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Books you MUST 📚✨
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items Sharing the reads that changed my mind,my perspective, and stuck with me long after the last page. 📚✨
These aren’t just books - they’re experiences, lessons, and little sparks of inspiration you won’t want to miss.
Helps you realise why you should pursue purpose over passion,embrace negativity,see the wisdom in daily routine and become aware of your cognitive biases that are creating the way you see life!
101 ESSAYS that will CHANGE the way YOU THINK Brianna Wiest
A sharp, thought-provoking guide blending psychology, philosophy, and practical life advice.
Some rules hit hard and feel immediately useful; others are dense and philosophical. Not light reading, but definitely eye-opening if you want structure and...
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: Peterson, Jordan
A simple, inspiring guide to finding purpose and joy in everyday life. Combines Japanese philosophy with practical tips for living longer, happier, and more meaningful days. Light, uplifting, and easy to apply — perfect for anyone seeking balance and...
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Teaches mindfulness and letting go of overthinking, ego, and stress. Can feel heavy at times, but life-changing if you really embrace it — a must-read for anyone seeking calm and clarity.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: Tolle, Eckhart
A beautifully written, bittersweet story about love, loss, and the lingering scars of history. Shafak weaves human emotions with nature in a poetic way, making the book both heart-wrenching and deeply moving. Perfect if you love stories that stay wit...
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
A super quick, easy read with a big message about change and adaptability. Uses a simple story to show why embracing change is better than resisting it. Short, practical, and perfect for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life or work shifts.
Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work ...
Love this book very much. A beautifully written, immersive retelling of the life of the witch Circe from Greek mythology. Explores identity, power, and resilience. Deeply emotional, empowering, and poetic. Perfect for anyone who loves mythology with ...
Circe by Madeline Miller
A bold, thought-provoking look at relationships, love, and society’s rules. Russell challenges traditional ideas about marriage, sexuality, and morality with sharp logic and wit. Not for light reading, but essential if you want to rethink conventiona...
Marriage and morals
A quiet, captivating story inspired by the famous painting. Lushly descriptive, intimate, and full of subtle tension — explores art, love, and class in 17th-century Holland. Perfect if you love character-driven historical fiction that lingers in your...
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
Classic Austen at its thoughtful best. Explores morality, social class, and personal growth with wit and subtle tension. Slower than her other novels, but rich in character depth and quiet drama — perfect for fans of classic, reflective storytelling.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
A timeless tale of love, ambition, and the illusions of the American Dream. Glamorous, tragic, and hauntingly beautiful — Fitzgerald’s writing makes every page feel cinematic. Perfect if you love stories about desire, wealth, and the price of chasing...
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald