It’s the perfect time to fall in love with books all over again, as October ushers in a season of cozy evenings and colourful leaves. From fascinating non-fiction books to a very unique fictional story – you will be inspired, motivated and moved all at once when you look at this list. So grab your pumpkin spice latte and settle in—October’s literary harvest is here to delight.
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Written by Andrea Dee, How We Came To Be is a very different story about relationships. It follows two people in college who accidentally meet again after being sort-of-strangers in high school and fall into an unlikely yet shockingly easy friendship. The story explores themes of aromantic-asexuality and takes you on a journey of their bond.
Written by Ritu G Mehrish and Rajita Saxena, Rewrite the Rules is a book that empowers Asian women leaders to challenge the status quo and redefine success on their own terms. It is a call to action that invites you to embrace your power, break free from limiting beliefs, and forge your own path to success. The book also features diverse experiences of over 200 women leaders across Asia, and focuses on the five core areas essential for thriving as a female leader.
Written by Nimisha Tailor, The Female Digital Revolution provides a unique insight into the changing role of women in the digital economy which is growing at an unprecedented rate. Through a collection of powerful real-life stories and research, the book brings to life current and future digital changes that are reshaping the role of women.
Written by Eileen R. Tabios, The Balikbayan Artist is inspired by and dedicated to Venancio C. Igarta (1912–2000), the real-life leading artist of the Manong Generation. It will take readers from the early twentieth century to the present day when Vance Igorta’s art is being discovered anew. This is the captivating story of Vance, a farm-laborer-turned-artist who returned to the Philippines as a balikbayan after nearly fifty years in the United States.
Written by Sylvia Yu Friedman as a memoir, Fearless is an anthology of experiences drawn from philanthropy, journalism, and cross-cultural workplaces which offers a wellspring of hope and insights on identity, overcoming heartbreak and toxic environments, finding love, and conquering self-doubt. It’s Sylvia’s letter to her younger self, a rallying call to laugh unabashedly and harness the power of love.
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