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My favorite book recs
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items A curated collection of books that actually changed my perspective. Covering mindset, finance, and some lighthearted reads for balance. No fluff, just pure value for your next read.
Honestly, at first I thought this was just a regular adventure book, but it turned out to be more about the courage to listen to your heart. The content is light, metaphorical, and not confusing. It's perfect to read when you're feeling “stuck” and n...
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
This book teaches us that the truth cannot be hidden forever, no matter how tightly a system tries to cover it up. In addition, there is a legendary quote here: “Manuscripts don't burn”—meaning that a sincere idea or work will always find a way to su...
The Master and Margarita: 50th-Anniversary Edition (Penguin ...
This book helps me live a more relaxed life without rushing. The content is simple: find the common ground between what we like, what we are good at, and what the world needs. It's perfect for those of you who are looking for a reason to wake up in t...
Ikigai: Japanese Secret to Long Happy Life
This classic book helped me realize that men and women really do speak different languages. It taught me to be more patient and not to misunderstand my partner so easily. A must-read for anyone who wants a more peaceful relationship.
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus - John Gray
I like this book because it gives four simple rules that are really hard to practice if we're not aware of them. It's about how we often torture ourselves with our own thoughts and other people's expectations. The language is light, straightforward, ...
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
This book honestly describes the awkward phase of starting college. It focuses on Selin, a new student at Harvard who is confused about her major, her first love via email, and the feeling of growing up but not knowing anything. The most valuable les...
The Idiot: Batuman, Elif
I feel that this book is very honest in describing the feeling of being “lost” amid the expectations of the world. The story is about Esther Greenwood, a talented young woman who feels trapped under a bell jar while trying to pursue a career in New Y...
The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics)
I used to think that successful people were successful because they were born with “talent.” But this book proves that there is another factor that is more important: perseverance or grit. Angela Duckworth explains through her research that it is the...
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
A collection of light reads for those who are bored: from the hilarious dark side of history, the relatable silly philosophy of pigeons, to practical techniques for keeping conversations flowing. Perfect for a break between heavy books.
Funny Comedy & Humor Books
For me, this is the kind of book that's great to read when you need a boost of optimism or want to learn how to manage your mindset so you don't easily become pessimistic when facing something. The main lesson is about the power of focus. We often do...
The Secret (The Secret Library) by Rhonda Byrne
If you need something really “light” to read that doesn't require much thought, this is it. The plot is funny, about a reporter who has to get his target (a Goblin) to break up with him in 10 days, but ends up getting caught up in his own feelings. I...
How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Jessie Sylva
I feel like this book is like a “hug” in written form. Haemin Sunim teaches us not only to be kind to others, but also to start being kind to ourselves. The language is very calm and the content is full of short quotes that really touch the heart, es...
Love for Imperfect Things - Haemin Sunim