If you’re like me and love to catch up on your summer reading, then you will probably like this article. I have always loved the summer days of being inside (or outside, as long as I don’t fry like an egg!), with a nice glass of lemonade and a good book to read. Anyone that truly knows me will tell you that I am a bookworm. Some might see it as boring, but I truly enjoy reading books. Well, anyway, with this article, I wanted to give a few recommendations of my favorite books from my very own book shelf.

1. Bliss by Shay Mitchell. You might know the actress Shay Mitchell from my favorite television show Pretty Little Liars. She portrays the character of Emily Fields. She not only plays a complex character in one of FreeForm’s #1 shows, but she is inspirational and cool, so she decided to write a book with her best friend. Bliss is a book about navigating your 20s, with stories from each of the authors, with each one having a different name in the book. It is filled with stories from their lives and at the end of each chapter, there is an inspirational quote relating to what they had learned from that experience. There are even a few yummy recipes in the book as well. Bliss is defined as a state of happiness and great joy, so Shay wants the reader to develop that joy in everyday life.
2. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Even though I am very introverted, I am always looking for ways to improve my life and my perspective. This book in particular has made me see myself in a different light and how I perceive certain situations in life. The Four Agreements are:Be Impeccable with Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, and Always Do Your Best. These four agreements are promises that you make with yourself. You promise to use your words wisely. You promise to not take things so personally because most of the time, it actually has nothing to do with you. You promise to not make assumptions and get the facts first. You promise to always do your best and to be kinder to yourself.
3. Unstoppable in Stilettos by Lauren Ruotolo. This is truly a book that will not only inspire you, but adds some humor as well. In this book, you will meet Lauren, a grown woman who is only 4’2, but has a fierce confidence that no one can bring down. As she says in the book, this is her homage to the way she lives her life. No matter what the doctors tell her, she is determined to always wear stilettos! She offers her tips on getting through tough times, loving yourself, and of course, fashion (especially shoes!). It is an inspirational read, with real-life advice that you can use.

Well, that is my list. There are many more that I could put on this list, but I wanted to give you a snippet of my favorites. I hope you get a chance to read one of these books and enjoy it from page to page.

Quick question: What books are on your list this summer?