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Books I think about too much
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items I’ve always believed that the right book, at the right time, can change everything. This list holds the stories that stayed with me long after I finished them. Especially The little Prince, which has been a personal favorite of mine for years. Whenev...
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The library
The reading nook
The library
I didn’t collect these books on purpose. I just found myself returning to them at different points in my life, sometimes without even realizing why.
Some of them sat with me during quiet nights. Some found me when I felt lost, or unsure of who I was becoming. And for some reason, they just never really left me.
These aren’t just good reads to me. They feel like memories, like versions of myself I met along the way. If you pick one up, I really hope it meets you where you are too.
This book is the only thing that pulls me back to earth. Or off it. It's like my gentle reminder that if you stop looking for the sheep inside the box, you’ve basically stopped living.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Paperback
There was a moment last year when I felt like I was at a total crossroads. I feel paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake. I opened this to a random page about ‘Maktub’. It is an Arabic phrase meaning ‘it is written’. I'll never forget that. It hel...
The Alchemist: A Modern Classic Fable
Finished this at 3:00 AM, staring at my ceiling, feeling a grief that wasn't even mine. This book will teach you that the beauty of a brief moment is worth the lifetime of missing it.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Goodreads
For anyone who lives in a 'what if' loop. I spent months regretting past choices until I read this. It showed me that I don't need to live every version of my life to find the 'perfect' one. I just need to actually live the one I'm in. It's a gentle ...
The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, #1) - Goodreads
Life isn't a fairy tale and some endings just suck. This book doesn't lie about that. It’s raw, it’s angry, and it’s about the truths we hide from ourselves.
A Monster Calls: Inspired by Siobhan Dowd
I read this during a period of heavy burnout. I was trying to be everything for everyone, and I was failing. I hit the page where the Horse says, 'Asking for help isn't giving up, it's refusing to give up.' I actually sat there and cried. Its a good ...
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
It’s a record of a student’s final lessons from his dying professor, but it feels like a guidebook for anyone who is lost. It’s the book I give to anyone who feels like they’re running a race they didn't sign up for.:)
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man & Life
The reading nook
I’ll be the first to admit that for the longest time, I thought this kind of stuff was just for the aesthetic. I figured people only bought these things to take pretty photos for a trend or to look like they had their life together. But I was wrong. ...
If you read at night, just get it.I stopped using my phone flashlight or the big room light because they kept me awake for hours after. This one is just... chill. It’s warm, it doesn't hurt your eyes, and it actually helps me wind down.
Amber Light Giftable Book Light - Blue Block
If I’m spiraling or just having a day, one cup usually fixes it. Plus, it smells amazing.
Earl Grey Tea - The Republic of Tea
Best investment I’ve made for my sanity.I put these on even when I’m not listening to music, just to get some silence so I can actually think.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
I hate writing in my books, but I hate forgetting good lines even more. I just slap these over the text and scribble my thoughts.
Transparent Sticky Notes - Amazon.com