Each year I tell myself I’m going to read more but I typically don’t get it done so this year I’m writing a list and making it happen. So today I’m sharing my list of 12 books to read this year.
Before I had kids, I used to spend a lot of time reading. Since having my first baby (several years ago) I haven’t read nearly as many books as I would like to, especially books that aren’t fiction.
Each of our lives have so many different areas and we have so many interests, it can be easy to focus on one area and let the others go.
With this book list I want to include several different areas so…it’s a list of books to take control of your life, not just one aspect of it.
Below are 12 books I plan on reading this year. I’m hoping these books will help me take more control of my life and hit some of my goals. There are books that cover several different topics, since I want to learn it all!
As I read each book throughout the year I’ll add my thoughts about the book and if it’s really worth reading. So be sure to bookmark this page and come back to see the updates.
Also, don’t forget to get the free blank book list printable at the bottom of this post.
Use the printable to write down the titles of 12 books you want to read this year. (If you plan on reading more than 12 books you can always print additional pages)
12 Books to Read in 2021
The goal is to not only read these 12 books, but to also implement the lessons and ideas taught in the books.
1.The Millionaire Next Door
I read The Millionaire Next Door several years ago and found it very interesting. I want to read it again and take some notes this time.
The book identifies seven common traits that repeatedly show up among those who have accumulated wealth. It’s interesting to see the difference between what we think the wealthy do and what they actually do.
2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book that many
The book teaches 7 Habits of highly effective people and even better it shares techniques for applying the seven habits.
I know as a high school kid I didn’t really apply many of these habits to my life, hopefully this time reading it I will apply more of what the book teaches.
3. Think and Grow Rich
This book has been recommended to me multiple times and I have even started reading it a few times. This year I’m (finally) going to read the whole book!
Think and Grow Rich is a book written by Napoleon Hill and has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature”. I mean it was originally written in 1937.
The basis of this book is Napoleon Hill’s Law of Success philosophy. In the book Hill shares stores of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires to illustrate the principle points in his philosophy.
4. Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything
This book looks really interesting to me and I love that it’s about making small changes and the impact that can have.
B.J. Fogg shares in Tiny Habits how you can be happier and healthier by starting small.
5. The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired
As I was looking for books to read this year I came across this one and it looks really good.
The Powe of Showing Up shares what a difference in having an adult consistently show up makes kids’ lives. It also shares simple ways to show up in our demanding and digitally distracted world.
6. How to Win Friend and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence
According to the Amazon.com book description, it teaches 3 techniques in handling people, 6 ways to make people like you, 12 ways to win people to your way of thinking, and 9 ways to change people without causing resentment.
7. Atomic Habits
My husband read Atomic Habits last year and told me it was really good. So it made the list of books to read this year.
The book is supposed to reveal practical strategies that will teach you how to form good habits, break bad ones and master tiny behaviors.
8. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
I’m really excited to read Secrets of the Millionaire Mind in the coming months.
According to the description on Amazon, this book shares the missing link between wanting success and achieving it. Yep, something I totally need!
9. Don’t Overthink It
This book is a Wall Street Journal bestseller and looks interesting. I’m guilty of overthinking and letting it prevent me from doing things, so I figure this book will be good for me.
The book Don’t Overthink It is supposed to share a framework to help you make choices and have the energy to focus on other things.
10. Boundaries
Another book recommended to me (several times) by my husband is Boundaries.
According to Amazon “Boundaries is the book that’s helped over 4 million people learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of their lives.
11. Love Your Life Not Theirs
Love Your Life Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want is a book written by Rachel Cruze, daughter of Dave Ramsey.
In the book, Rachel shares the most damaging money habit we have — comparing ourselves to others. Then she also shares money habits we need to live the life we really want.
12. Let Them Be Kids
The book Let Them Be Kids: Adventure, Boredom, Innocence, and other Gifts Children Need sounds like a really interesting book.
The book is written as part story, part guidebook. it includes strategies and encouragement for parents.
Other Books to Consider Reading
Below are a few books I have read in the past couple of years that I have really enjoyed. If you haven’t read them yet you might want to add them to your book list.
The Total Money Makeover
The Total Money Makeover is written by Dave Ramsey and is a step by step program to get your finances into order. He teaches “If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.”
The Miracle Morning
The Miracle Morning book is an interesting read with some really good tips for transforming your morning and learning to enjoy waking up early.
The 10X Rule
The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure is a really good read. I don’t necessarily agree with everything he says but it really makes you rethink setting goals and what you can actually achieve if you put in the work.
Free Printable Book Tracker
Click the link below to get the free printable to write down the 12 books you want to read this year. You can plan out the books you want to read ahead of time or fill them in as you read them.
What books do you want to read this year? Let me know in the comments. I just might have to add it to my list of books to read this year.
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