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Books I loved when I was a young adult
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Lauren Jackson-Moore
I use to love reading like a decade ago. These books were some of my favorite. A lot of them were actually read for my acting school classes
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YA Novels
Art books
Books I read in school
Inspirational
YA Novels
I remember loving this book. I really got into dystopia novels after reading the hunger games
Ultimate Unwind Paperback Collection Boxed Set
Books like this had me actually sitting down and reading rather than doom scrolling tumblr at the time lol
Starters
I went to the midnight showing of the movie adaptation of this. I still have my merch for getting those midnight tickets.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Hardcover
I remember really loving this book and being so excited for the movie adaptation
Before I Fall
This whole series is incredible. The movie honestly didn't do it justice. It's a must read!
The Knife of Never Letting Go + Bonus Story
Ellen Hopkins' books were always a favorite of mine growing up. The twist in this book is wild.
Identical
My first therapist ever suggested this book to me and I really really liked it. I never saw the movie though
Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America
The hunger games changed my life. I met so many amazing people through being a fan of these books
The Hunger Games (Book 1) by Suzanne Collins
Art books
I loved learning some cute new doodles with these books. It's a really fun book to use when you want to mindlessly draw or doodle.
Mini Kawaii Doodle Class: Super-Cute Sketches Vol 2
this book was very helpful in teaching me how to draw certain flowers. I still use it as a resource
How To Draw Modern Florals: Flowers & Cacti
You NEED this book if you are wanting to learn calligraphy but hate your hand writing
Hand Lettering 101: Calligraphy Workbook
This is an incredible book about color theory. One of the best in my opinion.
Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniv Ed
Books I read in school
The alexander technique was one of my favorite things to learn in acting school
Body, Breath and Being: Alexander Technique
This is a really good read for discovering your literal voice
Freeing the Natural Voice: Imagery & Art
The Writer's Journey is such a good book to read if you want to learn about the structures of storytelling
The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure 3rd Ed
Inspirational
Brene Brown is an incredible author. Her books are really the only "self help" kind of books I don't end up rolling my eyes at
Daring Greatly: Courage to Be Vulnerable
