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Books That Stayed With Me
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items My personal stash of stories that really stick with me - the ones I keep coming back to and can’t stop thinking about. These are the books that made me laugh, think, or feel something I didn’t expect, and I’d recommend them to anyone who loves gettin...
The Stranger really impressed me. Camus’ writing is simple but powerful, and the story of Meursault — detached, curious, and facing life’s absurdities — stayed with me long after I finished it. It’s thought-provoking and makes you reflect on existenc...
The Stranger by Albert Camus
Frankenstein really surprised me. It’s not just a horror story - it’s emotional, sad, and deeply human. Mary Shelley makes you think about loneliness, responsibility, and what it means to create and abandon life. I found myself feeling for the monste...
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
It has a very interesting world and it’s so emotional and intense to read. You feel like you’re inside it.
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel by Ray Bradbury, Paperback
Dracula pulled me in with its dark, gothic atmosphere and slow-building tension. I love the eerie mood, the letters and diary entries, and how the story feels haunting without rushing. It’s dramatic, mysterious, and surprisingly emotional - the kind ...
Dracula by Bram Stoker
It's a calm, beautifully illustrated guide that explains how civilization works - from food and tools to energy, medicine, and community. It’s easy to read, thoughtful, and inspiring rather than technical or scary. I’d recommend it if you like big id...
'The Book': Rebuilding Civilization – Review
This is one of my favorite books. It follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tracking rogue androids, and dives into big questions about empathy, identity, and what it means to be human. Fun fact: it’s the book that inspired Blade Runner! If you love t...
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Blade Inspiration
Just Kids by Patti Smith is a warm, intimate memoir about friendship, art, and growing up together while chasing creative dreams in New York. It’s tender, honest, and full of feeling. I would especially recommend it to you if you love Patti Smith — i...
Just Kids: A National Book Award Winner
The Plague left a strong impression on me. It’s quiet, heavy, and deeply human - not just about illness, but about how people respond to fear, isolation, and responsibility. Camus writes in a way that feels calm and honest, and the story makes you th...
The Plague by Albert Camus
You hold the power to stop letting others control your life. By letting go of their opinions, drama, and expectations, you break free from the exhausting cycle of managing everyone and everything around you. The Let Them Theory shows you how to take ...
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
This is my favorite book, a sci-fi classic that practically invented cyberpunk. It follows Case, a washed-up hacker, as he’s pulled back into the dangerous world of cyberspace and corporate espionage. The book is full of high-tech, neon-lit settings,...
Neuromancer by Gibson William
Jane Eyre has always been my comfort book. I loved it when I was a little girl, and it still feels special to return to Jane’s story of courage, love, and independence. Her journey, her spirit, and the way she stands up for herself always makes me fe...
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
The Collector by John Fowles tells the story of Frederick Clegg, a lonely, socially awkward man who becomes obsessed with a young art student named Miranda. In a chilling and suspenseful tale, he kidnaps her, believing that by controlling her, he can...
The Collector by John Fowles
it’s more than just a story - it’s a warning, a conversation, and a glimpse into a world that makes you think about freedom, truth, and the power around us. The characters, the tension, and the ideas stick with you long after you finish it. Even thou...
Orwell's 1984
Animal Farm is a clever, powerful story about a group of farm animals who overthrow their human owner, only to find themselves facing a new kind of tyranny. It’s a short, sharp tale that explores themes of power, corruption, and equality, all in a wa...
Animal Farm - George Orwell: Books
Anna Karenina is a timeless classic that follows the life of Anna, a woman navigating love, passion, and societal expectations in 19th-century Russia. The story dives deep into human emotions, relationships, and the choices that shape our lives. It’s...
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Crime and Punishment tells the story of Raskolnikov, a young man who commits a crime and struggles with guilt, morality, and his own conscience. It’s a deep look at human choices and consequences, but told in a way that keeps you hooked. Perfect if y...
Crime and Punishment by Fydor Dostoyevsky
Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. I love how witty and clever Jane Austen’s writing is, and the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy never gets old. It’s full of romance, humor, and sharp observations about society, and I always fin...
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Lolita is one of those books that stays with you. Nabokov’s writing is beautiful and haunting, and the story — complex and intense — really makes you think about obsession, manipulation, and human nature. It’s not an easy read, but if you appreciate ...
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Dune really impressed me. The world feels deep and alive, and I loved getting lost in its politics, power struggles, and atmosphere. It’s the kind of sci-fi that stays with you and makes you want to think about it long after you’re done reading.
Dune by Frank Herbert
War and Peace is one of my all-time favorites. I love how it weaves epic battles, family drama, and deep reflections on life all in one story. The characters feel so real, and the way Tolstoy captures love, loss, and human nature is incredible. It’s ...
War And Peace by Leo Tolstoy
The Master and Margarita is one of those books that feels magical every time I think about it. It’s strange, funny, dark, and deeply moving all at once. I love how Bulgakov mixes satire, love, and fantasy so effortlessly - it feels clever but also em...
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov