This month was filled with a lot more interesting debuts! From poetry to dreamy fiction, you’ll surely find something that will pique your interest. There is still so much to look forward to this year, including some fine reads. You don’t need to be a veracious reader to enjoy a good book. What’s more, most of these come in audio options that might work better for you.

The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country by Amanda Gorman: To say that we were completely dazzled by Amanda Gorman at this past Inauguration Day is an understatement. I don’t know about you but I was on Google for quite a long time. Yes, I live under a rock so I take quite a while to catch up on the best and the trending every now and then. She shares the poem that captivated us all, as well as other beautiful works that we can’t wait to devour.
The Home Edit Workbook: Prompts, Activities, and Gold Stars to Help You Contain the Chaos by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin: While we felt ‘stuck’ at home, The Home Edit provided much-needed entertainment and the opportunity to finally get my shit together, around the home, at least. Its new workbooks allow you to tackle all kinds of cleaning, organizing and creative tasks around your home through 52 challenges. Think of it as one challenge a week!
Floret Farm’s Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms by Erin Benzakein: We are so close to spring, it’s almost painful. Currently, I am physically located in Cincinnati, waiting for the last six inches of snow to melt; mentally, I am in one of Erin Benzakein’s seductive fields, surrounded by all kinds of colorful blooms.
Get Good with Money: 10 Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany Aliche: We could always talk more about money. It’s important to continue to learn and grow in your knowledge of finances, and Tiffany Aliche of The Budgetista makes it so easy to understand your money journey.
Klara and the Sun: A novel by Kazuo Ishiguro: I have literally sobbed over Ishiguro’s previous titles Never Let Me Go, and The Remains of the Day. I am always good and ready for another cryfest. Ishiguro makes his characters and their faults so vivid, you can’t help but tie yourself to his stories. I have no doubt that Klara and the Sun will do the same.
A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload by Cal Newport: I’ve always thought of Cal Newport as my cynical touchstone when it came to some of my most idyllic career dreams. It’s definitely paid off. We should all be dreamers and dream big, but it’s also imperative to be realistic, and Newport always has a pleasant way of presenting the facts and laying out the realities of things. Can you imagine a work world where you don’t feel constantly attacked by the countless notifications many of us are facing today?
I’m So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life by Amy Shah M.D.: OK, seriously, I don’t know how some women do it. I’m consistently exhausted, and yet I always have more to do. Amy Shah M.D. is a medical doctor and nutritionist who wants to change the way you feel—in just two weeks. As a world, we are facing a crisis of fatigue and burnout, and I will surely take any help that is offered to me. From what and how to eat to techniques in managing stress, you will look at your overall wellness through a new lens.
Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones: Luvvie Ajayi Jones is back with a whole new manual on conquering your fears and owning your journey.