Feel Free
By Zadie Smith
Though this book has only just landed on shelves, we already know it will be just what you need for the year ahead. Penned by beloved author Zadie Smith, this collection of essays discusses questions we all grapple with including: “What is The Social Network – and Facebook itself – really about?” Thought-provoking, it’s full of relatable comments that force you think about what it means to be a global citizen.

The Financial Diet
By Chelsea Fagan
Most of us hate talking about money, let alone checking the status of our —likely heavily depleted —bank account. But it’s time to finally get control of those finances. Who better than The Financial Diet blogger to break down the best and easiest ways to look after your money? Made simple for even the most inadequate money managers among us, this book discusses helpful topics including how to have awkward money conversations with your friends and what it means to invest. It’s sure to help you kick start a much healthier money outlook for the year.

Congratulations, by the way
By George Saunders
For all the non-readers out there, this is the book for you. This small work of non-fiction is based on a graduation address given by the author that went viral. Saunders talks about how to lead kinder, more fulfilled lives. And to be honest, who wouldn’t want to lead this kind of life?

The Career Code: Must-know rules for a strategic, stylish and self-made career
By Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power
From the the successful duo behind worldwide publication Who What Wear, this book provides insightful advice on how to create job success and building a career. Encouraging and easy to read, it outlines those all-important aspects of a career girls’ life including how to ask for a pay rise, build a CV and general life hacks to help your in your day to day.

Eat Beautiful
By Wendy Rowe
If you’re looking to sort out your eating habits this year and improve your overall health then this is the book for you. Learn how to bring out the healthy glow with makeup expert Wendy Rowe who gives key tips on how to be beautiful inside and out with over 70 easy and nutritious recipes.

36 Hours Europe: Dream Weekends with Practical Itineraries
Edited by Barbara Ireland
If you’re wanting to travel to Europe this year or have already bought a plane ticket, then you need this guide in your life. Travel is defining and this guide from the New York Times is the perfect, pretty guide to the best of the best in Europe. There’s no better place to start.

Little Book of Feminist Saints
By Julia Pierpont and Manjitt Thapp
We’re holding out for this ultimate girl power guide, which will be available to purchase from March 2018. Inspiring and empowering, this book outlines the lives and incredible achievements of 100 women throughout world and across history. It’s a must-read considering the timeliness of the #MeToo movement and the Women’s March.

Remodelista: The Organised Home
By Julie Carlson and Margot Gurainick
We all want to be happy in our own space, be it a room in a shared flat or in our own home. Remodelista looks at the best way to create a happy, stylish and practical living space. Full of useful tips, it’s sure to help positively transform your space in 2018.

The Little Dictionary of Fashion
By Christian Dior
This author needs no introduction. Full of timeless advice, let Christian Dior transform the way you dress and how you see your wardrobe in 2018. What makes this book even better is that it’s handbag sized so you can take it with you and be inspired wherever you go.