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Books That Changed My Brain Chemistry 📚

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Growing up, I visited my local library branch every Saturday and came home with at least three books. Needless to say, if I'm not watching a movie or a show, you can probably find me reading a book. Here are some books that changed my life and will c...
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Self-Help

 
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I've read my share of self-help books and I can say without hesitation that Atomic Habits is one of the best! I read this six years ago and I still use the Habit Tracker from this book.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones|Hardcover
 
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The one that started it all. The lessons in this book stay with you for years to come. I read this in high school and can still quote lines to this day. This book and Atomic Habits? You're set!
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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Autobiography + Biography

 
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Couldn't. Put. This. Book. Down. This book reads like a movie. In fact, it should be a movie. What a life! Fantastic insight into what a life in Wall Street looked like in the '90s.
Wolf Hustle: A Black Woman on Wall Street by Cin Fabré
 
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My absolute fave memoir of all time! I absolutely devoured this book. It's just that good. Her story is a must-read!
Becoming : Obama, Michelle
 
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To my SNL girlies out there, you gotta read this! A superb deep dive into the life of living legend Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live.
Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison

Fiction

 
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Not only is Graham Norton a witty TV host, but he's also an author? Solid author, if I do say so myself. Frankie is a feel-good story about friendship and self-discovery that whisks you away from Ireland to New York City.
Frankie by Graham Norton
 
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Unfortunately, I had the ending spoiled from Frasier in an episode of Cheers. Nonetheless, it's a thrilling mystery with a mind-blowing twist at the end!
Murder on the Orient Express Deluxe Collector's Edition: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie
 
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Swooning over Mr. Darcy is inevitable. Highly recommend this *classic*! It's a classic for a reason!
Pride and Prejudice (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) by Jane Austen ...
 
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Got chills after reading this book. This book just gets better with time and age. To say this is very relevant now is an understatement.
1984 by George Orwell
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A splendid story about the power of human connection set during the Second World War. Intimidated by the book length? Fear not, the chapters are short which makes reading this easier than it looks.
All the Light We Cannot See (Pulitzer Prize Winner) by Anthony Doerr