"Beyond Your Wardrobe" by Bethel Grove

This book is brand new, and I read the uncorrected version.  The whole concept is that women need to be modest.  Written from a Christian perspective, the author explains how God created women, cares for women, and loves women.  As sacred and special, ladies need to honor their bodies like the treasures they are.  There are several Bible passages quoted, as well as personal anecdotes from the author.  In terms of fashion, there are several tips and advice on particular pieces of clothing.  The book discusses tank tops, leggings, dresses, skirts, pants, Halloween costumes, prom dresses, swimsuits, undergarments, and more.  The notion of fit is also detailed as someone can be completely covered but wearing clothing that is too tight.  The point is not to have a bunch of rules but rather to come from a place of humility and honor.  Girls don't need to just follow a set of rules.  Rather, the end goal is having a heart after God.  I enjoyed this book and it gave me some fashion ideas to think over.

"Unbusy" by Andy Dragt

This book is all about how to get more accomplished in life.  Instead of being overwhelmed by feelings of busyness and "running out of time", the tools and strategies in this book help readers get done what they actually want to get done.  What sets this self-help book apart from others is that it relies on the physics of flow in nature to explain what naturally "unbusy" life looks like.  Readers are encouraged to think of their purpose and meaning in life by creating a mission statement.  From there, they derive their values and priorities which drive their daily / weekly / monthly activities.  The goal isn't just to do more in less time or to throw off all responsibilities in the name of "rest and relaxation".  Rather, the goal is to have a balance where readers do more of what they want, when they want, with a purpose, and with meaning.  There is also an emphasis on recording one's life patterns and discovering what tasks one does each day that do not align with one's higher purpose (e.g.- time wasters!).  Overall, this book was very inspirational and gave me some good food for thought in terms of how I spend my own time.