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by Joanna Ngai

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.

Hardball for Women (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.
Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech (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.
Women in Tech: Take Your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories (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.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Angela Duckworth)
An interesting read on promoting and explaining the impact of perseverance on achievement.
Option B (Sheryl Sandberg)
A deeply personal and honest read on resilience and the process of going through hardship.
The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success (Nicholas Lore)
On finding work that is both challenging and rewarding.
Deep Work (Cal Newport)
A practical perspective on how to work well a distracted world.

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