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The Top Books To Read In Your Mid-20's
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items Your 20's are the most formative time in your life, and all of the books below will help get you settled as a creative, a working professional, and a dreamer.
In this day and age, technology is nearly a necessity. But what this book aims to do, is to make technology's best parts work in our favor — rather than to let us get overtaken by the addictive and mindless qualities of it.
Digital Minimalism: A Focused Life
Rick Rubin is one of the most notorious producers in the music industry, and this book is a one stop shop on how to bring more creativity into your life. One of my must reads for anyone.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
This poetry book is exactly what you hope every collection of poems will be when you first pick it up. It's thought provoking, it's sad, it's grounding, and her words cut far deeper than the surface. I could not recommend A Thousand Mornings more.
A Thousand Mornings
Film For Her highlights the journey of the author from growing up in a small town, to seeing the world. There are well thought out stories shared through its pages, and the canvas cover + the film photos add a really unique layer to the read.
Film for Her
I'm not one to read many business owner books, but after listening through the audio book for this, I feel a stronger love for a brand I wear constantly, and a fire was lit under me to continue taking risks in pursuing my dreams. (Phil Knight's son a...
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
This one is a bit more left field than what I've added so far, but what's life without a bit of fantasy escapism? DCC is a great shout for anyone looking for a D&D related world, and it honestly was my favorite fiction read of the year so far.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
In your 20's, it's easy to feel like you're behind. This book encourages that in a lot of ways. The world is structured to have immediate and short term gratification, but Stanford Professor Cal Newport offers up a different way to approach things.
Slow Productivity: Accomplishment Without Burnout
Everyone needs a little bit of real world fiction every now and then. This one is from one of the most prolific writers in the space, and it highlights an unexpected romance that will make you fall deeper for your partner, or will make you be more op...
Funny Story
This book came across my plate at a time where I needed help structuring where I draw inspiration and how I properly give credit to it, and it is a must read for anyone who creates in any way.
Steal Like an Artist
We are now getting old enough to where the creators we watched growing up, are starting to take different paths. This one in particular is about one of Yes Theory's members following his own call, and it shares the journey of the brand up to this poi...
Talk to Strangers: The Yes Theory Story
This is your classic "who dunnit?" Only this time, the tone of voice is a sort of break the fourth wall sarcastic type. Really good read, and the follow up to it is just as strong.
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Growing up means getting exposed to the world and all of its nuances, and Heartstopper feels like one of those books (and shows) that fills you with more compassion, love, and understanding for those around you. Would recommmend this to all ages!
Heartstopper
If you're a fan of graphic novels or manga, I don't have any better recommendations than FMA. It's been my favorite read in the world of manga, and serves as a great entry point for anyone trying to do the same.
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1
Let Your Mind Run is a running book that is all about breaking down mental barriers. One of the most accomplished runners of her time bares all with the mental and physical hurdles she had to overcome to get to where she is today.
Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Victory
Last but not least, is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. The pop culture references are awesome, and the underlying message that the real world matters just as much as the online one is something that should never be lost.
Ready Player One