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My favorite book recs
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items These are the books I couldn’t put down, the ones that made me think, feel, or escape into another world. Whether you're into deep stories, inspiring messages, or just a good page-turner, this list has a little of everything I personally loved and re...
It's an easy read. I like the affirmations and visualizations and how it blends science and spiritually. It also encourages faith and confidence
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (Original Classic Edition)
It has complex Ideas explained clearly. Mind bending, thought provoking and backed by science
The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes
It has an empowering message with real world examples. It also encourages conscious living and intentional creation.
The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time & Miracles
This book is excellent!. Love, immortality, redemption and a different take on mythology. It's character driven with poetic writing and raises questions about eternity, purpose and the soul.
The Sea Eternal (Empire Without End, 2)
This book is a game-changer. It helped me see how much control I really have over my mindset, habits, and future. If you need a push to take charge of your life, this is it.
Awaken the Giant Within: Take Control of Your Mind
I recommend Dune because it’s more than just sci-fi—it’s a powerful mix of politics, prophecy, and survival. The world-building is insanely rich, and the deeper you go, the more it makes you think about our own world.
Dune #1 - Frank Herbert
A fast-paced, gritty classic that predicted AI and the digital world before it was real. If you like tech, hackers, or mind-bending sci-fi, this one’s iconic.
Neuromancer: Gibson, William: 9780441569595
A simple, peaceful read that shifts your mindset in just a few pages. Great for reducing stress, boosting self-awareness, and living more freely.
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Freedom
smart, suspenseful space survival story with humor, heart, and a twist I loved!!!!!
Project Hail Mary: A Novel: Weir, Andy
One of the best modern self-help books I've read!. Clear, actionable tips for building good habits and breaking bad ones—no fluff.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
A sci-fi classic that explores gender, politics, and identity on an alien planet. Deep and way ahead of its time.
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Just gritty and raw. Goggins’ story will push you to stop making excuses and start owning your potential.
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind - David
fast-paced cyberpunk with hacking, sword fights, and virtual worlds and more. If you like The Matrix like me you’ll love this!
Snow Crash: A Novel: Stephenson, Neal
Fun, bold, and motivational. A no-nonsense guide to stop doubting yourself and start living with confidence... helped me a lot!!
You Are a Badass: Stop Doubting Greatness
sci-fi series that inspired Star Wars and so much more. Big ideas, epic scale, and pure genius storytelling. I've read this one 3x already!
Foundation (Foundation, #1) by Isaac Asimov
Epic, sci-fi with mystery, philosophy, and time-bending twists. If you love deep stories that unfold in layers, this one hits hard..loved it!!!
Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos): Simmons, Dan
Must Read!! Gentle but very powerful. A healing read about self-sabotage and becoming your strongest, most aligned higher self.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
Think Like a Monk helped me slow down and block out all the noise. It’s not just about being calm...it’s about focusing on what actually matters and learning how to stay grounded no matter what’s going on around you. I didn’t expect to get so much re...
Think Like a Monk: Train Mind for Peace
This one really helped me stop living in my head so much. It teaches you how to be present and stop stressing over the past or future. Simple ideas, but they hit deep.
The Power of Now: Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
It’s wild how this old sci-fi book still feels so real today. It makes you think about control, freedom, and what we trade for comfort. Definitely one that sticks with you.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
If you’re creative...or even just stuck...this book is like a reset. It reminded me that it’s okay to create just for the joy of it, without pressure or fear.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
This one surprised me. It’s got aliens and internet fame, but also digs deep into identity and how we react to the unknown. It’s smart, fast-paced, and way more relatable than you'd expect from a sci-fi book.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing (The Carls, #1) by Hank Green
This book helped me step back from my own thoughts and emotions. It’s like a guide to getting out of your own way and finally breathing easier...definitely one I go back to when I feel stuck or overwhelmed.
The Untethered Soul: Journey Beyond Self
I wrote this story from the heart. It’s full of mystery, magic, and the power of unseen connections. If you’ve ever felt like there’s more to life than what we can see — this story is for you. It’s a journey, literally and spiritually.
The Petalens' Secret: A Tale of Life
This book made me feel everything...funny, emotional, and so real. It’s about two best friends who travel together every summer… until something goes wrong. If you’ve ever had a complicated friendship or hidden feelings, this one hits hard.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
This book got me rethinking how I move through the world. It’s simple but deep—like it breaks down life rules you didn’t know you needed. I go back to it when I feel off or need to reset mentally.
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Freedom
This one hit different. It’s about chasing your purpose, but it’s wrapped in a story that makes you feel like you’re on the journey too. Every time I read it, I get something new from it—it just sticks with you.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
This story pulled me in with the mystery but kept me reading because of the meaning behind it. It’s creative, emotional, and lowkey inspiring once you catch the message. If you’re into fantasy with deeper layers, this one’s worth the read.
The Petalens' Secret: A Tale of Life
Naval breaks things down in a way that makes you look at money and happiness differently. It’s not just business advice—it makes you rethink how you use your time and what actually matters.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: Wealth & Happiness
This book really hits different...it’s about how self-sabotage is just unhealed pain showing up in disguise. It’s like holding up a mirror and realizing the “enemy” blocking you has been yourself all along, but in a way that actually empowers you to ...
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
Honestly, this one breaks down how to change your life without overwhelming yourself. It’s about small daily habits stacking into massive change. Perfect if you’ve ever felt stuck or like motivation wasn’t enough.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
This one takes you deeper...it’s about learning how to step back from the constant chatter in your head and actually live free. It feels more spiritual than just self-help, but it’ll shift the way you see yourself and your thoughts.
The Untethered Soul: Journey Beyond Yourself
This one feels like sitting down with a friend who just gets it. It’s not your typical self-help...it’s like a collection of reminders and stories that hit you right when you need them. The kind of book you keep close and open up on random pages when...
The Comfort Book: 9780143136668: Haig, Matt
This book is pure creative fuel. It’s short, sharp, and makes you realize you don’t have to be a genius to create something powerful—you just need to remix what inspires you. Honestly, it’ll flip how you think about originality and creativity.
Steal Like An Artist - a book by Austin Kleon
This one really opened my eyes to how both sides see the world differently, but not necessarily “wrongly.” It breaks down human morals and why people think the way they do. Honestly, it makes politics feel less about fighting and more about understan...
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Divide
This book dives into how we got so much freedom and prosperity in the first place...and why we shouldn’t take it for granted. It’s not about finger-pointing, but about remembering the values that made society work and how easy it is to lose them if w...
Suicide of the West: Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism
This book is raw. It’s not polished or sugar-coated—it’s about pushing yourself past limits you didn’t even know you had. Goggins shows how much stronger we really are once we stop making excuses.
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind - David
This one made me look at my phone and online habits differently. It’s not about deleting tech, but about using it with purpose. It helps you cut the noise so you can actually focus on what matters.
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life
This book shows how today’s political divides really started centuries ago. It doesn’t bash one side...it just helps you see the roots of both perspectives and why people think so differently.
The Great Debate: Burke, Paine & Birth of Right