One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2017 was to read a new book every month. So far, I’ve stuck to my resolution and I’ve read so many incredible books that I thought I would compile a short list of them. Enjoy and happy reading!

1. "Milk and Honey" - Rupi Kaur.

This collection of poems has become wildly popular in the past year, and you’ve probably seen snippets of the book circulating on social media. This book is beautifully written, the words are so honest and pure. Illustrations accompany almost every page which only adds to the vividness of the poems. These poems make you feel, as any good piece of literature should.

2. "Bossypants" - Tina Fey.

This memoir is one of the best that I have read in a while (I read a lot of memoirs). Even if you don’t really keep up with Tina Fey, this short read will make you admire her. I would especially recommend if you’re a female, it’s very empowering and discusses the sexism in the workplace, specifically in comedy.

3. "All The Bright Places" - Jennifer Niven.

This might be my favorite book I have ever read. It deals with a very hard topic to write about (and write about correctly), which is mental illness. This book will make your heart so full, only to break into a million pieces by the end. I have never cried as hard as I did when I finished this book. Simply beautiful.

4. "Papertowns" - John Green.

John Green is one of the most famous young adult authors, however, this book often hides behind the shadow cast by The Fault In Our Stars. "Papertowns" is a story about growing up, and how sometimes, the thing you thought you always wanted, isn’t what you thought. Although the ending is incredibly disappointing, I give John Green props for not sacrificing his characters to appease his audience.

5. "Shadows In The Sun: Healing From Depression And Finding The Light Within" - Gayathri Ramprasad.

I just started this memoir (I know, I know, yet another), but already I love it. It is a beautiful story about the struggle with a mental illness while also discussing the cultural beliefs in India, offer a peek into the country’s culture. It also brings up the important issue of stigma and ignorance about mental health all over the world, not just in America.