time to take care of ourselves. But the idea of throwing anything out of my closet gives me so much anxiety. But for those that are brave enough to take this step, this book is for you!