Book Recommendation Newsletters Spotlight Summer Reads and Professional Development Picks

The Young Adulting Review newsletter highlights recent titles such as *The Island Before Now*, praised for its whimsical take on setting boundaries, and *Meet Me on Love Street*, noted for its celebration of Toronto community life. It also promotes upcoming literary events, including the Word Vancouver festival and a VPL summer social featuring local romance authors, as well as a virtual tween book club focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ authors.

Lioness Magazine’s summer professional‑development guide presents eight books aimed at personal growth, coaching and workplace resilience, covering topics from overcoming self‑sabotage to managing burnout and improving medical communication. The list is part of a broader “Summer Road Trip” series highlighting resources from the Innovation Women community.