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Recommended Reading List: Womanpreneur Wednesday Special Edition

What better recommended reading list than one curated by the fabulous womanpreneurs I’ve interviewed over time.  There is a smattering of nonfiction, fiction, and even (my favorite) children’s book!

Click on the book titles to learn more about them and to purchase if you’d like!

Womanpreneur Recommended Reading List!

NASSIE

I confess with two toddlers and a full-time job running my shop, I don’t have much time to read. But I have been reading a French book called La Grande Histoire du Monde by François Reynaert, which translates to The Grand History of the World. I love history, so it is very interesting to read such an epic overview of past events. As the saying goes “If we don’t learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it.”

NANCY

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.

LAUREN

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

MANDY

Do Big Small Things

CAITLYN

How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie. Hands down!

NATALIE

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

DAWN

Any book on baking and cake artistry I can find!

JAMIE

I can’t choose! Becoming by Michelle Obama is my most recent favorite.

DANETTE

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

NICOLE

The Celestine Prophecy

HEATHER

Go Love Yourself 🙂 I recently read & loved WorkParty by Jaclyn Johnson, founder of Create & Cultivate. It’s super helpful for any woman launching a business, brand, and/or product.

ALLY

My favorite book is The Alchemist!

STEPHANIE

Good question. Not sure, but the last book I read was Tyler Henry’s book Between Two Worlds and was fascinated.

RACHEL

I can’t tell you the last time I actually read a book other than The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Good Night Moon. But when I can actually get to it, I love autobiographies and especially ones from strong, funny women who push boundaries.

CARLI

I have soooooo many that have both inspired and moved me beyond belief, but I think for me the most amazing thing I’ve ever read was Daughter of Destiny– the autobiography of Benazir Bhutto. If there’s ever a woman that sacrificed everything for what she believed in, it’s her. She was the first female prime minister of Pakistan and the sacrifices she made for her country has her imprisoned, exiled, and eventually assassinated. She lost everything, including her family, fighting for what she believed in.

FATIMA

Tuesday’s With Morrie by Mitch Albom. It always reminds me of the time I fell in love with writing and my time volunteering at a nursing home. It taught me compassion.

LAETITIA

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.

BRITTANY

You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero (a favorite of mine as well!)

BETH

I have a million favorites! Right now I am reading Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. My all time favorite book is Secret Garden from when I was a kid. And the I Choose Joy journal by Danelle Delgado has changed my life

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What titles would you add to this list?  

 

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  1. Marta says

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    The autobiography of Benazir Bhutto is a must read for all women! I’m glad to see it included.

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    • Dana says

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      It is very poignant, I agree!

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  2. Heather says

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    I actually have three of these books sitting on my “to read” shelf. I can’t wait to open them up!

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  3. Jenny says

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    What an amazing and comprehensive reading list. Thank you. I LOVE the Giving Tree! I read it to
    My kiddos often

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    • Dana says

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      It is my favorite!!! I also love Five Little Monkeys. It was the first book that my little one memorized and used to “read” to me 🙂

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  4. Sharon says

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    I’m excited to see that I’ve already read a few of these books on this list. I will have to check the others out for sure.

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    • Dana says

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      Enjoy Sharon!

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  5. Chad says

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    I actually just finished reading a book and I am looking for a new read now, thank you so much for the awesome list. Will check these out.

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  6. joy says

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    yay for THE GIVING TREE. I loved that book growing up and it still brings a smile to my face even seeing the cover on your blog.

    Joy at The Joyous Living

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  7. kumamonjeng says

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    Reading is so important and we shall set a goal to at least read two books in a month. You have compiled some interesting books to read and I have to go check them out.

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  8. ericka says

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    These books are right up my alley. I’m going to be getting the ,You are a Badass!

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    • Dana says

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      Ericka, I think you will like it!

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  9. Ntensibe Edgar Michael says

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    “Daughter of Destiny” is such a vibe! I can never get to stop loving and reading that book.

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    • Dana says

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      So glad you like that book – I do as well 🙂

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  10. Kelly Martin says

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    What a great list of books! I’ll definitely be putting a few of these on my reading list.

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  11. emily says

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    thanks for these recommendations, i have been looking for a good book to read for a while

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    • Dana says

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      My pleasure, Emily!

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  12. Nigar Rahman says

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    I am a book-worm!I love to read any kind of book.I put all of these on my reading list.

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    • Dana says

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      I’m so glad! I hope you enjoy them!

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  13. Carolyn says

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    I’m always looking for new things to read and you gave me a lot of ideas…thanks! Now if only I had the time haha. That’s a common excuse though!

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    • Dana says

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      Carolyn, I am so with you when it comes to finding the time…

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  14. Dreams Abroad says

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    This is a great womanpreneur reading list! I am looking up The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera right now. Thank you and I cannot wait to get reading on it.

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    • Dana says

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      I’d love to hear what you think about it!

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  15. Brittany Limberakis says

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    So many of these are on my list! Right now I’m finishing up the book One Million Followers by Brendan Kane!

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    • Dana says

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      I need to check that one out, thank you Brittany!!!

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  16. Marysa says

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    I am not familiar with these books, and I would love to check out some of them. Sounds like a great list of books!

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    • Dana says

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      Marysa, thank you for checking out this list. I’d love to know which one(s) you liked best!

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  17. Yeah Lifestyle says

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    I’ve been making more and more time to read recently, so gonna bookmark your site for when I need new lists. I also love The Alchemist so would love to read that again.

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    • Dana says

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      I’ve been wanted to re read the Alchemist as well!

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  18. eli says

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    Oh wow thanks for such an awesome list! I’ll definitely have to read a few more of these! Looks like a great selection.

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    • Dana says

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      Thank you, Eli! There are some great books listed here!

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  19. Jasmine M says

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    Do Big Small Things, Becoming by Michelle Obama, and The Power of Your Subconscious Mind have been on my “To Read” list for awhile. A few from this list I am going to have to add to my list now. Lol I’ve read “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and I absolutely love it.

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    • Dana says

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      Jasmine, thank you for that book recommendation! I added it to my list 🙂

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  20. Rosey says

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    I just bought Goodnight Moon for my son who has a baby due in March. It was one of his most favorite books when he was little.

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    • Dana says

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      Rosey, that is so sweet! My boys loved that book as well. It is a classic 🙂

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  21. Elicitfolio says

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    I can’t wait to add some of these to my reading list for the fall! Great list of books!

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    • Dana says

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      I am so glad you enjoyed the list.

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  22. Jessica A says

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    very nice selection of reads. I’d have to get the audio version if possible, because I’m always on the go.

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    • Dana says

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      Thanks, Jessica! I also like to grab the audio versions when available!

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  23. littlemisadvencha says

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    all these books are awesome. i already read a few from these selections. 🙂

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  24. WanderlustBeautyDreams says

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    What great recommendations! Will be looking into these, I needed new book recs

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