For this week’s edition of Inspired By, we have decided to share the BookSparks team’s most inspirational books for our 2014 New Year’s Resolutions.
Here, are a few of the team’s top picks that have helped to gear our resolutions going into 2014!
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious inspires Crystal to write more
Constance MacKenzie, her daughter Allison, and her gypsy-eyed friend Selena Cross each have a secret to hide. Peyton Place shocked America with its tale of secrets, sex, and hypocrisy in a small New Hampshire Town.
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin inspires Allyson to focus on happiness
Gretchen Rubin has an epiphany that time is passing and she isn’t focusing enough on the things that really matter. So she decides to dedicate a year to her happiness project, discovering many interesting conclusions about life along the way.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed inspires Erin to challenge herself
A memoir that tells the story of an 1,100-mile solo hike from the Mojave desert through California and Oregon to Washington state, that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe and built her back up again.
Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger inspires Heidi cook more and save time by using her Crockpot
Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook is a staple for any busy household, enabling anyone to return to a home-cooked meal at the end of a hectic day.
Gentlewoman by Enitan O. Bereola II inspires Janay to focus on embracing her etiquette, while living in such a contemporary society
Gentlewoman explores the demise of femininity and class in contemporary society. Written from a man’s perspective, this book focuses on re-branding etiquette and making manners beautiful, again.






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