These 5 Books Are Here to Inspire Your Goals

By: Sarah Knight

The new breed of motivational, “self-help” books are funny, relatable and anything but cheesy. The latest from Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, You Do You promises to inspire you to “succeed at success without really caring what anyone else thinks.” Full of real talk and practical exercises, the book’s main premise is teaching us to embrace our flaws while discovering our strengths, which is advice that we can all use.

By: Lonely Planet

Instead of looking covetously at the travel photos on your Instagram feed, why not make 2018 your year of adventure and exploration? Get started, and get ideas for your next trip, by reading about where Lonely Planet’s travel pros go to feel adventurous, enlightened, serene…and many other emotions and states of mind.

By: Chelsea Fagan

It’s never too early, or too late, to get your finances in shape. This brand-new book by the blogger Chelsea Fagan covers the basics such as investments and household budgeting while also addressing pricklier topics such as student debt, eating—and cooking—at home more, and dealing with money issues between friends.

By: Adam J. Kurtz

This colourful, quick-read by a young New York-based designer and artist who has been featured by everyone from Vice to Buzzfeed addresses modern issues for creatives and makers in a simplified, forthright manner. The chapters, inspiring and eminently digestible, address topics such as “What To Do When You Fail” and “Working with Friends.”

By: Nathan Williams

If you’re an entrepreneur, or even just curious about building your creative side hustle into something more lucrative, this book from the editor-in-chief of Kinfolk magazine is a great way to kick off 2018. Talking with global creatives such as Maayan Zilberman, lingerie-turned-candy designer, Williams tackles salient topics such as work-life balance and tips for staying motivated when you’re self-employed.