Hello Reader,

We know you’re always looking for your next good read, so we have some great recommendations.

Every month, you’ll receive team CGF’s top picks of books to help you improve your finances, advance your career, practice self-care, or get lost in a fantasy world.

Here is our list of February book recommendations!

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Finance pick: Clever Girl Millionaire: Build Wealth on Your Own Terms (Release date: March 31)

What would your life look like if you were a millionaire? Have you ever let yourself dream that big?

Sometimes we keep ourselves small because we tell ourselves we shouldn’t ask for too much. You have a steady income, and you make more than enough to cover bills and pay for extra expenses. You’re grateful for your 401k and your emergency fund, yet, something inside of you craves more.

You know what it’s like to have money, but what you’re missing is how to create wealth—not just for you but for future generations of your family.

If being a millionaire is something you’ve never dared to let yourself pursue, then Clever Girl Millionaire is the book for you.

Author and our very own founder of Clever Girl Finance, Bola Sokunbi, walks you through actionable steps on how to become a millionaire. Unlike other millionaire books that focus on general tips or are targeted to audiences with more privileged backgrounds, Sokunbi’s book is realistic and practical. She wrote this book as a regular person who figured out the system to reach her millionaire status—and now she’s showing you exactly how to do the same.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Build a millionaire mindset by strengthening your confidence and intentional spending.
• Recover from financial setbacks with clarity and compassion—because life happens, and shame will never propel you forward. This book will help you create a realistic recovery plan.
• Create a long-term wealth blueprint through intentional goal-setting, smart investing strategies, and everyday habits that compound wealth over time

This book is for anyone who wants to build wealth realistically, sustainably, and in alignment with the life they actually want.

Yes, it’s possible for you to build a life of true financial freedom, and this book will show you how.

Finance pick: Investing for Tweens: Learn Essential Financial Skills to Achieve Your Money Goals

Schools teach algebra, calculus, geometry, but they don’t teach about money. As a parent of a preteen, you worry about the adult your child will grow up to be. Will they be respectful, can they hold down a job, will they spend all their money on a new phone and new shoes?

You want to teach them about money, but you worry that conversations around budgeting and saving will cause your teen to zone out. You’ve even thought about teaching them about investing, but you’re stressed out about how to even start.

Fortunately the book Investing for Tweens by Jamie Bosse, can be your support when teaching your kids about money.

This book was written for preteens ages 10-14 who’ve been saving their birthday money since they were seven and have big plans for the future. It breaks down the money basics, such as earning, saving, and budgeting, and then shows readers how to grow their money through investing.

Imagine having a tween who understands how to earn, save, and grow money and isn’t asking you for money every week.

In less than 200 pages, your tweens will learn how to:

• Build core money skills —like how to budget, open a bank account, and set savings goals
• Understand adult money concepts like compound interest, risk, and diversification through fun text and stories.
• Build a sample portfolio through fun activities that let kids research, plan, and in safe and responsible way

Bosse is a certified financial planner and author, and mother of four. When your tween opens this book, they won’t be overwhelmed or bored with much of the finance jargon. Instead, they’ll find a roadmap that will help them reach their money goals.

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Business/Career pick: Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive

You’re a good worker bee. You excel at your job; people are always coming to you for solutions to their problems. Yet your career feels stagnant. You’ve been stuck in the same role for years. Although you love your job, you know you can do more. You know you can lead. But you don’t have the influence.

If you want to step into your purpose and become the leader you’ve always dreamed of being, then Women of Influence by Jo Miller is the book for you. Miller is the CEO of Be Leaderly and has helped hundreds of thousands of women step into and thrive in leadership roles.

Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, Miller’s nine steps for "Building a Brand and Establishing a Legacy" will help you not only build your brand but also establish your legacy and thrive. Each step includes self-assessments, inspiring exercises, and checklists that thousands of successful women have used.

If you feel like something is holding you back but you’re not sure what, Miller’s book points out the 12 most common pitfalls that women fall into when it comes to their careers. These pitfalls include downplaying your accomplishments, focusing on busy work instead of the work that will help you stand out, and being great at many things but not known for any of them.

Deep down, you know you’re meant to be a leader. And the only reason you’re not where you want to be is that you’re missing the instructions on how to get there. Let this book be your roadmap to creating the career and life you’re worthy of.

Fiction Pick: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Reese’s Book Club: A Novel

You either know her, or you are her—the girl who doesn’t quite fit in. The one who blurts out whatever she’s thinking and then smiles awkwardly while everyone stares in silence.

In the novel Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (Reese’s Book Club pick), Eleanor is exactly that kind of woman. She lives a perfectly scheduled life to avoid small talk, coffee dates, and any type of social interaction.

Accustomed to a certain way of living, Eleanor’s world turns upside down when she meets two unique individuals: Raymond, the IT guy from work, and Sammy, an elderly gentleman.

This unlikely trio develops a bond that takes them from simply going through the motions to truly living.

This book will draw you in; exploring themes of human connection and friendship, it’s perfect for anyone who has ever felt alone.

Personal development pick: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself!

Consistently saying yes to things you don’t want to do, or don’t have time to do, is soul-sucking. Spending your days people-pleasing feels like carrying a heavy load you just can’t put down.

You know you need to start setting boundaries so your boss stops texting you after 10 p.m., but you don’t know how. Boundaries are the key to finding more peace, but what good is a tool if you don’t know how to use it?

Fortunately, there’s a book that can help you navigate this seemingly complex world.

​Set Boundaries, Find Peace will help you establish healthy boundaries in your work, home, and social life. Instead of offering vague advice, this book uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to teach you how to express your needs, confidently say no when necessary, and prevent burnout.

If you feel like your social battery is being drained every day, it might be time to start setting some boundaries.

Which book piques your interest?

Which book are you considering? Let us know in the comments!
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​Happy reading! ❤️
Team CGF