I hope you find something that speaks to you, challenges you, or simply offers a much-needed escape. Below are a few that I’ve come back to time and again, and I can’t wait for you to explore them as well!
I think To Kill a Mockingbird is one of those rare books that challenges you to examine your own beliefs, teaches you empathy, and, most importantly, reminds us that we all have a role to play in fighting injustice—no matter how big or small.
To Kill a Mockingbird: Lee, Harper: 9780446310789
What I love most about this book is how relatable it is. Clear uses real-life examples and breaks down the psychology behind habits in a way that feels applicable to anyone.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
What I love most about this book is how it taps into universal themes like following your passion, seeking your personal legend, and listening to the whispers of your heart. Santiago’s journey to find treasure is so much more than just an adventure—i...
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
What I love most is how these agreements encourage self-awareness and self-compassion. They challenge you to step away from old, limiting beliefs and become more authentic in your relationships—with yourself and with others
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Freedom
What I find so compelling—and maybe even a little unsettling—is how Orwell’s predictions about the loss of privacy and the manipulation of truth seem eerily prescient today. With the rise of surveillance, social media influence, and “alternative fact...
1984: 75th Anniversary: George Orwell, Erich Fromm
A christian perspective on living intentionally and understanding your purpose.
The Purpose Driven Life
Encourages creativity without fear.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
great for anyone curious about psychology or improving critical thinking
Thinking, Fast and Slow: Kahneman, Daniel
A deeply personal and inspiring memoir about identity and craving your own path
Becoming: Obama, Michelle: 9781524763138
A short, searing look at race, religion, and America and still powerful today.
The Fire Next Time: Baldwin, James: 9780679744726
What I love about this book is how Frankl’s philosophy—known as Logotherapy—helps you understand that even in the most unbearable circumstances, we can find purpose
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
I like this book because it offers a simple but transformative perspective on money and building wealth.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Kids
What I love about The Hunger Games is that it doesn’t just focus on the violence and action, though there’s plenty of both. It dives deep into the psychology of survival and the moral choices people are forced to make when they’re up against impossib...
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
What I love most about Pride and Prejudice is how it challenges expectations—both the characters' and the reader's. Elizabeth Bennet, the heroine, is witty, independent, and unapologetically herself, which makes her one of the most compelling and rel...
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
I love this book because it is a book base on freedom.