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Books I Couldn't Put Down
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items I've always been a reader, but some books are in a different league - the ones you think about after the last page, the ones you press into people's hands and say 'you have to read this.'
These are those books, split into the Stephen King classics I adore and the broader reads that genuinely stayed with me.
These are those books, split into the Stephen King classics I adore and the broader reads that genuinely stayed with me.
Sections
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Stephen King
Books That Stayed With Me All Night Long
Thrillers & Fiction I Devoured
Stephen King
I've been a Stephen King reader for years and he never disappoints - but these are the ones I'd press into anyone's hands first.
Whether you're new to his world or a longtime fan, start here.
If you enjoy dark, immersive storytelling that keeps you reading well past midnight, this collection is the perfect place to start - or to fill in the gaps.
Stephen King Collection
One of the most iconic horror stories ever written.
Terrifying, emotional, and completely impossible to put down - even at 1,100 pages.
Terrifying, emotional, and completely impossible to put down - even at 1,100 pages.
IT
A haunting, claustrophobic story that burrows under your skin.
The audiobook format makes it even more immersive - perfect for long commutes or evenings in.
The audiobook format makes it even more immersive - perfect for long commutes or evenings in.
Shining - audiobook
History, time travel, and genuine emotional tension - this is King at his most ambitious and I think it's one of his most underrated books. Absolutely gripping.
11/22/63: A Novel
Pure psychological terror from the master himself.
Claustrophobic, relentless, and so brilliantly written.
Claustrophobic, relentless, and so brilliantly written.
Misery - Stephen King
The one King book that genuinely scared me. Not just horror, but a story about grief and love and the things we'd do, that we shouldn't.
Unforgettable.
Unforgettable.
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Books That Stayed With Me All Night Long
The book that actually changed how I think about building habits - not through motivation but through small, smart systems.
I recommend this to everyone.
I recommend this to everyone.
Atomic Habits
A classic for a reason.
I've come back to this one more than once and always find something new in it; timeless advice, genuinely useful.
I've come back to this one more than once and always find something new in it; timeless advice, genuinely useful.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
A beautiful, quietly life-changing story about regret, choices, and what makes a life worth living.
I finished it in one sitting and thought about it for days.
I finished it in one sitting and thought about it for days.
The Midnight Library
Refreshingly honest and a little irreverent - cuts through a lot of the noise in the self-help world. Funny, direct, and actually useful.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
One of the most fascinating books I've read about how our minds actually work - and how often they mislead us.
Dense, but so worth it.
Dense, but so worth it.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
An extraordinary memoir about growing up without formal education and finding your own way to the world.
Tara Westover's story is genuinely unforgettable
Tara Westover's story is genuinely unforgettable
Educated
Short, beautiful, and full of meaning.
The kind of book you can read in an afternoon and carry with you for years.
The kind of book you can read in an afternoon and carry with you for years.
The Alchemist
One of the most profound books I've ever read.
Written by a psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust, it's a quiet, devastating, and ultimately hopeful book about what keeps us going.
Written by a psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust, it's a quiet, devastating, and ultimately hopeful book about what keeps us going.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Changed how I think about anxiety and the present moment.
Not always an easy read but absolutely worth the effort; I come back to certain chapters regularly.
Not always an easy read but absolutely worth the effort; I come back to certain chapters regularly.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Brené Brown on leadership, vulnerability, and courage - even if you're not in a traditional leadership role, this book is deeply useful for how you show up in life.
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
A therapist who goes to therapy herself - this book is warm, funny, and quietly life-changing.
I've recommended it to more people than any other book this year.
I've recommended it to more people than any other book this year.
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER ...
Short, powerful, and the kind of book you underline on every page.
Four simple principles that genuinely shift the way you see yourself and others.
Four simple principles that genuinely shift the way you see yourself and others.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Thrillers & Fiction I Devoured
One of those thrillers that makes you trust nobody, including yourself as a reader.
I finished it in two sittings and immediately wanted to talk about it with someone.
I finished it in two sittings and immediately wanted to talk about it with someone.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
A psychiatrist. A famous painter who shot her husband and hasn't spoken since. And a twist that I genuinely did not see coming. Exceptional
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Funny, sharp, and then suddenly very dark. Moriarty writes characters that feel completely real, and the mystery keeps you reading at a pace.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson