Books That Inspired Me in 2020

What a year to escape into the books! I think I have become more conscious and aware of what to let into my thoughts this year. For my book recommendations I will break it down into categories: typography and design, inspiration, fiction and parenting. Would love to hear what you enjoyed reading this year and what books inspired you!

TYPOGRAPHY & DESIGN

• The Complete Manual of Typography by James Felici
• The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
• Draw Your Day by Samantha Dion Baker
• Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking by Annie Atkins
• Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller

INSPIRATION & YOGA

• Meditations from the Mat, Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison
• Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananada
• The Yoga Almanac by Cheresson Rice
• If Women Rose Rooted by Sharon Blackie
• Moving Into Meditation by Anne Cushman
• Evolving Your Yoga by Barrie Risman
• Becoming by Michelle Obama
• Heavy by Kiese Laymon
• Life Without Plastic by Chantal Plamondon and Jay Sinha
• The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams​

FICTION

• Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave
• A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

PARENTING

• The Tantrum Survival Guide by Rebecca Schrag Hershberg
• The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies
• Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki

These are a highlight of some of the books I consumed in 2020. As a full time Mom, I did most of my reading late into the evening, as this was the ultimate quiet time! Some of the books listed, I am still currently reading. What books are you reading or enjoyed reading?