With this week’s Resolution Friday Five, we’re celebrating the new year by sharing the perfect books for starting 2013 off right. Cheers to your health, relationships, career and a well-balanced life.

What’s on my iPod: Welcome to the Family by Avenged Sevenfold
What I’m reading: The Devil in The White City by Erik Larson
The last person I followed on Twitter:Ā @TheOnion

1. 52 weeks to become an amazing parent

Meg Akabas’ new book 52 Weeks of Parenting Wisdom is the perfect book for any parent wanting to make “attainable and effective changes in their parenting.”

 

 

 

 

2. Food for a well-balanced life

For those who want to eat better in the new year, Rachel Khanna’s new cookbook Live, Eat, Cook, Healthy is the quintessential guide for “buying, cooking and eating whole foods for renewed energy and balance.”

 

 

3. A life-saving story

For anyone who is looking for a story about survival and life-changing circumstances, Amy B. Scher’s novel This Is How I Save My Life is the perfect book. As Amy says, “When life kicks your ass, kick back.” Check out her amazing book trailer below.

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4. A book for the next chapter of your life

Kathleen Shoop’s new novel Love and Other Subjects is the ideal novel for any post-grad or anyone who’s wondering whether or not they made the right career choice. Remember tomorrow is the last day Love and Other Subjects is available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon for $0.99.

 

 

 

 

5. The perfect book to begin the new year

Simply put, Allison Winn Scotch’s novel The Song Remains the Same is the perfect novel to start off your 2013 reading list.