Cincinnati And Hamilton County Public Library Recommends 10 Books For The Graduate

Press release from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County:

May 27, 2020

Written by Kelly Sheehy, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library and complied by the Materials Selection & Acquisition Department

Commencement season looks a lot different this year, but that doesn't make these milestones any less special or monumental for the class of 2020. While the in-person celebrations may have to be put on pause, at least for the time being, we're thinking about all those who are taking big next steps in their lives, whether they're graduating from high school, college, or an advanced degree program.

Here are 10 books whose advice and wisdom are a perfect source of inspiration for the recent graduate.

Adulting: How to Become a Grown-Up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps by Kelly Williams Brown

GMorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda

In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It by Lauren Graham

Freshman Year of Life: Essays That Tell the Truth about Work, Home, and Love after College by
MindSumo

Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning by Leslie Odom, Jr.

Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination by J.K. Rowling

The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose by Oprah Winfrey

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life …And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven

For Every One by Jason Reynolds

Navigate Your Stars by Jesmyn Ward

This press release was produced by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The views expressed here are the author’s own.