9 Cool Girl Hobbies That Will Drastically Improve Your Life

In 'Be Ready When the Luck Happens,' Ina Garten shares her life story, from a challenging childhood to her marriage with Jeffrey and her journey to becoming the Barefoot Contessa. The memoir details her transition from a job in the White House to owning a specialty food store in the Hamptons, and eventually becoming a bestselling cookbook author and celebrated television host. Garten's story is filled with advice on relationships, business partnerships, and pursuing one's dreams, emphasizing the importance of hard work, tenacity, and doing what you love.

In 'Fast Like a Girl,' Dr. Mindy Pelz provides a detailed manual on fasting specifically designed for women. The book addresses the unique hormonal needs of women and offers practical steps backed by science on how to apply fasting strategies at different stages of life. It includes a 30-day fasting reset, protocols for intermittent fasting, and strategies for safely extending fasts. The book also features over 50 recipes based on the ketobiotic and hormone feasting food plans to support women’s hormonal health. Dr. Pelz emphasizes the importance of timing fasting according to the menstrual cycle and provides guidance for women who no longer have a cycle.

In 'City of Girls', Elizabeth Gilbert tells the story of Vivian Morris, a nineteen-year-old who is sent to Manhattan in 1940 after being kicked out of Vassar College. Vivian lives with her Aunt Peg, the owner of the flamboyant Lily Playhouse theater, where she is introduced to a vibrant world of showgirls, actors, and other charismatic characters. The novel follows Vivian's journey as she navigates her new life, makes personal mistakes that lead to professional scandals, and ultimately discovers the kind of life she craves and the freedom to pursue it. The story is told from the perspective of an older Vivian looking back on her youth with both pleasure and regret, reflecting on themes of human desire, connection, and the idiosyncrasies of true love.

The Midnight Library follows Nora Seed, a 35-year-old woman who feels trapped in a life filled with regret and disappointment. After a series of devastating events, she attempts to end her life but instead finds herself in the Midnight Library, a limbo between life and death. Here, guided by her childhood librarian Mrs. Elm, Nora can explore countless versions of her life by entering books that represent different paths she could have taken. As she navigates these alternate lives, Nora must confront her regrets, understand the complexities of choice, and discover what truly makes a life worth living. The novel delves into themes of regret, the meaning of life, and the importance of living in the present.

This book gathers the best of Cheryl Strayed's 'Dear Sugar' advice columns, initially published on The Rumpus. Strayed, writing under the pseudonym Sugar, provides deeply personal and frank responses to queries on various subjects such as professional jealousy, relationship issues, and coping with loss. The book is rich with humor, insight, and compassion, making it a balm for the challenges of life. It includes never-before-published columns and a new introduction by Steve Almond. Strayed's advice is grounded in her own personal experiences, offering a unique blend of memoir and advice that resonates deeply with readers.

This book covers the entire range of women's health, from the first menstrual period through menopause. It includes updated information on pregnancy, labor, and birth, sexuality, nutrition, hormone replacement therapy, treating fibroids, avoiding hysterectomy, and maintaining breast and menstrual health. Dr. Northrup emphasizes the body's innate wisdom and ability to heal, highlighting the importance of emotional and spiritual well-being in physical health. The book combines new medical technologies with natural remedies and spiritual practices, encouraging women to take a proactive role in their health care and to cherish and care for their bodies.

Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth.