Welcome to The WorkWell Library

Consider this your go-to bookshelf for personal and professional growth. The WorkWell Library is a curated collection of books designed to inspire, challenge, and guide you as you build a career - and a life - you love.

From leadership and mindset to balance and creativity, these titles are packed with wisdom to help you thrive at work and in life.

Grab a cup of tea, explore the shelves, and find your next great read.

  • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

    Read this if you want to unlock your creative potential and let go of self-doubt.

  • Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

    Read this if you need inspiration to say yes to life and its opportunities.

  • Grit by Angela Duckworth

    Read this if you want to learn how to stay motivated and achieve your biggest goals.

  • Untamed by Glennon Doyle

    Read this if you want to reclaim your voice and live on your own terms.

  • Manifesto by Candice Brathwaite

    Read this if you need a powerful reminder of your strength and worth.

  • Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

    Read this if you want to learn how to recharge and achieve more with less effort.

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Read this if you need simple, effective strategies to transform your daily routines.

  • Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

    Read this if you want to shift your thinking and embrace limitless possibilities.

  • The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

    Read this if you want to reignite your passion for life and creative expression.

  • Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

    Read this if you want to embrace uncertainty and lead with authenticity.

  • Leading the Life You Want by Stewart Friedman

    Read this if you are looking for practical strategies to integrate work, family, and self into a fulfilling life.

  • When by Daniel Pink

    Read this if you want to make better decisions by aligning with the natural rhythms of your day.

  • Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

    Read this if you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or ready to break the burnout cycle.

  • How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price

    Read this if you want to reclaim your time, focus, and mental health from constant scrolling.

  • Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke

    Read this if you want to understand why life feels addictive and how to find balance in a dopamine-driven world.

  • Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

    Read this if you want to escape digital overwhelm, focus on what matters, and create a healthier relationship with technology.

  • Lift as You Climb by Viv Groskop

    Read this if you want to succeed on your own terms while empowering others and redefining what leadership can look like.

  • Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

    Read this if you want to understand the science of sleep and how better rest can transform your health, productivity, and overall wellbeing.

  • Brag Better by Meredith Fineman

    Read this if you struggle to talk about your achievements and want to master the art of self-promotion without feeling awkward.

  • The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

    Read this if you want to understand what confidence really is, why it matters, and how to build more of it in your career and life.

  • The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

    Read this if you want to stop wasting energy on what others think and start focusing on what truly matters to you.

  • The Imposter Phenomenon by Pauline Rose Clance & Suzanne Imes

    Read this if you’ve ever felt like a fraud, doubted your success, or struggled to own your achievements.

  • Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

    Read this if you want to uncover how gender bias shapes the world, and what we can do about it.

  • The Class Ceiling by Sam Friedman & Daniel Laurison

    Read this if you want to understand how class privilege shapes career success and what it takes to break through.

  • The Fix by Michelle P. King

    Read this if you’re tired of being told to “lean in” and want to challenge the workplace systems that hold women back.

  • The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart

    Read this if you want to explore why women’s expertise is undervalued and how we can close the gap.

  • Bias Interrupted by Joan C. Williams

    Read this if you want a practical, research-backed guide to tackling bias and creating fairer workplaces.

  • Work Won’t Love You Back by Sarah Jaffe

    Read this if you’re done sacrificing your time, energy, and wellbeing for a job that demands passion but won’t pay you what you’re worth.

  • Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble

    Read this if you want to uncover how search engines and tech reinforce bias and why it matters.

  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

    Read this if you want to lead with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity in work and life.

  • Own It by Sallie Krawcheck

    Read this if you want to take control of your career, embrace your strengths, and thrive on your own terms.

  • Presence by Amy Cuddy

    Read this if you want to build confidence, show up powerfully, and harness the science of body language.

  • Women and Leadership by Julia Gillard & Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

    Read this if you want to learn from global women leaders and understand the challenges (and opportunities) they face.

