June reading list: 5 Books to reignite your mid-year drive

June often arrives like a mirror—quietly reflective, brutally honest. You’re halfway through the year, but the resolutions you scribbled down in January are now buried under to-do lists, missed deadlines, and “maybe next month” excuses.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. June has a way of triggering what we might call a mid-year identity crisis. It’s a time when we pause and ask: What have I really accomplished? It’s when we start to feel stuck, not because we’re lazy, but because life happens. And sometimes, life wears us down more than we realise.

But here’s the good news: June is also the perfect time to hit refresh. Not with unrealistic goals or pressure, but with perspective. And often, the right book at the right time can do just that. Books have this quiet power to shake us up, remind us of who we are, and most importantly, who we can still become.

So if you require a mindset reboot or just some fresh inspiration to carry you through the rest of the year, this list is for you.

5 books that can reignite your fire

1. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Best for: Regaining peace and focus in the present moment

This spiritual classic is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in regrets of the past or anxiety about the future. Tolle guides you gently but powerfully toward the present, where real life happens. It’s the perfect read if you’re feeling scattered, stressed, or in need of grounding before stepping into the second half of the year with calm clarity.

2. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Best for: Reigniting creativity and embracing curiosity

Have your creative juices dried up? Big Magic is Elizabeth Gilbert’s love letter to the creative spirit within all of us. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, writer, or dreamer, this book will remind you how to face fear, play more, and make space for joy in the process—not just the outcome.

3. Grit by Angela Duckworth

Best for: Cultivating perseverance and long-term success

Mid-year slumps often feel like failures, but Duckworth flips that narrative. She argues that talent matters less than grit: the combination of passion and persistence. Through research and real-life stories, she’ll help you understand how to develop grit and stick with what truly matters—even when the shine wears off.

4. Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Best for: Realigning your goals with purpose

Have you lost sight of why you started that goal, job, or project? Sinek’s simple but powerful concept—start with “why”—can be the reset button you need. Whether you're a leader, creator, or just stuck in autopilot, this book will help you rediscover your purpose and lead with clarity, not chaos.

5. The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

Best for: Gentle reassurance when motivation feels hard

Not every book on motivation has to yell at you to hustle harder. The Comfort Book is a quiet, beautiful collection of reflections, lists, and reminders that it's okay to slow down, struggle, and start again. If you're feeling emotionally drained, this one’s like a warm cup of tea for your soul.

Final Thoughts

June isn’t your deadline. It’s your checkpoint.

You still have six months to grow, shift, create, and heal. You’re not late, you’re not lost—you’re just in a moment of pause. Let one of these books walk with you, challenge you, or comfort you as you recalibrate for what’s next.

Because sometimes, all it takes to reignite your fire is the right story, at the right time.