Note this is the first in a series of posts this month on recommended books.

Whenever I give a speech I usually start with an admission - I have the best job in the world (for real). Every day when I come to work at Edelman Digital I think of what the great Joe DiMaggio once said back in 1941: "I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee."

Work for me is not just a way to make a living. It's a way of life. I am fortunate to have found a job that aligns my personal and professional interests so deeply that I look forward to Mondays. Then again, I know I am rare. I meet lots of people who unfortunately feel the opposite. One attorney I know has hated his job for decades.

However, I believe that the workplace is changing. It's hard to thrive if you hate what you do. This especially in the great era of specialization. People are learning to soar with their strengths and ignore their weaknesses.

Alexandra Levit, who until recently was a Vice President on our team, has written a new book for 20 and 30-somethings that can help you find the job of your dreams. It's called How'd You Score That Gig? and it's my recommended pick.

The book includes interviews with 60 people (including yours truly) who have found their station in life. In addition, it offers lots of practical advice as well.

So if you haven't quite found your bliss yet but you know it's out there, Alex's book is a good place to start. The stories are inspirational and the book is a great companion for the beach.