Less Americans are reading in 2015 than ever before, be it an online book or a physical copy. For some, this can be due to less free time available, but for others it is simply because they can't find the right book to read. However, reading can open up so many new ideas and spark creativity, especially in a world where it seems as though fitting in is the only way to achieve anything. If you are a woman who is looking to stand out from the crowd and be the leader you have always wanted to be, there are so many books out there for you. Here are some awesome books all women should check out in the year 2016:
1. "Yes Please!"
Amy Poehler is a comedic genius and a woman who many girls look up to and aspire to be. In this book, she takes that humor and uses it to write poetry, mantras, and even some awesome advice! The stories will have your stomach hurting from laughter, and the lists are something all women will understand. This is one of the best books for women to read, especially if you are looking for something that makes life lessons a little more entertaining and enjoyable to read.
2. "Why Not Me?"
This book offers relatable stories about the struggles a woman faces in adulthood. From the pressure to lose weight, to the journey to find contentment, Mindy Kaling nails the experience of being a young adult female on the head. Falling in love, finding your calling, and fitting in are some of the weirdest things to happen in your life, and this books talks about them all.
3. "Big Magic"
The author of "Eat Pray Love" is at it again, but in this book Elizabeth Gilbert shares her thoughts and perspective about creativity and inspiration. This is a must-read for any woman who wishes to break through the social norms of everyday life and live curiously and creatively. You will learn the appropriate attitudes and habits to have in order to live your best life. This book offers so much advice and helps the reader find the special something that lies inside each one of us.
4. "#GIRLBOSS"
This one is pretty self-explanatory, if you want to be a bad-ass lady, read this book by fellow bad-ass lady, Sophia Amoruso. She went from a hitchhiking teen to the founder and executive chairman of Nasty Gal, a multi-million dollar company. If you want expert advice to go from average to awesome, this is the book to read.
5. "Not That Kind of Girl"
Lena Dunham opens up to readers about all of the experiences she went through as she grew up. Each of these experiences are super relevant and ones that the reader will be able to easily relate to, no matter what walk of life you happen to be currently on. Life lessons are learned through each path in life, and this book helps the reader to realize that it's okay to make mistakes and be unsure of things. This is definitely high on the list of books to read if you're trying to figure this whole life thing out.
If you make time to read these awesome books in 2016, you will be an even more well-rounded and open-minded woman who is that much closer to running the world. Become the awesome lady-boss that you've always wanted to be!