  • More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth

    Read this if you need a reminder that you are already enough, and that your story matters.

  • Woman of Influence by Jo Miller

    Read this if you want a step-by-step guide to building your leadership presence and making an impact at work.

  • Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    Read this if you want to silence self-doubt, speak up boldly, and take up space without apology.

  • Start with Why by Simon Sinek

    Read this if you want to uncover your deeper purpose and inspire others with your vision.

  • Financial Joy by Ken & Mary Okoroafor

    Read this if you want to take control of your finances, build wealth with confidence, and create a joyful, stress-free relationship with money.

  • The No Club by Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund & Laurie Weingart

    Read this if you’re tired of being the go-to person for “office housework” and want to set boundaries that protect your time and career growth.

  • You Should Smile More by The Band of Sisters

    Read this if you’re fed up with outdated workplace expectations and want to challenge the subtle (and not-so-subtle) biases women face at work.

  • The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff

    Read this if you’re ready to stop tying your identity to your job and want to redefine success on your own terms.

  • The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor

    Read this if you want to boost your performance and well-being by rewiring your brain for positivity.

  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

    Read this if you're feeling stretched too thin and want to learn how to set clear, healthy boundaries without guilt.

  • Radical Candor by Kim Scott

    Read this if you want to lead with empathy and honesty, and give feedback that’s kind, clear, and actually effective.

  • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

    Read this if you want to let go of who you think you should be and embrace who you truly are, flaws and all.

  • Essentialism by Greg McKeown

    Read this if you're overwhelmed by doing too much and want to focus on what really matters, with clarity and intention.

  • Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee

    Read this if you're caught in the cult of busyness and want to relearn the art (and value) of slowing down.

  • Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

    Read this if you’re tired but sleep isn’t helping, and you want to explore the seven types of rest your body and mind truly need.

  • Wintering by Katherine May

    Read this if you’re navigating a tough season and want to find strength, stillness, and meaning in life’s quieter moments.

  • Play by Stuart Brown

    Read this if you’ve forgotten how to have fun and want to rediscover the power of play to boost creativity, connection, and joy.

  • The Art of Rest by Claudia Hammond

    Read this if you’re craving rest but don’t know where to start, and want science-backed insights on what actually helps you recharge.

  • The Long Game by Dorie Clark

    Read this if you’re done chasing quick wins and want to build a career and life with purpose, patience, and staying power.

  • Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad

    Read this if you’ve ever had to rebuild your life after everything changed, and want a powerful story of survival, healing, and hope.

  • Find Your People by Jennie Allen

    Read this if you’re craving deep, lasting connection and want practical tools to build the kind of community we all need.

  • Insight by Tasha Eurich

    Read this if you want to better understand yourself - and how others see you - to become more self-aware and effective in every part of life.

  • Finding Me by Viola Davis

    Read this if you want to be inspired by a raw, powerful memoir about resilience, identity, and claiming your worth.

  • Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat

    Read this if you want a practical, engineering-based approach to finding happiness, even when life feels unfair.

  • The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

    Read this if you want to reconnect with your creativity and learn how to make space for inspiration in everyday life.

  • Creativity by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

    Read this if you want to understand the science behind creativity and how to find that magical state of flow.

  • Creative Confidence by Tom & David Kelley

    Read this if you think creativity isn’t for you and want to build the confidence to create, innovate, and experiment at work and in life.

  • Transitions by William Bridges

    Read this if you’re going through change and want to navigate the messy middle with clarity, intention, and grace.

  • Quit by Annie Duke

    Read this if you need permission to walk away and want to learn when quitting is the smartest, bravest move.

  • Feck Perfuction by James Victore

    Read this if perfectionism is holding you back and you’re ready to embrace bold, messy, meaningful work.

  • Brave Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani

    Read this if you’re done playing it safe and want to start living boldly, taking risks, and choosing bravery over perfection.