After years of reading self-help books, here's what I needed to improve my understanding of life, God and religion.

A beautiful book that shows how journals that combine art and words are helpful in defining one's experiences. I have found it very inspiring as I develop my ability to express myself.

For anyone who ever thought that Jane Austen might be dull in any way. (What were they thinking??)

I keep referring to this book to understand what is going on in mine and so many other's lives.

A fun way to learn to become diplomatic in business. And it's about the early years of children's books' publishing. Her career spanned many decades and many classics.

Another wonderful book with recipes. This one is about the lives of two Jewish women and, among many other interesting things, their kosher kitchens. My description does not do it any justice.

For those times when you have no idea what you'll be when you grow up and you're in your thirties.

A funny and charming book about a girlhood in a Moroccan harem.

The patterns in our beautiful earth. Photographs of nature.

The simplest book on health and fitness!

An anthology of the interesting parts of diaries and letters written by women pioneers, edited with funny commentary.

Mind candy that will make you laugh during those times when you realize that dating sucks.

Too cool: elderly people with many positive things to say after having lived long productive lives.