If you’re looking for some inspiration, there are plenty of books to turn to this fall.
Coming from a wide variety of authors, including Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, actor Matthew McConaughey and Latter-day Saint Charities director Sharon Eubank, these upcoming books can help motivate you to reconnect with faith, become a leader, or learn how to make a difference in your community — and the world.
Here are seven books to look forward to that will be published this fall.
‘Doing Small Things with Great Love: How Everyday Humanitarians Are Changing the World’ by Sharon Eubank
Publishing date: Sept. 16
About the book: “A wisdom-packed guide on how to enact impactful aid in the world and especially in your own backyard,” according to the publisher, written by Sharon Eubank, director of Humanitarian Services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
‘Poems & Prayers’ by Matthew McConaughey
Publishing date: Sept. 16
About the book: Following his memoir “Greenlights,” Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is returning with “an inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and chasing down the original dream, belief,” according to the publisher.
Actor and author Matthew McConaughey speaks as he’s joined by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis during an event titled “Disagree Better – Role of Culture in Polarization” as part of the National Governors Association’s 2024 Summer Meeting held at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 12, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News ‘Jump and Find Joy’ by Hoda Kotb
Publishing date: Sept. 23
About the book: Former “Today” show host Hoda Kotb’s new book is “a guide to dealing with change and upheaval, even (and perhaps especially) when it’s unexpected,” according to the publisher. It “combines the wisdom of change experts, insights from the latest work on resilience, and deeply personal stories from celebrities and inspirational people in our own communities.”
‘Strong Ground’ by Brené Brown
Publishing date: Sept. 23
About the book: The latest book from research professor and bestselling author Brené Brown is “an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership,” according to the publisher, based on her experiences of the past six years with training leaders in her Dare to Lead program.
‘The Christmas Jars Cookbook’ by Jason F. Wright
Publishing date: Oct. 14
About the book: Based on Jason F. Wright’s bestselling novel “The Christmas Jars,” this new cookbook “celebrates the joy of giving through thirty delicious homemade recipes,” according to the publisher. It also features “inspiring real-life stories from people who have given or received Christmas Jars, along with creative craft ideas to accompany your gifts.”
‘Letter from Japan’ by Marie Kondo with Marie Iida
Publishing date: Oct. 21
About the book: Cleaning guru Marie Kondo, star of Netflix’s “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” and author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” is back with her “most personal book yet,” according to the publisher. Kondo reflects on “her inspirations by examining the Japanese customs that she grew up with — minute details of tea ceremonies, the art of taking care of gardens, and the power of passing seasons — with her trademark gentle wisdom.”
‘Finding My Way’ by Malala Yousafzai
Publishing date: Oct. 21
About the book: Nobel Prize winner and Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai’s new memoir will take readers “beyond the headlines” in “a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are,” according to the publisher.