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Des Moines Public Library business book pick: The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living,” by Bonnie Wan

Why you should read it: Award-winning brand strategist Bonnie Wan’s 2024 bestseller is perfect for a new year and fresh start, serving as a playbook for identifying your core values and starting to create the life you truly want to live. The book is modeled after the “creative brief,” a tool used by some of the most innovative companies in the world that unlocks clarity and leads to action.