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Books That Have Altered My Brain Chemistry - In The Best Ways!
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items These books didn't just entertain me - they shifted how I think, feel, heal, and see myself. Each one left a mark, rewired something soft and powerful in my mind, and stayed with me long after the last page. If you're craving growth, depth, comfort, ...
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Stories That Sat With Me
Fiction That Rewired Something
Self-Help That Actually Helped
A Taste For the Unknown
Reads Best Enjoyed in Private
"Why Did That Hit So Deep?" Moments
Stories That Sat With Me
Fiction that lingered long after the last page - emotional, immersive, unforgettable!
I always enjoy going back to these stories just to feel the feeling of ROMANCE and love. I love that all the novels are in one book, can read these back to back with ease.
Complete Novels of Jane Austen (Leather)
If you're into vampires, this one is the book to read. The vampires in this book aren't your average vampires. SO worth the read!
Immortal Dark Trilogy #1 - Tigest Girma
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PART TWO of Immortal Dark, the first book was so good, the second one is even better. I've gone back to both of these about a dozen times already! I'm obsessed!
Eternal Ruin (Immortal Dark, #2) by Tigest Girma
We all know the story of achilles, but this one is so worth the read. It is told from the perspective of Patroclus… and that's all I have to say, read it for yourself :)
The Song of Achilles: A Novel (P.S.)
A Goddess falls in love with a mortal, very romantic and I always pull this off the shelf if I want to tap into my lover girl era!
Circe by Madeline Miller
This book always has me on edge, no matter how many times I read it. Everyone needs this on their shelves
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Fiction That Rewired Something
The reads that quietly shifted my inner world through story alone.
I can't get over this book! I can't get over Kaine, I can't get over Helena! I can't get over Kaine and Helena! IYKYK ;)
Alchemised by SenLinYu
This one really rewired something in my brain… I'll leave it to you to discover! This is one you have to feel out on your own.
The Screwtape Letters: Lewis, C. S.
In literary terms, this book is a masterpiece. It is SO well-written! Mr. Ishiguro gives a perfect voice for his characters, that is for sure.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
This book was one of those rare reads that feels deeply personal while still being universally relatable. The concept of exploring alternate versions of one’s life could have felt heavy, but it’s handled with such care and consideration. Try this out...
The Midnight Library (The Midnight World, #1) by Matt Haig
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This book is one of my favorite stories. Martel blends reality and fantasy so well that I had to keep checking to see if it said "based on a true story" anywhere, somewhere hahaha!
Life of Pi: A Novel: Martel, Yann
Self-Help That Actually Helped
No fluff - just the books that grounded me, softened me, or clarified something important.
this book carefully unveils the transformative teachings and depth of Goddard's insights. This book promotes personal empowerment and SELF WORTH. this book sticks with me in my soul, no matter where I go.
The Power of Awareness: Neville Goddard - Books
This book, which explains the teachings of Abraham, offers a fascinating look into the concept of manifestation. It emphasizes the idea that we can attract what we desire by simply aligning our mindsets with our desires and focusing on them in a part...
The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of A…
SELF TALK is everything. how you speak of and about yourself is KEY. Rewire the way you think and CARRY yourself, read this to tap into self talk literacy!
Updated and Expanded: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maltz
proved to be a valuable resource, and I have implemented it into my personal and family life.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
This is a short book that is worth the deep dive into exploring slowly.
The Untethered Soul: Journey Beyond Yourself
This a classic. I highly recommend this one for your self help shelves!
You Can Heal Your Life: Hay, Louise
A Taste For the Unknown
Mystery with atmosphere, intrigue, and just enough darkness.
This is very unputdownable! I love coming back to this one from time to time.
The Silent Patient - Michaelides, Alex: Books
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“Rebecca”, is a classic gothic novel that was written in 1938 by Daphne du Maurier and it maintains a strong eerily theme throughout, it’s an exquisite psychological thriller, narrated by an unnamed woman who becomes the second wife of Maxim de Winte...
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Greek Tragedy meets Comedy of Manners. Crime and Punishment meets The Great Gatsby.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Reads Best Enjoyed in Private
You already know ;)
If you love the relationship between Darcy & Orion from ZA, this is going to be right up your alley! I loved this one so much
The Coven (Coven of Bones, #1) by Harper L. Woods
This is the second book of the series to The Coven. Loved this one so much
The Cursed (Coven of Bones, #2) by Harper L. Woods
This will have you on edge from the very first chapter! Highly Recommended!
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1)
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Wild, taboo, and very unputdownable! love this and you will too!
Credence by Penelope Douglas
Tastefully wicked ;)
The Ritual: A Dark College Romance - Kindle
"Why Did That Hit So Deep?" Moments
Books that surprised me - emotionally, romantically, or otherwise.
soul punching, worth the read.
A Little Life: Yanagihara, Hanya
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so much emotional complexity and perspective criticisms.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
this book by Plath, provides a raw and unflinching look at the dark corners of the psyche and the pervasive loneliness that many individuals face in modern society. absolute worth the read!
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
This one is very unique, in its own way. This book left me completely speechless.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
this lyrical novel is structured as a letter from a son to his mom. Set in vietnam after the war. worth the read, I go back to this often.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong