each book was picked for the ones trying to figure out who they are, what they want, and how to keep going when everything feels uncertain. whether you're in university, navigating heartbreak, questioning your path, or just tired of pretending you're...
heartbreak, friendship, womanhood – raw and relatble. a love letter to your younger self.
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
unhinged, numb, and strangely healing. for when you're exhausted by life and want to opt out, even if just mentally.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
fragmented, poetic reflections on desire, grief, and emotional obsession. quietly devastating and beautiful.
Bluets by Maggie Nelson
practical, psychology-backed guidance on why your 20s matter—without the toxic productivity vibes
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter
loss, identity, culture, and grief. will shatter and stitch you back together in the same breath.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
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a lyrical novel about identity, trauma, and love. tender and painful in the most human way.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
a powerful memoir about reclaiming your voice after trauma. essential, especially for young women(like me, hehe)navigating power and pain.
Know My Name by Chanel Miller
a classic for a reason(one of my fave reads). deeply introspective, haunting, and reflective of mental health struggles no one talks about.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
empowering and personal. for when you're tired of playing it safe and want to live more honestly.
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
past internet chaos, past grief spiral. if you feel overstimulated and numb at once – this one gets it. seriously.
