GREAT BOOKS FOR GRADUATES

Graduation season is here. If you know someone who’s about to graduate or you are about to graduate (congratulations!), here are some books to help navigate the world of adulthood. And grab our New Life Starter Kit, which features checklists for finding a new job and apartment.

Careers:

“Ladies Get Paid Ladies Get Paid: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Barriers, Owning Your Worth, and Taking Command of Your Career,” by Claire Wasserman, features advice on getting jobs and promotions, negotiating your salary, and getting over perfectionism and imposter syndrome.

“Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose,” by Lauren McGoodwin, helps you reexamine your outlook on your career, such as not chasing a “dream job,” and prioritizing self-care by silencing your inner critic.

“Embrace the Work, Love Your Career: A Guided Workbook for Realizing Your Career Goals with Clarity, Intention, and Confidence,” by Fran Hauser, is a workbook that encourages you to create a career action plan, assemble a dream team of supporters and teaches you how to say “no” to others.

How-to guides:

 "Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth," by Bola Sukunbi, is a primer on financial topics.

"Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership: Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us," by Chaya M. Milchtein, provides the keys to learning about autos.

“You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible” by Margaret Eby, gives ideas for meals when you’re tired after a long day or you don’t want to spend too much money at restaurants. Read our review here.

Single Life:

“Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner," by Meghan Keane, tackles the joys and challenges of being single. Read our review here.

“Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms,” by Nicola Slawson, features interviews with single women about a variety of topics. Read our review here.