30/09/2025
October is National Book Month
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A perfect time to reflect, heal, and grow through the power of words.
Whether you're moving through grief, navigating tough emotions, or simply learning to care for yourself better, books can be incredible companions on the journey. Here are some fiction and non-fiction reads that speak to loss, healing, and the importance of self-care:
💔 FICTION – Stories of Grief & Healing
✨ The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – A powerful reminder that life is full of possibilities, even in our darkest hours.
✨ A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman – A story of love, loss, and unexpected connections that heal old wounds.
✨ The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – A poignant tale set during WWII, told through the eyes of Death itself.
✨ Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – Loneliness, resilience, and the human need for connection.
📖 NON-FICTION – Tools for Coping & Self-Care
🧠 The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion – A raw and moving memoir about the sudden loss of her husband.
🧘♀️ Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff – Learn how to treat yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a friend.
💬 It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine – Honest advice about navigating grief in a world that doesn't always understand it.
🌱 Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski – Especially great for women managing emotional overload.
This month, let's celebrate the books that help us heal and the authors who put words to what we sometimes can’t say ourselves. 💙
📖 What books have helped you through difficult times? We’d love to hear your recommendations too.
