A personal reading list featuring books that shaped my thinking.
Animal Farm is a powerful and easy-to-read story that reveals how power, manipulation, and lies slowly take control of society. It’s a short but unforgettable book that makes you question authority and human nature long after you finish it.
Animal Farm - George Orwell
A quiet, brutally honest novel about an ordinary man whose inner life is far deeper than anyone notices. If you’ve ever felt invisible, this book will hit you harder than you expect.
Stoner
A darkly funny and surreal story where the devil visits a corrupt city and exposes human hypocrisy. It’s chaotic, clever, and unforgettable once it gets under your skin.
Master and Margarita
One of the most ridiculous and painfully accurate characters ever written. You’ll laugh, cringe, and slowly realize how real this insanity actually is.
A Confederacy of Dunces
A collection of thoughts from a man who observes life instead of living it. This book doesn’t entertain you — it understands you.
The Book of Disquiet (Penguin Modern Classics)
A city suddenly loses its sight, and society collapses faster than anyone expects. This book shows how thin the line is between civilization and chaos.
Blindness
A calm, emotional story that slowly reveals a disturbing truth about love and fate. It breaks your heart without ever raising its voice.
Never Let Me Go
A beautiful but disturbing look into innocence, cruelty, and obsession. Short, sharp, and psychologically intense.
The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea
A man with no soul but a perfect sense of smell becomes obsessed with beauty. Dark, elegant, and strangely addictive.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
A successful man realizes too late that he lived the wrong life. This short book forces you to question your own choices immediately.
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
A man who refuses to fake emotions in a fake world. Simple, cold, and uncomfortable in the best possible way.
The Stranger
A daring story about a woman who dares to defy society and seek her own freedom. It’s sensual, bold, and utterly unforgettable.
The Awakening
A quirky, lonely woman navigates life with humor and unexpected courage. This book will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for her every step.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Reese's Book Club: A Novel
A vivid portrait of Zelda Fitzgerald, a woman living in the shadow of fame. It’s glamorous, tragic, and surprisingly relatable.
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
A thrilling exploration of a world where women suddenly gain an unstoppable power. It’s shocking, empowering, and impossible to put down.
The Power
A suburban town hides deep secrets and complex family dynamics. This story grips you with suspense while making you question morality and choice.
