Books for Her

In the hunt for the perfect gift for a woman, don't forget the simple beauty of a thoughtful book. We've found some great titles particularly well-suited for women, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time to share them.

And if you're single this year, ladies, don't hesitate to treat yourself to any of these titles. They are great additions to your bookshelf, and you deserve it!

SHOO, Jimmy Choo! ~ $10.17 from Amazon

Catey Hill is the money editor of NYDailyNews.com and a recovering shoe addict, and she penned this Modern Girl's Guide to Spending Less and Saving More to help women understand and deal with financial issues.

Even if discussing finances sounds intimidating, SHOO, Jimmy Choo! addresses spending, debt and finances in a fun way by relating the topics to style, diet and fitness. Hill covers everything from cutting your credit card debt to saving for retirement to buying a home.

This book covers "financial lingo" in a way that's approachable and easy to understand. It also provides sample charts and other information you can apply to your own life to get you on the road to personal financial fitness. {shop now}

Ira Gershwin: Selected Lyrics ~ $13.60 from Amazon & Cole Porter: Selected Lyrics ~ $8 from Amazon

The American Poets Project brings us two fantastic books filled with selected lyrics from Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter, two of America's most loved and prolific songwriters.

Both hardcover books are edited by Robert Kimball and contain the poetic lyrics of some of the greatest love songs of all time.

The crème de la crème of the Jazz Age is represented in Cole Porter's collection, including "It's De-Lovely" and "Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love," among other favorites.

The eternal classic "Someone to Watch Over Me" is included in this tribute to Ira Gershwin's masterful career in American song. Whether you love American musical history or simply swoon for a good love song, these tributes are fantastic to own. {shop now}

Get Financially Naked ~ $11.01 from Amazon

With this book, women can learn How to Talk Money with Your Honey - after all, financial compatibility is an important aspect of any relationship.

Authors Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar are certified financial analysts with MBA degrees and decided to write Get Financially Naked to help women gain the confidence to discuss money with their significant others.

This book provides advice on how to plan and save for individual and mutual financial goals, as well as how to overcome money-related hurdles in your relationship. In addition to a financial compatibility quiz, the book also has mini Q&A sections to help you flesh out and evaluate your goals. There's some very worthwhile advice on investing, budgeting and saving, as well. {shop now}

Cartoons About Women ~ $12 from Cathy Thorne

If you're looking for a laugh, Cathy Thorne's collection of cartoons, Cartoons About Women (and the People Who Love and Annoy Them) is a great choice.

The soft-covered book is filled with cartoons about relationships, everyday life, beauty and everything in between. {shop now}

Truth, Lies & Chocolate ~ $24.95 from Julie Meek

This is the perfect coffee table book for chocoholics and foodies! Filled with 99 "Food Facts and Fairytales" accompanied by illustrations, Truth, Lies & Chocolate shares why chocolate is actually good for you, as well as the benefits of red wine, etc.

The book also provides straightforward facts about coffee, diet soft drinks, carbs, the Glycemic Index, energy tips, sports drinks and more - all worthwhile information presented in an interesting and artistic format. {shop now}

It's Not You, It's Me ~ $14.95 from The Overlook Press

For anyone celebrating "Singles Awareness Day" instead of Valentine's Day, It's Not You, It's Me: The Poetry of Breakup (edited by Jerry Williams) can prove therapeutic and uplifting.

This poetry volume contains contributions from the likes of National Book Award finalist Kim Addonizio, former poet laureate Mark Strand, as well as Edward Hirsch, David Lehman and many others. The collection of more than 90 poems explores the range of emotions of a breakup, such as love, hate, fury, heartbreak and healing. {shop now}