Required Reading for all Ladies

Whether you're single or in a relationship, I've recently read some really great books that provide practical (and funny) advise for all ladies. These are my top must reads:

1. Tempations of the Single Girl: The Ten Dating Traps You Must Avoid (by Nina Atwood)-

"Meet Kelly, a charming, pretty everywoman. She's successful, intelligent, financially secure-and notorious for making bad decisions when it comes to men. As Kelly travels the bumpy road back to self-care, she sidesteps one emotional rut only to land squarely in another. But every time she dusts herself off and gets back into the groove, she comes one step closer to being an emotionally healthy woman who is ready and able to welcome true love into her life.

Author Nina Atwood takes us on an inspiring journey of self-discovery and relationship recovery in this thoroughly modern fable. Through Kelly's story, you too can pinpoint which temptations you must learn to resist so that you can claim the happiness-and the man-that you deserve."

I am about halfway done with this book, and let me tell you- I think she wrote this book based on ME. Holy shit! Not only is this book entertaining to read, but I completely identify with the main character and it's helped me to realize all of the dumb mistakes I've been making time and time again and the tempations I've been succumbing to. If you don't get any benefit at all from reading this book then you are on crack and/or there's just no helping you.

2. Maybe He's Just An Asshole: Sharpen Your Bullshit Detector, Rock Your Expectations and Become Your Strongest Self! (by Halle Kaye and Sophie Stone)-

This is a really quick read, and it is hilarious! They basically profile various types of assholes (most of whom we have all encountered in our lives) and score them on the Asshole Meter. Here are a few examples of the Assholes they describe:

-The Guy Who Sucks at Communication
-The Guy Who's Hot and Cold
-The Guy Who's Conflicted About You
-The Guy Who's Just not Ready to Commit
-The Guy Who's not Trustworthy
-The Guy Who's Insecure
-The Guy Who Has an Unhealthy Relationship to Sex

3. The Power of the Pussy: How to Get What you Want From Men: Love, Respect, Commitment and More... (by Kara King)

Also a very funny, witty, blunt and to the point book that basically teaches you how powerful your vajayjay really is, and how to stop putting up with bullshit from guys and get what you want. This is a book all women should read- whether you're single or not.

4. Why Men Marry Bitches (by Sherry Argov)

This is basically the sequel to Why Men Love Bitches (and equally entertaining and insightful book that you absolutely must read). This book is witty, past paced and teaches you why it isn't in your best interest to be overly nice or accomodating to men (especially early on in a relationship). This book will help you grow a backbone.

5. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man (by Steve Harvey)

Apparently they turned this book into a movie, I never saw it, but after reading this book I really want to! This book is great because it's written from a man's point of view and gives great insight into what QUALITY men are looking for, and what you SHOULD expect from these quality guys. This is a must read!