Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Whether you are buying for your bestie, your mom, or your co-worker, books are always the perfect gift! 

But first, I have a gift for YOU!  Those of you who have joined for an in-person or virtual Badass Women’s Book Club meeting know that we begin every meeting sharing a recommendation – something that we’ve read, watched, or listened to – that we think the other badass women in the group will enjoy. Several members have told me it’s their very favorite part of book club! 

Chances are you have books, shows, and podcasts you want to recommend to your friends. So, I got to thinking, Why not turn this into a gift? Simply click here to get your Badass Recommendations page template – print it out, fill it in, include a gift card to the bookstore of your choosing — and you have the perfect, personalized gift for a badass woman in your life!

Songwriting genius, poised performer, warm-hearted friend—we’d all love to be a bit more like Taylor Swift. This brilliant guide will show you how.  Whether it is standing up for yourself and your friends, opening your heart to love, or refusing to let others write your reputation, these life lessons will help you shake off your troubles and be more Taylor. You can read more and get your copy here.

Michelle Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles—the earned wisdom that helps her continue to “become.” She details her most valuable practices, like “starting kind,” “going high,” and assembling a “kitchen table” of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness. You can read more and get your copy here.

Do you follow @thesweetfeminist? You totally should! Becca Rea-Tucker has been “saying it with sugar” since 2018. From pro-abortion pies to prison abolitionist sugar cookies, Becca’s never shied away from adorning her baked goods with her opinions, including her belief that all feelings are valid and deserve to be fully experienced. As she knows, while baking can’t replace therapy, working with your hands can be incredibly therapeutic. In Baking by Feel, she offers readers a unique guide to identifying and processing their emotions—in the kitchen. Organized by five emotional states—happy, sad, mad, anxious, and hopeful—the book includes 65 beautifully photographed recipes, each paired with an emotion. With stunning photography and deeply felt vignettes to accompany each emotion, this one-of-a-kind self-care cookbook will satisfy your sweet tooth and nourish your soul. You can read more and get your copy here.

This goal-setting deck will help you turn your big ambitions into a set of clearly delineated goals that can be achieved over the course of a decade. THE REMARKABLE LIFE DECK provides prompts to identify your hopes and aspirations, and, by daring you to dream them, helps you make those dreams a reality. Featuring 30 cards with generative prompts, an instructional booklet, and a workbook for creating your own ten-year plan, this deck makes a meaningful gift for graduates, people contemplating a big life change, and anyone searching for clarity and direction. You can read more about it and get your copy here.

In The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck Sarah liberated you from people and things that don’t make you happy; with Get Your Sh*t Together she provided a tough-love push towards getting organized to achieve your goals; You Do You offers a roadmap to embracing your individuality; Calm the F*ck Down delivers practical solutions for managing ever-more stressful times; and F*ck No! teaches you to set boundaries and stick to them with confidence and flair.  No F*cks Given: Naughty Words to Live By gathers the very best of this no-bullsh*t, life-changing advice into one must-have gift book that enlightens and entertains on every page. You can read more and get your copy here.

Four comedy writers transform classic joke setups into sharp commentary about the everyday and structural sexism that pervades all facets of life. Jokes to Offend Men arms readers with humorous quips to shut down workplace underminers, condescending uncles, and dismissive doctors, or to share with their exhausted friends at the end of a long day. A cutting, cathartic spin on the old-fashioned joke book, Jokes to Offend Men is a refreshing reclamation of a tired form for anyone who's ever been told to "lighten up, it's just a joke!" You can read more and get your copy here.

To many, it seemed as though Lizzo shot to fame overnight. But longtime fans, like author Billie Oliver, know this is hardly the case. Lizzo’s story is one of tireless persistence, in an industry and media landscape where she was often made to feel like she didn’t belong. Well, you better believe that never stopped Lizzo. This book offers 50 pieces of Lizzo’s story, as a tribute to an icon who truly shines.  You can read more and get your copy here.

And don’t forget the little ones on your list! It’s never too early to start raising the next generation of badass women!

Welcoming new Rebels into the fold, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Baby's First Book of Extraordinary Women features artists and inventors, athletes and activists in its colorful, inviting pages. Readers will meet dancer Misty Copeland, pilot Amelia Earhart, swimmer Yusra Mardini, and many other inspiring icons. You can read more and get your copy here.