January is a great month for biographies and memoirs. Reading about the lives of others can be a great source of inspiration for making positive changes in our own lives.
We also have recommendations for winter romance and a few motivational books to help with new year’s resolutions.
Enjoy!
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr. edited by Clayborne Carson – Told in his own words read the powerful story of how a young boy grew up to change the world.
If You Ask Me (and of course you won’t) by Betty White – White shares her observations about life, celebrity, and love (her love for humans and animals) Told with her special brand of humor.
How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEO’s, Founders, and Game Changers by David M. Rubenstein – Tips from some of the most influential and wealthy leaders in the world … Richard Branson, Warren Buffet, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, and many other share their tips for success and what motivates them to succeed.
My American Journey by Colin L. Powell and Joseph E. Persico – Powell was born in Harlem to Jamaican immigrant parents. He had it rough growing up in the city until he joined the Army. From Vietnam, the Pentagon, Panama, and Desert Storm, Powell rose to the rank of general and became the 65th United States Secretary of State and the first African American Secretary of State. Read about his challenges and triumphs and his great love for this country.
The Winter Guest by Pan Jenoff – Twin sisters in Poland are trying to protect their family and survive the war. Hoping to escape their war-torn village, their plans change when Helena discovers a wounded American paratrooper hiding near their home. The sisters decide to help him and as the feelings between Helena and Sam grow, Ruth becomes jealous setting in motion a betrayal that will follow them across continents and decades.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave – Owen Michaels disappears after writing a note to his new wife Hannah, “Protect her.” Hannah knows Owen is referring to his 16-year-old daughter, Bailey who wants absolutely nothing to do with her stepmother. When the FBI and U.S. Marshals begin asking questions about Owen, Hannah realizes the man she married has some dangerous secrets and Bailey may be the key to finding the truth.
Winter World by A.J. Riddle – When the world is thrown into a second Ice Age, humanity is on the brink of extinction. Experts at NASA rush to find a solution or a new home for humans, but what they find could change to fate of humanity forever.
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything by B.J. Fogg PhD – The best way to make lasting changes in your life is to start small and build from there until you’ve established a habit. Fogg explains how to make these small changes work for you.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain – According to Cain, approximately one-third of the people we meet are introverts. In a world that began praising extroverts in the twentieth century, Cain reminds us of famous and successful introverts, the talents they possess, and the benefits of listening instead of always talking.
A Catered New Year’s Eve (A mystery with recipes Book 15) by Isis Crawford – A long standing family feud and a murder collide at a New Year’s Eve party leaving Ada accused of murder