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Maybe I’m a total book nerd (books are only the best things on the planet, after all), but I wholeheartedly believe that reading helps people through life’s stages.

 

Books allow people to escape, to feel and experience the unknown, to dream and wonder, to understand and make sense of the world around them, and to learn more about the dynamics between people of all classes and cultures.

They save lives.

Books offer guidance, advice, and shed light and insight on everyday life — on a wide range of topics. They guide us through the mess of it all and allow us a place to escape when life is too hard, a place where we can all find the answers we seek.

 

No matter your goals, you can find what you’re looking for within the pages of the books below.

These books were handpicked by yours truly to ensure they’re read-worthy. I read constantly and love to share my favorites, so you never have to wonder what to read next.

 

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Happy Reading!

 

Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links, but these are all books I highly recommend. I won’t include anything that I haven’t verified and personally found valuable.

 

Style Guides for Writers

Cover of the book The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th EditionCover of Chicago Manual of Style Guidelines - 18th Edition: A Quickstudy Laminated Reference GuideCover of the book The Associated Press Stylebook, 58th Edition (2026-2028)Cover of the book The Associated Press Stylebook, 57th Edition (2024-2026)
Cover of Associated Press Style Guide : A Quickstudy Laminated Reference GuideCover of the book A Manual for Writers, Ninth EditionCover of the book The American Psychological Association's Publication Manual, Seventh EditionCover of the book The MLA Handbook, Ninth Edition

How-To Books for Writers, Authors, and Self-Publishers

Cover of the book Bird by Bird by Anne LamottCover of the book Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences by Neal Allen and Anne LamottCover of the book On Writing by Stephen King Cover of the book The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
Cover of the book Changing the Ending: How Writing Your Life Story Transforms Your Life by Rhonda Lauritzen and Rachel J. TrotterCover of the Book Everybody Writes by Ann Handley (New and Improved)Cover of the book This Creative Life: A Handbook for Writers Cover of the book Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life by Kate McKean
Cover of the book Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa CronCover of the book Story Genius : How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) by Lisa CronCover of the book Hooked : Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go by Les EdgertonCover of the book Naked, Drunk, and Writing by Adair Lara
Cover of the book The Art of the Personal Essay by Phillip LopateCover of the book On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William ZinsserCover of the book Your Life as Story: Discovering the New Autobiography and Writing Memoir as Literature by Tristine RainerCover of the book The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
Cover of the book Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition : How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave KingCover the book Steering the Craft : A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story by Ursula K. Le GuinCover of the book Outlining Your Novel : Map Your Way to Success by K.M. WeilandCover of the book The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
Cover of the book Creative Writing: 8-in-1 Guide to Master Fiction, Storytelling, Screenwriting, Copywriting, Editing, Self-Publishing, Creative Non-Fiction & Content Writing by Jaiden PemtonCover of the book Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald MaassCover of the book The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers by Cristopher VoglerCover of the book Scriptwriting: 3-in-1 Guide to Master Screenwriting, Movie Scripting, TV Show Script Writing & Write Screenplays by Jaiden Pemton
Cover of the book Twitter Logo Think, Write, Edit, Romance: The Romance Writer's Journey from Blank Page to Finished Novel by KJ CharlesCover of the book How to Write a Love Story by Catherine WalshCover of the book Writing Romance by Durgan A. NallarCover of the book How To Write A Romance Novel Outline: The Fastest Way To Master The Art Of Writing A Romantic Story Using A Winning Formula by Hackney And Jones
Cover of the book Handling the Truth : On the Writing of Memoir by Beth KephartCover of the book Living to Tell the Tale: A Guide to Writing Memoir by Jane Taylor McDonnell and Vivian GornickCover of the book Having the Last Say: Having the Last Say: Capturing Your Legacy in One Small Story by Alan GelbCover of the book Writing as a Way of Healing: How Telling Our Stories Transforms Our Lives by Louise DeSalvo
Cover of the book When Memory Speaks: Exploring the Art of Autobiography by Jill Ker ConwayCover of the book Writing Hard Stories: Celebrated Memoirists Who Shaped Art from Trauma by Melanie BrooksCover of the book Why We Write About Ourselves: Twenty Memoirists on Why They Expose Themselves (and Others) in the Name of Literature by Meredith MaranCover of the book How To Write A Memoir: Using our easy step-by-step guide, we help you confidently outline, craft and publish an inspiring story from your life by Hackney And Jones
Cover of the book Plot Smarter, Not Harder: A Story Structure Reference for Novel Writing by Annabeth AlbertCover of the book Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott BellCover of the book Theme, Plot, and Structure by Ross LampertCover of the book Writing Blockbuster Plots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Plot, Structure, and Scene by Martha Alderson
Cover of the book Write. Publish. Repeat. The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing SuccessCover of the book The Self-Publishing Advice Compendium : 500+ Tips on How to Be a Better Writer and Sell More Books by M. L. RonnCover of the book The Self-Publishing Playbook : Clear, honest advice for authors who want control (not false promises) by Edward PeppittCover of the book Twitter Logo How to Become a Published Writer: & Live to Tell the Tale by Helen Cox
Cover of the book Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats by Jane K. Cleland and Hallie EphronCover of the book How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America by Mystery Writers of America and Lee Child and Laurie R. KingCover of the book Crafting Cozy Mysteries: From Idea to Published Novel - The Beginner's Guide to Writing, Plotting & Selling Your Cozy Mystery by Ales LudvikCover of the book Secrets to Writing a Mystery by K. Stanley and L. Taylor
Cover of the book Crime Writing 101: All Your Questions Answered. A Go-To Murder Mystery Toolkit For Fiction Writers Who Want To Write A Thrilling Crime Novel Readers Will Love by Hackney And JonesCover of the book Howdunit Book of Police Procedure and Investigation: A Guide for Writers by Lee LoflandCover of the book How to Write a Murder by Jessica BrodyCover of the book The Real CSI: A Forensics Handbook for Crime Writers by Kate Bendelow
Cover of the book The Copyselling System: Write to Sell with the Secret Formula for Maximizing Revenue by Joanna WiebeCover of the book Ethical Copywriting: A practical guide for coaches, healers, and service-based entrepreneurs to sell without the sleaze by Lauren Van MullemCover of the book Copywriting Strategies: A No-Nonsense Guide to Writing Persuasive Copy for Your Business by Nicki KrawczykCover of the book Content Writing vs. Copywriting: The Strategic Guide to Content Marketing, Persuasive Writing, and Building Income as a Modern Writer by Niaj A.A. Khan
 Cover of the book How Authors Build Credibility in the First Place: A Practical Guide to Building Author Credibility, Reader Trust, Writing Authority, and Long-Term Pub by Michael R. Wehr and TeriCover of the book The Indie Author Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Books That Sell by Bernard Schrembs Cover of the book Author Virtues : How to Thrive as an Indie Author by L. L. Hunter and Renee Rose and Lisa Edward  Cover of the book How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses by Dennis James Sweeney

