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My Bookshelf
15
items These are some of my favorite books that I can say really changed the way I think and view the world.
Sections
2
Self Help
Cookbooks
Self Help
A practical guide to building better habits and making small changes that create big results over time. Great for anyone looking to become more consistent and intentional in everyday life.
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by ...
An inspiring classic about expanding your mindset, building confidence, and believing bigger in what you can accomplish. A great read when you need a little motivation to get out of your comfort zone.
The Magic of Thinking Big
A timeless personal-development classic focused on mindset, persistence, goals, and creating success. One of those books that’s worth revisiting as your goals and perspective change.
Think and Grow Rich
A comprehensive introduction to investing, financial planning, and building long-term wealth. Great for anyone who wants to become more intentional about their money and future.
Money Master the Game Tony Robbins
If you ever wanted an “okay” to say f it and let things fall into place, this is the book to help you get there
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Learn how to deal with change, it’s a part of life
Who Moved My Cheese?: A-Mazing Way to Deal
It’s a short book that will really help you change your outlook on life
Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work
Cookbooks
a necessity in my home
The French Laundry Cookbook Thomas Keller
An iconic cookbook showcasing Charlie Trotter’s sophisticated approach to fine dining and creative cooking. Beautiful inspiration for anyone who loves elevated, restaurant-style food.
Charlie Trotter's Cookbook
A celebration of Southern food, seasonal ingredients, and traditional cooking. Edna Lewis brings together recipes, memories, and the rhythms of country life in a way that makes this feel like so much more than a cookbook.
The Taste of Country Cooking: 50th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook
Fine-dining techniques adapted for the home kitchen. A great choice if you want to elevate everyday cooking while still keeping it approachable and practical.
Charlie Trotter Cooks at Home
A beautiful, detailed cookbook for anyone who loves baking and wants to learn the techniques behind professional-quality pastries, breads, and desserts. Definitely a book for the serious home baker.
Bouchon Bakery Cookbook | Thomas Keller
A fascinating deep dive into fermentation, from koji and miso to vinegars and fermented sauces. Perfect for adventurous cooks who want to experiment and add serious depth of flavor to their food.
The Noma Guide to Fermentation
A must-have for anyone serious about barbecue. It breaks down the art and science of smoking meat, with plenty of techniques and insight from one of the biggest names in American barbecue.
Franklin Barbecue: A Meat Smoking Manifesto
Sharp, funny, honest, and unapologetic. A behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant world, food culture, chefs, and the realities of professional cooking from one of the industry’s most memorable voices.
Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook