5 Books for 2026

The Positive Vibes Year-End Roundup

“Find the good and praise it.”

—Alex Haley

Hello again! I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season!

This issue of the e-magazine is an abbreviated one for the holidays, but I’ll be back in 2026 with more! Just wanted to share the following with you . . .

In the latest, year-end episode of the Positive Vibes podcast, I did a roundup of some of the best books I read in 2025, which I highly recommend for your 2026 reading list, if you haven’t already read them. You’ll find the summary and my book selections below. You can also hear all about them, as well as hear Dylan Crowell’s Christmas newsletter, directly on the podcast:

You’ll also hear a special musical rendition by yours truly, if you listen ‘til the end! 😉 

I also want to announce the winner of this year’s Gratitude Giveaway: Zach, who is grateful for his first grandchild, with an expected due date on Christmas Day!! How special! Congratulations, Zach, and best wishes for a healthy baby and mom!

Thank you again for being part of the Positive Vibes community!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Yasmine

What I’m Feeling Good About

As I mentioned above, in the latest episode of the Positive Vibes podcast, I give my book recommendations, selected from books I read over the past year, that I think are some of the best for self-improvement, happiness, health, positivity, and creativity. You can find the podcast episode anywhere you get your podcasts (or just listen here), or on YouTube here.

Here are the books featured in that podcast episode (click on the book cover to purchase):

Pawsitive Vibes

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For Your Playlist

Last Word

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many, not your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

Charles Dickens

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