Reading is one of my many forms of self-care. I’m always on the lookout for a good read that I could bring along for my travels or that I could enjoy whenever I get some downtime. I’m not biased to any particular genre, but lately, I’ve been gearing more towards business development and self-improvement books. Ever since starting Summer Fridays, I’ve found so many books that could help me with being a business owner and finding that work/life balance. Don’t get me wrong, I still love books outside of that as well, but I thought I’d share some of my top picks that I’m reading right now.

The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey
I’m human and struggle with being productive too. I have a productivity cube on my desk to help me get things done in a timely manner, but this book has also helped me a lot. The author offers a fresh perspective on productivity that you’ll actually want to put to use both in and out of the workplace.

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

If you’ve read Jasmine Guillory’s book The Wedding Date then you’ll want to read The Proposal. The follow-up story offers a cute and quirky update on some of the characters from the original story. If you’re not super into romance stories, don’t worry, it’s not a cheesy one! There’s trust issues, commitment phobes, and lots of relatab...