The Socially Shared online bookshop has a super selection of books for you to add to your Christmas gift list. Whether you’re buying for friends and family or treating yourself this season, we’ve got you covered.
Choosing the right one might be more difficult, so let’s check out the Socially Shared Team’s Christmas Picks:
Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life by Sue Williams
What threads connect your life?
We are all threads in the great tapestry of life, each weaving stories of joy, heartache, resilience, and transformation.
But what happens when those threads intertwine? In Golden Threads, fifteen extraordinary women share the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives – stories of courage, healing, and self-discovery.
From overcoming profound personal loss to embracing unexpected adventures, each woman in this collection uniquely reflects on the golden threads of wisdom that run through their journeys. Through their vulnerability and strength, they invite you to discover your threads of connection and resilience.
This is more than just a collection of life stories. It is a testament to the power of shared wisdom and the bonds that unite us as women. Whether searching for hope, healing, or a deeper understanding of yourself, Golden Threads will resonate with you on every page.
Buy your copy HERE.
Love Me Till Wednesday by Suzanne Lissaman
From the author of the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Debut Romantic Novel 2024.
54-year-old Lisa’s former singing career is getting a surprise reboot, but will her relationship with her now famous ex also get a reboot?
With Lisa’s daughter getting ready to head off to uni, her ex-husband demands his share of the family home. It’s the catalyst she needs to prompt her to escape her mundane job and embark on an entertaining journey back into the limelight, discovering some jaw-dropping secrets.
In this charming romantic comedy, follow Lisa as she navigates the chaos of midlife, friendship, and unexpected romance.
Love Me Till Wednesday is a second chance, closed-door romance set in London in the 1990s and the present day. It’s the first in a new series from the author of Be More Octopus.
Buy your copy HERE.
Floating Solo by Shelley Wilson
Are you single?
Have you lost your confidence when it comes to travelling?
Would you welcome a few weeks away to find that missing spark?
Climb aboard the Creaky Cauldron for an adventure like no other!
Budding entrepreneur Kat Sinclair wants to grow her quirky solo narrowboat holiday enterprise but faces rejection at every turn. Until a Hollywood film crew gets in touch with the potential to change her business, dreams, and love life forever.
‘Enemies to lovers’
‘Small town romance’
Buy your copy HERE.
Zodiac Colouring Book by Phaedra Elson
Discover the wonder of the Zodiac with this stunning colouring book featuring unique and imaginative illustrations of all 12 Zodiac signs. This book is a perfect way to relax and unwind while exploring your own creativity.
Each illustration is accompanied by information about each sign’s traits and their symbology, giving you a deeper understanding of your own Zodiac sign or that of your loved ones.
Whether you are an avid astrologer or simply curious, this colouring book is the perfect way to explore your celestial connection.
It contains 48 illustrations to explore.
Buy your copy HERE.
The Book the Diet Industry Doesn’t Want You to Read by Jenny McDonald
What if you made the DECISION never to diet again?
This is an empowering and compassionate self-help book that explores the challenges we face with food, body image, and striving to be the perfect size in today’s society. This guide offers the solution for serial dieters and emotional eaters to finally heal their relationship with food and with themselves.
Jenny McDonald, also known as The Food Freedom Fairy®, draws inspiration from her personal journey and her extensive eighteen-year career as a weight loss coach. Through candidly sharing her own food-related challenges and the stories of her clients, she provides invaluable strategies and tools to dismantle the relentless cycle of yo-yo dieting.
Jenny reminds readers that weight loss is not solely about what you consume and delves into the profound ‘why’ behind your eating habits, encouraging you to reconnect with your mind and body.
Buy your copy HERE.
STATE SECRETS: A Daniel Grant Secret Service Thriller (Book 3) by Wendy Charlton
Celia Browning, the former head of the Secret Service, is living at Shady Fields, a care home for retired secret agents who are now struggling with memory problems.
She is suddenly thrust into a life-threatening situation, when Vector 10, an illusive hacker, discovers incriminating documents relating to the murder of a government inspector.
Daniel Grant and his team are determined to uncover the truth behind Vector 10 and investigate a sinister plot involving the control of global energy markets.
As the investigation deepens, Daniel and the other residents are forced to confront the dark secrets of their pasts and the lengths they went to, to protect their country.
With his life and the lives of the other residents on the line, Daniel and his team embark on a thrilling and suspenseful mission to discover the truth and protect STATE SECRETS.
Buy your copy HERE.
What are you reading this season?
Within the Socially Shared Business Support Network, we have a growing number of women who have written books and either had them published or self-published their work. Writing across a wide range of genres, there really is something for everyone, and we wanted to share this fabulous collection of books with you.
Check out ALL the amazing books HERE.
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