5 Books To Read If You Want To Make The Most Of Your 20s

Your 20s are an imperative time in your life. While they aren’t the best years of your life, it is true that they are one of the most formative decades. After all, it is in your 20s that you first begin to meet and become your adult self. It is a period of great personal discovery and growth and should be taken as such.

Here are five books you need to read if you want to make the most of your 20s.

1. 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest

A #ThatGirl staple for a reason, 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest will do just that. Each essay will challenge you, inspire you, and encourage you to look at your life and self in a different way.

101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think is available on Shop Catalog and Amazon.

2. The Defining Decade by Meg Jay, PhD

The Defining Decade by Meg Jay, PhD explains the science behind the 20-something years (and why they matter so much for our lives long-term). Filled with compelling research and anecdotes from Jay’s clients, The Defining Decade will encourage you to make the most of your 20s in an informed, intentional way.

3. A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino

Your 20s can be incredibly difficult and rough to say the least. This is why A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino is a must-read during your 20-something years. Sparacino offers a refreshing perspective on the tough things and reminds you that you are enough just as you are.

A Gentle Reminder is available on Shop Catalog and Amazon.

4. The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest

In The Mountain Is You, Wiest tackles the phenomenon of self-sabotage and all the ways we get in our own ways. The Mountain Is You not only explains why we tend to be our own worst enemies, but gives actionable advice for how we can become our own advocates and friends.

The Mountain Is You is available on Shop Catalog and Amazon.

5. You’re Overthinking It: Find Lifelong Love By Being Your True Self by Sabrina Alexis Bendory

Finding the right partner is crucial for a happy, fulfilling life. In You’re Overthinking It: Finding Lifelong Love By Being Your True Self, Bendory encourages you to approach dating from an empowered, authentic stance so you can finally find the love you deserve.

You’re Overthinking It: Finding Lifelong Love By Being Your True Self is available on Shop Catalog and Amazon.