From biographies to manga, I have collected a wide range of books that I always return to. Here are a few novels, memoirs, poems, manga, and comic books that you would want to keep reading and rereading over time. *affiliate links attached*
The series is too good, I read all the books in 1-2 months
The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy: Crazy Rich Asians / China Rich Girlfriend / Rich People Problems
One of the best, truthful, relatable to some, biographical books I've read
Cicely Tyson: Just as I Am
Love the books by McMillan, very entertaining
Disappearing Acts
For those who want to travel to discover oneself
Black Girl in Paris
Love the 1995 movie redition so I had to read the book!
Sense and Sensibility
Translated poems by Rumi & Shams Tabriz on friendship and love
Rumi: Soul Fury on Friendship with Shams
Sailor Moon is one of my favorite anime shows, and this manga is beautifully illustrated
Sailor Moon #1 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection)
I love the illustrations from the haircare steps to the storytelling flows between the four women
Wash Day Diaries
I love the Archie franchise and Christmas, so a perfect comicbook to read during the holidays
Archie: 80 Years of Christmas
One of the first self-help, personal growth books I bought for myself during university to slow down and relax in the now
Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life
Deep, emotional story involving family history and connection
The Daughters of Madurai
Story + movie = 10/10, about a young woman's connection with food as self-expression
Like Water for Chocolate
Entertaining storyline with the fake-dating romantic trope
The Spanish Love Deception
I read the 1st of the series in high school, and was immediately hooked on the memoir
Persepolis Box Set
A helpful guide to acknowledge your inner truth
The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace