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A handpicked mix of books that have shifted my mindset, sparked creativity, and kept me turning pages way past midnight. From inspiring non-fiction to addictive novels, these reads are my go-to collection for anyone who loves stories that teach, move...
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Self-help / personal development books

 
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The book made me heal from trauma after I lost my parents
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
 
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This awesome book presents guided poetry-writing exercises of her own design to help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, family, healing, and the celebration of the self.
Healing Through Words
 
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Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
 
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This book offers a refreshingly frank approach: it suggests that we need to be selective about what to care about and accept life’s struggles rather than avoid them
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
 
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This good read introduces the idea of “growth mindset” vs “fixed mindset” and how beliefs about ability shape achievement
Mindset - Updated Edition: Change Your Thinking
 
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A classic in the self-help genre: teaches interpersonal skills, influencing others, and navigating relationships
How to Win Friends & Influence People
 
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This remains a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing
 
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This book explores the role of the mind-body link in conditions and diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and multiple sclerosis
When The Body Says No

Poetry

 
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A stunning collector's item, the Rupi Kaur Trilogy Boxed Set is a must-have for readers who enjoy Kaur’s work and all poetry lovers.
Rupi Kaur Trilogy Boxed Set

Fiction

 
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For anyone who wants more brain-food than thrillers normally provide
The Secret of Secrets: Robert Langdon Book 6
 
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Anyone who loves The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put down The Housemaid!
The Housemaid
 
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A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today
The Kite Runner
 
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The Frozen River is a GMA Book Club Pick for a reason. This gripping historical mystery follows a midwife who is pulled into a chilling investigation that exposes secrets, betrayal, and the hidden violence beneath a quiet 18th-century town. It’s imme...
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
 
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Torn by Richard Snodgrass is a raw, layered, beautifully written novel that explores grief, memory, and the fragile threads that hold families together. It’s emotional, gripping, slow-burning, and full of heart, the kind of literary fiction that pull...
Torn