Forget the business classics that have been sitting on your nightstand for months, and discover the 3 best books by female entrepreneurs that will inspire, motivate, and surprise you. These three books, written and curated by three incredibly different women who are all entrepreneurs in their own right, are going to be up your alley. And spoiler: not all of them are “business books.”
1. If You Want Daily Inspiration That Being a Mom + Entrepreneur Is Possible
Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family by Amanda Jane Jones and Jennifer Fernandez
This one’s like a mom compendium of good night stories. Pick it up, read one story a day, and be gently reminded you are not doing the mompreneur thing alone. It’s honest, inspiring, and makes you remember that every mistake you make as a mom and a business owner is fixable.
2. If You Need a Kick in the Ass to “Go For It”
You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets by Jodi Wellman
Jodi is here to remind us that life is not a dress rehearsal and her book is one of the most inspirational reads for women entrepreneurs. This book is part motivational slap, part life audit, and 100% the nudge you need to start living (and working) with way more intention. That’s just what she did, and now she has a You Only Die Once franchise that is growing like hotcakes.
3. If You’re Ready to Lose Yourself Completely (and Miss Carpool for a Week)
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Okay, this isn’t a how-to guide on scaling your company, but it’s one of the most unexpected book recommendations for female entrepreneurs. It is one of the best mystery, thrillers you will ever read. I promise, you will start to get sweats if it is less than 10 inches from you until its done. And here’s the kicker: Ann Patchett isn’t just a world-class author, she’s also an entrepreneur, co-owning the beloved indie shop Parnassus Books. Warning: start this book, and suddenly dinner, bedtime routines, and family conversations can wait.
Whether you need a daily dose of “you’ve got this,” a wake-up call to live bolder, or just a literary escape crafted by another woman entrepreneur, these books deliver.
