If you’re looking for something to read over summer or on vacation, our versatile list of books is sure to be a hit for everyone in the family. From a relaxing beach-side story, to kids needing some extra imagination in summer, to those looking to improve in personal and professional aspects, Indigo River has something to keep you reading through the sunburns!
If confidence is on your summer playlist…
You Are The Style by Laurie Brucker-Amerikaner
“…just what women of all ages, styles, and sizes need to feel empowered in their own wardrobes and in their own skin.” — Stacy London, Author of The Truth about Style and CEO of State of Menopause
Learn to love yourself through your style.
Inspiring, thought-provoking, and empowering, You Are the Style will break down everything you once believed about getting dressed and rebuild your sense of self, style, and personal empowerment from the ground up. Author Laurie Brucker not only educates you about the art of style, but also takes you on a deep dive into your style psyche to pull out the true YOU waiting for her day to sun.
Learn everything from how to shift your mindset when it comes to clothing, to how to find love and compassion for yourself and your body and how to be inspired by and in life. Pair that empowering knowledge with the technical tools of how to easily clean and organize your closet with care, build an outfit that feels effortlessly stylish, cultivate confidence in your own self-expression, and, most importantly, manifest your best life through the daily action of getting dressed.
Filled with easy and actionable style tools that you can implement immediately in your daily life, You Are the Style will change the conversation you have with yourself about your clothing, your body, your style, and your life. This isn’t just a guide to getting dressed; it’s a book on why you get dressed for YOU and how to step into a style that fuels you, lifts you up, and supports the amazing woman that you already are. Style will become your personal superpower, and when you use this magic in your life, watch as every day you confidently shine from the inside out.
“Like a warm hug from a good friend, this book wraps you up into a world where you become the best version of yourself.” — Emily Lauren Dick, Body Image Expert and Author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body
“This book is for you if you’ve ever struggled with what to wear or how to communicate who you are through your daily outfit choices.” — Bri Seeley, Author of Permission to Leap
Nautical adventure while relaxing at the beach…
Black Silver by Wayne Abrahamson
“…a rollicking tale sure to delight fans of nautical adventures.” — Erik Carter, Amazon Author
“A captivating tale of adventure in the South China Sea reminiscent of Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy.” — Chris Dewey, MA, RPA (Lieutenant Commander, USN Ret.), Author of Deep Context and President of the Maritime Archaeological Society
Joseph Havok has no idea of the troubles he’ll face when he and his business partner decide to follow up on a rumor and go off in search of a lost cache of WWII silver near an island in the South China Sea. The two men travel by dive boat to Terumbu Island, unaware of the others they will soon encounter, including an American CIA station chief, an environmental-studies professor, and the captain of the professor’s research vessel. But Terumbu holds other secrets, something far more dangerous and much more valuable than the island’s cache of old silver.
Nicholai Anisimova, a former Russian army intelligence officer, is the leader of a group of dissatisfied comrades who threaten international order in their quest to transform Siberia into a new Russia. However, in order to purchase arms and equipment to begin their revolution and occupation of Siberia, the group will need money. To finance the recovery of resources from a sunken Japanese submarine, Anisimova secures the sponsorship of a Chinese industrialist who does not trust the Russians and decides to monitor the recovery himself.
Havok and his partner soon find themselves involved in a conflict, refereed by an unknown, seldom-seen island hermit that escalates into a bitter struggle between survivors and pirates. What begins as a simple holiday for two men on a treasure hunt ends with a far-ranging battle that spills beyond the borders of the South China Sea, embroiling world leaders and placing the population of a nation at risk.
“A thrilling and fun adventure built on excellent use of details sprinkled with comedic relief.” — Kendra Kennedy, Senior Archaeologist
“Abrahamson’s excellent use of technical details trickled throughout the storyline provides for an authentic, and fast-paced, adventure at every turn of the page.” — Siska Williams, Senior Archaeologist
Kids want to read along side you on the beach…
Happy Tails: To the Beach! by Caitlin Ambrose
In the quiet, scenic locale of Strawberry Lane resides a curious trio of hounds: Zeus, the goofy but lovable pug; Louie, the energetic and outgoing Boykin spaniel; and Walter, the bashful beagle mix. After their human family announces that they’re all headed to the beach, the dogs must come to terms with this strange and wet new world.As Walter, Zeus and Louie soon learn, the beach is a place of new and exciting experiences! Follow Walter and his canine siblings on their beach adventure as they discover this new world for themselves.
Thinking of making a change over summer…
En-Lighten Up by Bob Kittell
What if you could alter your destiny and the destiny of thousands with one simple technique and a bit of practice? It’s possible. It’s likely. What will happen to your level of success and joy as you begin to pay more attention to others, your spouse, your kids, your boss, your clients…? What if they really knew you were listening and that you cared?What would happen to your relationships, your success, your income?In this personal memoir, Bob Kittell shares amazing techniques of memory and mind mastery that actually work. His story begins with the moment that triggered his success as an international inspirational speaker. Enjoy his journey with him, and see firsthand how preparation, opportunity and action move you forward as you discover your life’s purpose and also help others realize their dreams.
Summer fitness goals on the mind…
Your Health Is Non-Negotiable by Sherry Thacker
In this six-week guide to completely transforming your life, we focus on the one thing that matters most: YOU! Your body and your health have come in second place for far too long, and that needs to change RIGHT NOW! Your Health Is Non-Negotiable breaks down all the ways you have been unknowingly hurting your body and explains exactly how you can eliminate these problems and habits, while feeling and looking better than ever before. And this is a plan that can be tailored to suit YOU—your needs, your lifestyle, your goals—as everyone’s body is different! Imagine a future in which you have the health and energy to sail through life, the physique and fitness that you always desired, and, most importantly, the knowledge to maintain this for the rest of your happy life. It’s time to ditch our unhealthy lifestyles, reject all of the medical myths that have plagued so many of us, take control of our lives, and make our health NON-NEGOTIABLE!
If business stays on your mind even on vacation…
Entrepreneurship For Leaders, an Indigo Original
What does it actually take to become an entrepreneur? In this first book of the For Leaders Series from Indigo River Publishing, ten successful serial entrepreneurs share their perspectives of risk-taking and business building. From crushing fear to creating global impact, this book will give you insights and tools for your journey.
Entrepreneurship For Leaders features a dynamic range of contributors: Joel Clelland, Bobby Dunaway, Jason Duncan, Mark Hayes, Matthew Holland, Michael Markiewicz, Ellen Moran, Daniel Vega, Jayshree Vakil and Dan Young. With more than several dozen start-ups between them, they address common experiences and essential skills:
- Learn when and how to delegate.
- Discover the right kind of passion to drive success.
- Understand the factors that distinguish entrepreneurs from employees.
- Capitalize on the leadership styles of your team members.
- Position your business for the best tax advantage.
- Nurture the right kind of energy within yourself and your organization.
- Create and maintain healthy relationships for a stronger, more impactful presence.
An engaging read, Entrepreneurship is sure to spark new perspectives and ideas for expanding your entrepreneurial experience.
