2025 summer reading list (nonfiction, personal finance, & self help) / 26

Tired of self-help books that feel bro-y and out-of-touch? Us too. That’s why we're excited to share the reads that genuinely changed our relationships with money, gave us confidence in our careers, and made us feel less alone in our financial journeys — just in time for summer days by the pool.In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we break down our favorite reads across six categories: Money books that don't feel like a choreBooks that have shifted our entire money mindset Financial classics worth your timeCareer-leveling must-readsFascinating nonfiction to keep you curiousBooks that made us feel completely seen Whether you're looking to finally tackle investing, level up your career, or just want something that makes personal finance feel like a conversation with your smartest friend, we've got you covered with this summer TBR list. Join us next week for part 2: our favorite fun + fiction reads!✨ Episode Highlights ✨[01:30] Our reading habits and how often we dive into finance books [03:30] "The money read that doesn't feel like homework" [07:45] "The read that'll change your relationship with money" [13:00] "The financial classic worth revisiting" [17:00] "The book that'll help you level up your career" [20:00] "Learn something new nonfiction" [25:00] "The one that'll make you feel seen" [30:00] What's coming in part two: fiction and fun reads✨ Resources ✨📚 Books Mentioned: Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi How to Money by Jean Chatzky and Katheryn Tuggle The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey A Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi Bet on Yourself by Sarah Turner We Should Get Together by Kat Vellos How to Win At Travel by Brian Kelly Untamed by Glennon Doyle The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan SchaflerUntamed by Glennon Doyle📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/