From novels, to fiction and even self-help books, these reads will inspire women to start the new year more in tune with themselves
The turn of the year is one of the most ideal times to renew your energy, embrace the courage to face new challenges and, above all, reconnect with your own feminine self, creating a more authentic journey over the next 365 days, whether on a personal level. , professional or spiritual.
With this in mind, seventeen books were selected that, in a way, celebrate the inner strength and transformative capacity of each woman. These readings inspire reflection and encourage change.
Check out the selection of readings:
“Mrs. Capa” – Author: Fabiana CO | Where to find it: Amazon and Skeelo
In this novel, the author draws women’s attention to mental health, self-love and female emotional burden. While Sol feels the pressure of gaining a professional space, her mother Ana is a depressed woman, who pretends to be well to prioritize others over herself. A Northeastern native, she moved to São Paulo as a child and experiences the conflicts of being a migrant in Brazil’s largest metropolis. The book is available in physical, e-book and audiobook versions.
“Mothers are people too” – Author: Silmara Luz | Where to find it: Amazon
One in four women face emotional challenges after motherhood. In this work, Silmara Luztherapist and mother, proposes a journey of self-discovery to rescue female identity beyond the maternal role. With practical exercises, she teaches that taking care of yourself is the first step to providing emotional stability to your children. A welcoming guide that transforms motherhood into a path of balance and fulfillment.
“River of Venus” – Author: Patricia de Luna | Where to find it: Amazon
In this novel, Patricia de Luna weaves a narrative about female liberation, led by Aphrodite. The goddess emerges in Rio de Janeiro to help Zoe, an artist in search of autonomy, to overcome the barriers imposed by society and by herself. Between mythology and romance, the protagonist faces contemporary dilemmas, revealing the intuitive power of women.
“Happiness: The Daily Path from Being to Serving” – Author: Juliana Rodermel Joaquim | Where to find it: Direct from the author
The expert in personal and corporate happiness Juliana Rodermel Joaquim inspires women to transform small, everyday gestures into tools for empowerment and well-being. Guided by positive psychology, emotional intelligence and her own experiences of overcoming, the author proposes accessible practices that strengthen emotional autonomy, healthy relationships and purpose in life. Divided into 12 chapters aligned with the cycle of the year, the book is an invitation to cultivate happiness as a daily habit.
“In the arms of my protector” – Author: Claudia Castro | Where to find it: Amazon
Narcotics delegate, Fabrizio Flauzi believes he has arrested the person responsible for a drug faction. Determined to prove her father’s innocence, Mariana Vaz begins her own investigation to take revenge on the police officer who destroyed her family, but becomes the target of a dangerous women trafficking network. The two get closer without knowing each other’s true identity, but when they discover who he really is, they will face challenges amid lies, crimes and spicy scenes.
“The Sunken Island Society” – Author: Laís Napoli | Publisher: Qualis | Where to find it: Qualis
Heir to a lineage of revered artists and illustrious student of the legendary Artolestro, the exclusive academy for those with artistic magic in their veins, Clarissa Labaki was destined to shine in her debut in the Society of the Sunken Islands. Until someone decides to sabotage your meticulously planned future. Clarissa will embark on a relentless hunt to find out who wants to see her fall.
“Now you can” – Author: Carla Elage | Where to find it: Amazon
Over more than 40 years, Carla Elage He sought self-knowledge to become a better person, with an understanding of his history, his catastrophes, setbacks, achievements and joys. As a speech therapist, she understood from an early age that we have a great capacity to learn and transform our lives with new learning; they create thoughts, which create behaviors, which generate new habits. Now, she shares these transformation tools in this book.
“The best place in the world” – Author: Francois Alfonse | Publisher: Citadel | Where to find it: Amazon
Married for 10 years, Anna Coleman believed she had a perfect relationship with her husband. The complicity, affection and daily sex made her feel like a fully satisfied woman. However, Matthew Smith, a mysterious young man, appears in her path, giving her goosebumps from the first touch and she is overcome by sensations she has never experienced. In this novel, the writer Francois Alfonse presents an engaging narrative about female freedom and discovery.
“Leading the future” – Author: Martha Gabriel | Publisher: DVS | Where to find it: Amazon
The biggest challenge for any professional or organization today is to maintain relevance in the market, operating in the present and being well-positioned for the future. To face the accelerated speed of change and the growing uncertainties that arise, approaches are needed that allow us to see paths, know how to choose the best ones and develop strategies to structure them. In this book, Martha Gabriel share strategies and skills needed to lead the future.
“Juntas” – Publisher: Vida | Where to find it: Amazon
A devotional to inspire women throughout the year. This work brings together teachings from the authors and pastors Camila Barros, Midian Lima, Raquel Lima and Gabriela Lopesfor Christians to find their own internal strength. The book addresses the importance of female union in fulfilling God’s purpose, highlighting the power of collective and mutual support between women on the spiritual journey. The writers share faith experiences, advice and practical activities.
“Simples Assim” – Publisher: Vida | Where to find it: Amazon
This is a 56-day devotional book that offers women an opportunity to strengthen their faith, find their inner feminine strength, and practice kindness toward themselves, guiding them on a transformative journey. Each day brings reflections and practical guidance for a life of devotion, with spiritual insights from Bruna Vieira, Isa Dimas, Jay Santana, Jey Reis, Ludmila Dias, Thais Linares and Victoria Dozzo.
“After After” – Author: Mariah Morais | Publisher: Trend | Where to find it: Amazon
The end may just be the beginning. We are taught that love is eternal. But what happens when the union doesn’t work out? Can we be discredited or judged because of this? What can you do to get out of your comfort zone and dream again? In this book, Mariah Morais explores the trajectory of a woman who, when faced with divorce, embarks on a process of self-knowledge, reconstruction and resilience.
“The Girl and Armageddon” – Author: Sergio Coelho | Where to find it: Amazon
In the verses of this work, Sergio Coelho features a young heroine who defies the chaos of a collapsing world to discover her inner strength. She faces monsters, gods and universal dilemmas on a journey marked by courage and the search for meaning. In the 60 surrealist poems, themes such as love, fears and rebirth mix with the imagination in an invitation to reflection.
“The Ghosts of Borgo Palazzo” – Author: Gisela Rao | Publisher: Matrix | Where to find it: Amazon
In this autofiction by the writer Gisela Raoreaders will take a trip to the city of Bergamo, in Italy. The story begins in an Italian autumn, when the protagonist comes across an intriguing visitor in the city’s cemetery. This man, similar to the actor De Niro, catches the narrator’s attention, and it is just the beginning of a journey of discoveries and reflections on loneliness, life and death. Through this story, the author presents a healing process to readers.
“How to get revenge on your ex” – Author: Emma Lord | Publisher: VR Editora | Where to find it: Amazon
June Hart became a meme after her boyfriend broke up with her live on a reality show. Levi Shaw went viral when his bride was spotted with a famous actor. Childhood friends, a photo of their reunion sparks romance rumors on the internet. They enter into a passionate fake dating relationship to get revenge on their exes. In this work, the author Emma Lord shows that a friends-to-lovers style narrative can also be inspiring for those seeking inner strength.
“Memoirs of Martha” – Author: Júlia Lopes de Almeida | Publisher: Via Leitura (Edipro Editorial Group) | Where to find it: Amazon
A timeless novel first published as a serial in 1888, this classic rescues one of the most striking stories in the historiography of Brazilian literature. A pioneer at the time, the author brings to life a strong and resilient female protagonist, whose journey reflects the social and cultural changes of imperial Rio de Janeiro and offers a social panorama of the 19th century.
“What I Miss…” – Author: Mário Cezar da Silveira | Publisher: Letra D’arte | Where to find it: Amazon
This book features Anna, a woman living with Alzheimer’s, and Hellen, her daughter. Throughout the narrative, both struggle to reconcile with old loves and reinvent who they are after the death of Heinz, a man who was a controlling and abusive husband and father. Anna seeks to overcome the growing gaps in her memory to recover a forbidden romance she had in her youth, and Hellen seeks to rebuild ties with her mother, at the same time as helping her deal with her illness and discovering hitherto unknown sides of the woman’s story. who created it.
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