7 Books You Must Read in Your 20s

Jun 20, 2023, 09:42 IST

Tanisha Rajput

The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter-and How To Make The Most Of Them 

Written by Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, it argues that the 20s have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation. After 20 years of research and constant interaction with her thousands of clients, Jay explains personality, identity, and relationships during the decade. 

How Should a Person Be?

Written by Sheila Heti, it is partly a self-help manual and partly an exploration of artistic and sexual relationships. The book shows a raw and urgent depiction of female friendship and how it shapes our lives.

All The Single Ladies

Written by Rebecca Traister, this is an empowering book that looks at the social, political, and economic forces that push women to marry later or not at all. 

 Buy Yourself The F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals To Fix Your Life, From Someone Who's Been There 

Written by Tara Schuster, this is a story of her own, explaining her experience as a rising television executive to stardom in her 20s. The book explains that it's not always what everything appears to be. The book is about accepting who you are, dealing with your baggage, emotions and treating yourself with love and building confidence.

The Book of Moods: How I Turned My Worst Emotions Into My Best Life

The book helps us to better understand the social standards of what's accessible. Through this book, the author, Lauren Martin, investigates how we can accept ourselves and be true to our feelings rather than shying away from emotional triggers and controlling our responses

How To Be A Person in the World

The book written by Heather Havrilesky, explores how to be your problem solver and how to process your emotions. It talks about how you can build a sense of self. If you read this, then you can tackle anything that comes your way

Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person

Written by Shonda Rhimes, the book explores a 12-month-long journey of uncomfortable activities that Rhimes gives herself. Despite being so successful in her career, the book shows how the journey transformed her life.

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