Best Books on Sales and Marketing

Cover of the book Online Marketing for Busy Authors: A Step-By-Step Guide by Fauzia Burke and S. C. GwynneCover of the book Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers Into Friends and Friends Into Customers by Seth GodinCover of the book Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts by Ryan HolidayCover of the book How to Make a Living as a Writer by James Scott Bell
Cover of the book Make Art Make Money: Lessons from Jim Henson on Fueling Your Creative Career by Elizabeth Hyde StevensCover of the book How to Write Copy That Sells: The Step-By-Step System for More Sales, to More Customers, More Often by Ray EdwardsCover of the book Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy by Martin Lindstrom and Paco UnderhillCover of the book Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi and Brian W. Piper
Cover of the book Unleash Possible: A Marketing Playbook That Drives B2B Sales by Samantha Stone and Dan Greenwald and Katie MartellCover of the book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan HeathCover of the book Social Media Marketing 2025: Leveraging the Latest Trends, Tools, and Best Practices for Maximum ROI by Lark Madron Cover of the book Multiple Streams of Income: A Step-by-Step Blueprint to Freelancing, Digital Products, Affiliate Marketing, Investing, and Online Business Systems by Anthony G. Allred
Cover of the book Contagious: Why Things Catch on by Jonah BergerCover of the book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by Jim CollinsCover of the book The Art of the Pitch: Persuasion and Presentation Skills That Win Business by Peter CoughterCover of the book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal and Ryan Hoover
Cover of the book Advertising for Books: A Guide to Promoting & Selling with the Largest Online Bookseller by Dale L. RobertsCover of the book Blogging for Profit: Turn Your Blog into a Money Making Machine with These SEO and Copywriting Strategies - A Copywriting Secrets Guide for Beginners by John ShackelfordCover of the book Your Book Is Your Business: Money-Making Sales Strategies by Joylynn M. RossCover of the book How To Make Money As A Freelance Author by John Lynch
Cover of the book Simple Strategies for Author Success: Simple Marketing. More Readers. Better Sales. by Ron KnightCover of the book Email Marketing for Authors: Grow an Email List that Actually Sells Books by Dale L. RobertsCover of the book Book Marketing for the First-Time Author by M. K. WilliamsCover of the book Writerpreneur: Copywriting for Authors by Robert C. Worstell

All-Time Best Books on Self-Help & Creativity

Cover of the book Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John BishopCover of the book The Idea Hunter by Andy Boynton and Bill Fischer and William BoleCover of the book Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelley and David KelleyCover of the book inGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity by Tina Seelig
Cover of the book The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit by Amy Johnson and Mark HowardCover of the book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiCover of the book Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy CuddyCover of the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and Sean Covey and Jim Collins
Cover of the book Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceCover of the book The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Shawn Coyne and Steven PressfieldCover of the book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth GilbertCover of the book Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity by Ray Bradbury
Cover of the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. DweckCover of the book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela DuckworthCover of the book Creativity: The Psychology of Discovery and Invention by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiCover of the book The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey by Joanna Penn
Cover of the book The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth about Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanCover of the book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal NewportCover of the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark MansonCover of the book Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life by Francesca Gino
Cover of the book You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroCover of the book You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable by Jen SinceroCover of the book You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen SinceroCover of the book Badass Habits: Cultivate the Confidence, Boundaries, and Know-How to Upgrade Your Life by Jen Sincero