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Books That Will Live in Your Head Rent-Free
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items I spend A LOT of time home reading since becoming disabled. These are some of the best books I've read. Some you know and some you probably never heard of.
I read this book after my first back surgery and it completely shocked me. I couldn't put it down. Whether you believe it or not, this book will definitely make you think!
Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1|Hardcover
Atomic Habits is one of the most practical self-improvement books I’ve read. Instead of telling you to completely change your life overnight, it focuses on small improvements that compound over time.
The main idea is simple: tiny habits repeated dail...
Atomic Habits
The book mixes memoir + self-help. It starts with the author having a panic attack on live television, which pushes him to figure out how to manage stress and his constantly racing mind.
He eventually discovers meditation and mindfulness—not in a my...
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head
The book follows Inspector Alan Grant, a Scotland Yard detective who’s stuck in a hospital recovering from an injury. Out of boredom, he starts investigating one of history’s most famous crimes:
Did King Richard III murder the Princes in the Tower?
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The Daughter of Time
The story follows Thursday Next, a literary detective who works for a special branch of law enforcement that deals with crimes involving books.
In this alternate version of England:
People are obsessed with literature
Characters. can disappear from n...
The Eyre Affair
The story takes place in a small town called Golden, where a mysterious man named Theo begins showing up at local businesses and asking people a simple question:
“What’s your story?”
As the townspeople start sharing their lives, regrets, and hopes, t...
Theo of Golden Audiobook by Allen Levi - A Novel
The story takes place in a small town called Golden, where a mysterious man named Theo begins showing up at local businesses and asking people a simple question:
“What’s your story?”
As the townspeople start sharing their lives, regrets, and hopes, t...
Theo of Golden: A Novel by Allen Levi
Reading Project Hail Mary is like going on a field trip to outer space with the best science teacher you’ve ever had—and your class assignment is to save the world.
Project Hail Mary
Part murder mystery, part historical fiction . . . this novel has a gothic, wintry feel.
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
The story follows Lucy and Gabe, who meet in college on the day of the September 11 attacks. The events of that day shape their lives and push them toward very different paths.
Even though they deeply love each other, life keeps pulling them in diffe...
The Light We Lost
Breathless . . . the story ripples out, spanning decades and perspectives, to consider how one moment transforms the lives of a little boy and the people who love him.
All the Colors of the Dark
Three days after you turn the last page, your head is still half in it. It's as if you can smell the pine and wood smoke. .
The God of the Woods
I truly love this book! a self-development book about vulnerability, courage, and shame. Instead of saying we should hide our weaknesses, the book argues that being open and vulnerable is actually the key to living a fuller life.
Daring Greatly: Courage to Be Vulnerable
If we can better understand and name what we’re feeling, we can connect with others more deeply.
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection
This is a phenomenal book! The story of her life and how she became an actress is incredible. If you didn't admire her before, you definitely will after this read!
Finding Me: A Memoir
I enjoyed this book, both for its vibrant characters and for its historical & literary content. The elements of “Magic” fit well into the story and there were also some real surprises!
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