I don’t know if you’re like me, but summer = more reading. I can hardly finish one bloody book between September and June, but the slower pace of July and August provides me with more time to unleash my inner bookworm…that and my inner margarita-lover…but I digress…

I must not be alone in my summer reading frenzy because Oprah always dedicates one of the summer issues of her “O” magazine to highlighting a list of books she loves. Being much like Oprah myself (ahem), I thought I would do something similar…but in a blog post because mama doesn’t have her own magazine….yet. Please note that this is not a list of “must-reads”…I like the word, must just about as much as I like the word, should. The only musts and shoulds in life are contained in the law books – everything else is optional…EVERYTHING…including reading any of the books I or anyone else thinks is the bomb.

With all that said, in celebration of summer, I have created a list of authors and books that have inspired me personally and influenced me as a writer and speaker. So, just in case you’ve ever wondered what books I’ve read along my journey to living more consciously and healthier, here are the greatest hits…

For those spiritual warriors out there:

Choose Them Wisely, Notes From The Universe, Even More Notes From The Universe – Mike Dooley

A Return To Love, The Gift Of Change – Marianne Williamson

The Power Of Intention, Inspiration, Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life, 10 Secrets For Success & Inner Peace, Being In Balance – Dr. Wayne Dyer

Stillness Speaks, The Power Of Now, A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle

Miraculous Living – Rabbi Shoni Labowitz

Conversations With God, Happier Than God, When Everything Changes Change Everything – Neale Donald Walsch

Steering By Starlight – Martha Beck

The Happiness Project – Gretchen Rubin

If Life Is A Game, These Are The Rules – Cherie Carter-Scott

Loving What Is – Byron Katie

The Law Of Attraction – Michael Losier

In The Meantime – Iyanla Vanzant

Why Is God Laughing? – Deepak Chopra

Wellness Information/Inspiration:

In Defense of Food – Michael Pollan

Fitness Is Religion – Ray Kybartas

Quantum Wellness – Kathy Freston

Skinny Bitch – Rory Freedman & Barnouin

Spent – Dr. Frank Lipman

Please feel free leave a comment and suggest some of your favourite reads that have inspired you along your journey to living well and laughing lots!

Big Love & Happy Reading,

susan