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Books Worth A Read, and Favorites From Childhood

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An eclectic collection of books that I found valuable. I mostly read non-fiction but there might be some fiction titles in here too. I am also compiling a section of books I loved as a child.
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Non Fiction Greatness

Mostly creativity and self improvement books here~ a sprinkling of psychology and also some great laughs.

 
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A fun, off-beat, lighthearted read for creative humans.
The Rogue Artist's Survival Guide
 
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Really enjoyed this book! Like the author's writing style and it left me with some good food for thought about my emotional priorities.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
 
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I found this book fascinating! It's well researched and written, and it really gets you thinking.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
 
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Deceptively simple, has the potential to be life changing. I found it to be well worth my time and I still refer to it years later.
The Four Agreements: Guide to Freedom
 
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I actually read this book as a kid (my grandmother had several of her books) but I loved her and she made me laugh. I'd bet this book still holds up today.
If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing?
 
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Jen Mann is just so funny and relatable, I love her.
People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters
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Fiction Adventures

These are going to be mostly fantasy and science fiction.

 
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One part magic, one part detective series, a bit noir, a bit sultry, a ton of fun to read!
Dresden Files
 
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The movies were great, but the books are incredible. I will always be a fan.
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
 
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All the hitchhiker's guide books in one volume! So much fun to read!
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Books I loved as a kid

While I can't remember all the books I loved as a kid, I'll be adding the ones that I remember the most. I still have some of these on my bookshelves.

 
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One of the few books I was so into in school that I read the whole thing in a couple of days.
The Giver
 
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I think I was obsessed with this book because it was nice to know that everyone has a rough day now and again.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible Day
 
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Roald Dahl is one of my alltime favorites.
The Witches|Paperback
 
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Loved all the Madeline books
Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans
 
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Shel Silverstein, what else can I say?
A Light in the Attic
 
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Shel Silverstein, what else can I say?
The Giving Tree
 
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Shel Silverstein, what else can I say?
Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Ed. w/12 Poems
 
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I still love this book today!
Unicorn Who Had No Horn book by Margaret Holland
 
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I had a few of these books with their endearing characters and pretty illustrations, loved them!
Gabby (Serendipity Books) book by Stephen Cosgrove
 
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I had a few of these books with their endearing characters and pretty illustrations, loved them!
Flutterby (Serendipity) book by Stephen Cosgrove
 
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I'm obsessed with the illustrations in this book.
The Color Kittens book by Margaret Wise Brown