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<h4>by <a href="http://ift.tt/2juHAFL">Joanna Ngai</a></h4>
Whether you’re a woman working in tech or simply looking for a summer read for the beach — here’s a roundup of seven books that are full of inspiring and practical advice related to your career.
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<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2ubCEuF">Hardball for Women</a> (Pat Heim, Tammy Hughes and Susan Golant) One of my personal favorites in this genre, this book provides a thoughtful and logical foundation for creating a balanced workplace culture for both men and women. Filled with examples, strategies and other useful resources.</li>
<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2teck5R">Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech</a> (Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens) This book covers the history of women in tech, resources, marketing and insider information through the examples of female entrepreneurs.</li>
<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2uc0LJS">Women in Tech: Take Your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories</a> (Tarah Wheeler) Funded via Kickstarter campaign, this book by female startup CEO Tarah Wheeler covers a wide range of topics, from the secrets of salary negotiation to mentoring and much more.</li>
<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2tdRNhQ">Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance</a> (Angela Duckworth) An interesting read on promoting and explaining the impact of perseverance on achievement.</li>
<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2ubzHdy">Option B</a> (Sheryl Sandberg) A deeply personal and honest read on resilience and the process of going through hardship.</li>
<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2tdSqbs">The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success</a> (Nicholas Lore) On finding work that is both challenging and rewarding.</li>
<li><a href="http://ift.tt/2ubvYgk">Deep Work</a> (Cal Newport) A practical perspective on how to work well a distracted world.</li>
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<h4>Thanks for reading! Feel free to check out <a href="http://ift.tt/29pc3QB">my design work</a> or my new handbook on UX design, now <a href="http://ift.tt/2cH2TB8">available on Amazon</a>.</h4>
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7 Must-Read Books for Women in Tech

by Joanna Ngai

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