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.
Sections
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Bookstores and ways to get the books!
Non Fiction Greatness
Fiction Adventures
Books I loved as a kid
Bookstores and ways to get the books!
Audible and online book acquisition sites :)
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Non Fiction Greatness
Mostly creativity and self improvement books here~ a sprinkling of psychology and also some great laughs.
A fun, off-beat, lighthearted read for creative humans.
The Rogue Artist's Survival Guide
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
I found this book fascinating! It's well researched and written, and it really gets you thinking.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
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
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?
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.
One part magic, one part detective series, a bit noir, a bit sultry, a ton of fun to read!
Dresden Files
The movies were great, but the books are incredible. I will always be a fan.
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
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.
One of the few books I was so into in school that I read the whole thing in a couple of days.
The Giver
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
Roald Dahl is one of my alltime favorites.
The Witches|Paperback
Loved all the Madeline books
Madeline and the Bad Hat by Ludwig Bemelmans
I loved Shel Silverstein's writing style and the illustrations as a kid.
A Light in the Attic
The giving tree is ubiquitous at this point, but for good reason.
The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein lived in Key West for part of his life, and my partner and I got to see the place where the sidewalk really does end (as a fun aside). Another great work of Shel.
Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Ed. w/12 Poems
I still love this book today, and I think it's part of the reason I love making music and jewelry, lol.
Unicorn Who Had No Horn book by Margaret Holland
These books were so sweet, and I loved the characters and the narratives.
Gabby (Serendipity Books) book by Stephen Cosgrove
I had a few of these books with their endearing characters and pretty illustrations, loved them!
Flutterby (Serendipity) book by Stephen Cosgrove
I'm obsessed with the illustrations in this book.
The Color Kittens book by Margaret Wise Brown
I remember really liking the stories in this compilation book. Great collection from great authors.
