5. You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, Jen Sincero serves up 27 chapters full of sage advice, easy exercises, hilariously inspiring stories, and the occasional swear word. If you feel like you need to make some changes in your life, this motivational book can be a great kickstart.

The author’s peculiar style of writing makes you want to keep reading his book. It’s funny, informative, and helpful. You’ll learn how to blast past your fears so you can say “yes” to big exciting risks, identify and change the self-sabotaging behaviors and beliefs that stand in the way of what you want, figure out how to make more money, set big goals and reach them, learn to love yourself—it will basically show there are tons of ways you can make good changes in your life.