Five books to help you feel inspired this Book Lovers Day

It’s Book Lovers Day, so what better way to get you feeling pumped than with some good old inspirational books? Here are five of our picks for a little pick me up that you won’t be able to put down. 

Opening Doors, Reggie Nelson

Reggie Nelson had a tough environment growing up. He wanted to make his way to a bigger life for his family, but didn’t know how. So he set out to ask the richest people in London how they amassed their wealth. Opening Doors tells the rest.

Nelson’s book details both the help and challenges he faced along his way to reaching where he is now, a successful Associate at Blackstone. You’ll feel inspired by his telling of the power of guidance and mentorship in paving the way to success for anybody, no matter their background.

Interested in Nelson’s story? You can read a little more about Reggie’s journey here.

Unfollow Your Passion, Terri Trespicio

Unfollow Your Passion is Terri Trespicio’s funny and brutally honest take on how to help yourself to flip society and culture on its head to create a life that suits you. You’ll learn how to find meaning by releasing yourself from the norm, how to find was to express yourself and how to unlock your own path towards meaning.

Trespicio will mock the need for a bucket list but still give you what you ned to confront boredom and fear. It’s a must-read for anyone looking for a fun way to tackle the meaning of life.

Another Peak, Alex Staniforth

Another Peak details Alex Staniforth’s journey to climb all 100 UK country tops after a tumultuous journey in his attempt to climb Mount Everest. Talking honestly about his experience with mental ill health, you’ll be inspired by his story to find hope and purpose in your own life, no matter what you’re struggling with.

We’ve had the pleasure of hearing Staniforth’s experience in the past at our iQ Feel Good Roundtable. You can hear a little about what Staniforth has to say about anxiety here.

The Art of Getting Started, Lee Crutchley

Ever struggle with knowing where to start? Lee Crutchley knows all too well, so he’s created a fun way to get your creative juices flowing with this interactive book on getting started.

Maybe you’re someone that likes things to be perfect. Maybe you’re scared or where things will go. Crutchley helps you to jump right in by braving little tasks to prompt you into thinking big. Drawing, cooking, writing, exploring. You’ll be inspired to try new things and be surprised by how it helps you elsewhere.

Forgiveness: An Exploration, Marina Cantacuzino

Forgiveness can be given in just three words, but it can be hard to get yourself to say them. In Marina Cantacuzino’s book, she explores how saying these words can lift weight from your shoulders and help you see life in a more meaningful way.

By looking back at real stories and events, plus expert opinions, you’ll understand how forgiveness can help your relationships, mend suffering and transform your life.

Big book lover? Why not join our iQ BookClub. We’ve given away a lot of these books to our readers over the last year, and there’s plenty more to come.