Sara Bareilles

Tiny Beautiful Things
By Cheryl Strayed
“One of my favorite writers gives all kinds of advice in this collection of letters from her advice column called “Dear Sugar.” She embraces the confessions and vulnerability of the letter writers with grace and wit, as well as a deep sense of empathy that inspires me to fall even more in love with the soft and sweet center of the human.”

The Alchemist
By Paulo Coelho
“Timeless and soulful, this dreamer’s tale is enchanting and enchanted. An elegant wander that feels real and resonant, no matter where you are in the world or in your life. It is heart-opening, and that’s my kind of book.”

Nobody Is Ever Missing
By Catherine Lacey
“I love this author’s voice. She feels like a friend. Maybe she is. 😉 This story follows a lost woman trying to find herself, and I love how raw and unapologetic her journey is. It feels immediately familiar and also like some dark places I’ve not yet dared to go. I loved it.”

Yes Please
By Amy Poehler
“Making life funny is not always easy, and Amy does it so beautifully. I read her book as I was writing mine, and once I got past the urge to give up because her book was so good, I felt really inspired by how she dances between the heartfelt and the absurd. The fact telling and the feels. She did it beautifully.”

One More Thing (Stories and More Stories)
By B. J. Novak
“I’m not usually a short story person. I find that I take too long to invest my fickle attention, and then by the time I’ve invested my attention, the story is over and I have to start the next one. Meh. But this book, I couldn’t put down. I love his musings on life and the version of the world that emerges in this book is one I loved living in. Absurd. Heartfelt. Fucking funny.”