February 2024: Our Book Recommendations
5 Book recommendations to check out for February
Did you read any good books last month?
Now that February is here, it’s a great time to pick up a new book and turn reading into a habit.
Every month, you’ll receive team CGF’s top picks of books to help you improve your finances, advance your career, practice self-care, or get lost in a fantasy world.
Here is our list of February book recommendations.
If you’ve read any of these books before? Let us know in the comments.
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Finance Pick: Clever Girl Finance: Ditch debt, save money, and build real wealth by Bola Sokunbi
Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money, Build Real Wealth is a guide to personal finances for Clever Girls! Written by our founder, Bola Sokunbi, this book offers actionable advice on breaking free from debt, saving money, and cultivating lasting wealth.
Bola shares authentic, relatable narratives from fellow women who have empowered themselves financially, aiming to inspire and support you on your own financial journey. The book equips you with essential tools to craft a solid financial plan, covering everything from budgeting to investing.
Self-Help Pick: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
You’ve probably heard of Marie Kondo, the Netflix sensation who showcased her transformative approach to life through the art of tidying up. Her book is great if your New Year goal involves decluttering and becoming more organized.
Instead of deciding what to keep and get rid of based on societal expectations, Kondo delves into the concept of determining what to keep or discard based on personal sentiments. She advocates for keeping only those items that evoke joy in your life.
If you’re curious about trying out new organizational methods, this book will help you get started.
Career Pick: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown
Author Brene Brown is a self-proclaimed. “researcher, storyteller, and Texan” who has dedicated the past two decades to studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Renowned as a bestselling author and the host of the podcast Unlocking Us, she is also well known for her TED talk on vulnerability, which stands among the world’s most widely viewed.
Her book, Dare to Lead, encourages readers to embrace leadership with empathy, connection, and courage. Whether you are a leader in your career or plan to take on a more leadership role, this book is a prime resource.
Brown’s TED talk speech nearly brought me to tears when I first heard it. It was the first time I actually saw the value of vulnerability. Since then, I’ve been a huge fan of her podcast and have learned so much about building meaningful relationships with people. This book is definitely on my list of books to read this year.
Business Pick: The Ultimate Side Hustle Book: 450 Moneymaking Ideas for the Gig Economy
If you’d like to make additional income alongside your main job, consider grabbing a copy of “The Ultimate Side Hustle Book” by Elana Varon. Within its pages, you’ll find insights into transforming your time, space, skills, and belongings into extra earnings.
Packed with 450 engaging and practical side hustle opportunities, you’re bound to discover one that aligns with your preferences and lifestyle. Plus, the book details pay rates, required experience for each job, and guidance on finding clients.
Fiction Pick: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Take My Hand is an empathetic novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who exposes a grave injustice against her patients.
Freshly graduated from nursing school, Civil Townsend is determined to make a positive impact, particularly within her African American community. However, an encounter with two patients leads to a life-altering experience.
Fast forward decades later, Dr. Civil Townsend, with a grown daughter and a long career behind her, is ready to retire and leave the past behind. However, some people and stories persist, refusing to be forgotten. Take My Hand explores themes of accountability and redemption, offering a stirring narrative of hope inspired by true events.
If you’re committed to helping yourself grow by reading, remember to be on the lookout for our book recommendations for next month.
In the meantime, you can stay motivated and learn other financial tips and tricks from our entirely FREE financial courses.
Happy reading!