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Books for high school seniors and recent grads to help them prepare for a fulfilling future.

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  • The Defining Decade

    Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now

    Jay, Meg,
    The author suggests that our twenties are the most transformative period of your life and delaying adulthood impacts career success and relationships. She offers advice about how to invest effectively into your future.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Twelve, 2021. — 155.65 JAY
  • A book to help individuals identify their natural talents, core passions and driving missions.
    Book, 2025Franklin, Tennessee : Ramsey Press, The Lampo Group, LLC, [2025] — TEEN 650.1 COLEMAN
  • How to Win at College

    Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students

    Newport, Cal
    Offers 75 practical rules for students to achieve academic excellence and fulfillment without burning out, including how to create specialized study systems, mastering time management and actively participating in extracurriculars.
    eBook, 2005Crown, 2005
  • The Art of Non-Conformity

    Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World

    Guillebeau, Chris
    Inspired and guided by the author's own story and those of others who have also pursued unconventional lives, a book to help you devise your own plan for world domination—all while making it a better place.
    eBook, 2010Penguin Publishing Group, 2010
  • Shop Class as Soulcraft

    An Inquiry Into the Value of Work

    Crawford, Matthew B.
    Crawford uses his own experiences as an electrician, motorcycle mechanic and college philosophy professor to offer a radical (and timely) reappraisal of the merits of skilled manual labor.
    Book, 2009New York : Penguin Press, 2009. — 331 CRAWFOR
  • The Power of Starting Something Stupid

    How to Crush Fear, Make Dreams Happen, and Live Without Regret

    Norton, RichieNorton, Natalie
    Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid.
    eBook, 2012Deseret Book Company, 2012
  • I Will Teach You to Be Rich

    No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-week Program That Works

    Sethi, Ramit,
    A six-week personal finance program for adults ages 20-35. Integrated with his website, the book offers an interactive, up-to-date blueprint for building wealth and financial security.
    Book, 2019New York : Workman Publishing Co., [2019] — 332.024 SETHI
  • Careers

    the Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future

    From robotics engineering and computer games development to environmental law and eco-friendly construction, this job guide features hundreds of careers, including trending opportunities.
    Book, 2022New York, N.Y. : DK Publishing, 2022. — TEEN 331.702 CAREERS
  • The Psychology of Money

    Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

    Housel, Morgan,
    Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics.
    Book, 2025[Petersfield] : Harriman House, [2025] — 332.024 HOUSEL
  • The 2-hour Job Search

    Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

    Dalton, Steve, 1976-
    Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these revised and updated tools and recommendations.
    Book, 2020California : Ten Speed Press, [2020] — 650.14 DALTON
  • Designing Your Life

    How to Build a Well-lived, Joyful Life

    Burnett, Bill, 1957-
    Authors and Silicon Valley innovators teach readers to apply design thinking to their own personal and professional development instead of searching for a single "perfect" passion.
    Book, 2016New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. — 650.1 BURNETT
  • Provides a comprehensive roadmap that helps high schoolers navigate their futures and offers actionable advice on choosing between colleges, trade schools, the military and the workforce.
    Book, 2023San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., 2023. — TEEN 331.702 ROLAND
  • What Color Is Your Parachute?

    Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success

    Bolles, Richard Nelson
    A guide that offers advice about how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary for people at all stages of living.
    Book, 2022Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, 2022. — 650.14 BOLLES
  • You Majored In What?

    Designing Your Path from College to Career

    Brooks, Katharine
    The author presents a creative, fun, and intelligent way to figure out what you want to do and how to get it, and how to map experiences to gain insights into strengths and passions, design possible lives, and create goals.
    eAudiobook, 2017Tantor Media, Inc, 2017
  • The Epic Mentor Guide

    Insider Advice for Girls Eyeing the Workforce From 180 Boss Women Who Know

    Answering girls' questions from around the globe about diversity and inclusion, raising hands, speaking up, and standing out, The Epic Mentor Guide is your early inside track to the work world.
    Book, 2022[Nashville, Tennessee?] : Forefront Books, [2022] — TEEN 650.1082 EPIC ME
  • Excellent Advice for Living

    Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

    Kelly, Kevin, 1952-
    A collection of timeless, practical wisdom designed to help readers navigate creativity, relationships, and personal growth.
    Book, 2023[New York] : Viking, [2023] — 158.1 KELLY
  • Range

    Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

    Epstein, David J., 1980-
    Epstein argues that generalists with diverse, broad experiences are more successful and adaptable than early specialists in today's complex, unpredictable world.
    Book, 2019New York : Riverhead Books, 2019. — 153.9 EPSTEIN
  • The $100 Startup

    Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future

    Guillebeau, Chris
    Teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 by turning their passions and skills into profitable microbusinesses.
    Book, 2012New York : Crown Business, [2012] — 658.11 GUILLEB