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My favorite book recs
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items I am a “ wanna be” reader but am not easily grabbed by a book, so If I can get lost in it, I highly recommend it. There isn't really a specific genre I am drawn to, its more about the writing, the story and the feeling it gives me. I just love it whe...
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I am a “ wanna be” reader but am not easily grabbed by a book, so If I can get lost in it, I highly recommend it. There isn't really a specific genre I am drawn to, its more about the writing, the story and the feeling it gives me. I just love it whe...
Gripping, heartfelt, I so loved getting lost in this book
The Women: A Novel
The sweetest story that reinspired my faith in humanity. A beautiful story and reminder that simple acts of Kindess can make the world a better place!
Theo of Golden: A Novel
This is one I want to keep on my bookshelf forever. It reveals the true harshness and pleasures of addiction. Even for a reader with no addiction, it is relatable, gripping, honest, raw and oh so worth reading
A Million Little Pieces
I really enjoyed The Glass Castle because it shows just how wild love is and just how whacky families are . It shows us how loyalty and care can get us through the most difficult of times. A wonderfully creative, emotional and honest story. An unforgetable title and story
The Glass Castle
#1 Best seller on NY Times is what first caught my attention. A powerful novel about connection, choices and change. The words inside are just as beautiful as the paiting on the cover
* NB- please note, this one is a hard cover.
* NB- please note, this one is a hard cover.
Whistler: A Novel
I laughed out loud more than once. Such an uplifting story. I got entranced by the weirdness humans have. It shows how we can be so odd, different and yet deep down we all long for connection.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (Reese's Book Club)
If you love elephants, you will love this story. These gentle giants are capable of so much more than we know. This is a touching true story of how Lawrence Anthony unexpectedly formed a special bond with an ‘unwanted’ herd of elephants in South Afri...
The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
Time passed by so quickly with this lovely book in my hands. I was initally drawn to it as its shortlisted for a women's fiction prize 2026. It is unusal in the sense that the entire book is composed of letters. A beautiful and entertaing thread that...
The Correspondent (Women's Prize for Fiction Winner)
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There are so many self help books out there. As a “ I always want to better myself” Junkie. These would be my top 10
Oprah recommends it, and so do I. I found it much easier than Eckhart's other famous book “ The power of now”. Learning to live in the moment, is not easy… Eckhart simplifies this abstract concept and makes it real and tangabile.
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Tenth Anniversary Edition)
Spiritual wisdom, in a story. I forgot about my soul, and this book reawakend it, and kick started me on my own spirtual quest.
Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
Yes, a single phrase can be so empowering. Educate your self with Mel's philosphy. I found it surprisingly easily and oh so effective. I went for a hardcover, because this one is going to do its rounds.
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About
Looking for purpose and meaning in who you are? This book guides us to answer these deep questions. It also helped me to become more aware of my expectations (of my self and others) and manage those more successfully! As the title says, our imperfect...
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (10th Anniversary Edition)
Whimsical and enchanting illustrations combined with the most powerful messages of wisdom. A beautiful story that gently shows us what really matters in life. When and how to let go and of course to cherish the present. Have a read and meet Mr Skully...
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