My favorite books of 2016: Nonfiction

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

by Cal Newport

High praise: I owe the library a week's worth fines because I took this to the beach despite the fact that it was due while I was 600 miles away and it was totally worth it. It deserves its own blog post: I'll figure out a way to dive a little deeper into the concepts here soon. I appreciated the concepts in Cal Newport's previous book So Good They Can't Ignore You; in this one he shares excellent ideas while seriously upping his writing game. This is an excellent read for anyone who wants to thoughtfully examine their priorities, their working habits, or their relationship with social media.

You’ll Grow Out Of It

by Jessi Klein

From the publisher: "You'll Grow Out of It hilariously, and candidly, explores the journey of the twenty-first century woman. As both a tomboy and a late bloomer, comedian Jessi Klein grew up feeling more like an outsider than a participant in the rites of modern femininity. In "You'll Grow Out of It, Klein offers-through an incisive collection of real-life stories-a relentlessly funny yet poignant take on a variety of topics she has experienced along her strange journey to womanhood and beyond. Raw, relatable, and consistently hilarious, "You'll Grow Out of It is a one-of-a-kind book by a singular and irresistible comic voice."

Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood

by Lisa Damour

Daniel Coyle, author of The Talent Code said: "This is the book parents have been waiting, hoping, and praying for, because it’s far more than a book. It’s a map, flashlight, and GPS device for navigating the landscape of adolescent girlhood. Dr. Lisa Damour proves to be the perfect guide and companion: wise, whip-smart, and relentlessly practical on every page. As the father of three teenage girls, I wish I’d had this book years ago—and I hope that it is read by every parent, teacher, coach, administrator, and human being who wants to help girls grow and thrive in today’s world."

My favorite books of 2016: Nonfiction

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

You’ll Grow Out Of It

Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood

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My favorite books of 2016: Nonfiction

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

You’ll Grow Out Of It

Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood

Find your next read with:

100 Book recommendations for every mood

100 Book recommendations
for every mood