These are the books that have left a lasting impression on me. Whether is an unexpected plot point, a keen observation, or some truth about the world I had never considered before.
Sections
5
Adult Fiction
Science Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
Nonfiction
Christian Nonfiction
Adult Fiction
This one was heartbreaking, but gave me such a good understanding of Alzheimer’s.
Still Alice: Genova, Lisa: 9781439116883
A FANTASTIC fiction story feature a POC main character and that takes place in the classical music world.
The Violin Conspiracy: A Novel by Slocumb
Science Fiction
I read this for a college New Testament class and it changed so much about how to critically think of the Bible.
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth 4th Ed
I think about this frequently on the topic of culture and religion.
Speaker for the Dead (The Ender Quintet) - Card
I love time travel stories, and this one is probably the best one I ever read.
All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai
Loved this science fiction book that weaves 80s pop culture seamlessly into a futuristic story.
Ready Player One: A Novel: Cline, Ernest - Books
Young Adult Fiction
The crème of the crop in dystopian fiction.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
My favorite of the original trilogy.
Catching Fire - (The Hunger Games): 9780545586177
A satisfying but heartbreaking ending.
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins
A fantastic prequel with satisfying surprises despite roughly knowing the ending.
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) ...
Such a fun, light read. And I still think about one of the observations it mentioned.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Book 1)
Nonfiction
Okay, this one technically hasn’t been out for years, but I wish I had been able to read this earlier in my life.
Rich AF: Winning Money Mindset Guide
One of the best leadership books I’ve ever read.
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Smarter
I’ve always been more of a generalist than a specialist, and this book was so validating.
Range: Why Generalists Triumph - Epstein
This books is so eye opening and sad and infuriating. Fantastically written.
