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Books for Bookworms
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items My all time favorite books that even if I read it decades ago I still remember the learnings, the story and the joy of reading it. I hope those who love reading books will find it helpful, inspired and be entertained. Books are the windows to the wor...
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Life's Impactful Reads
Novels Worth your Time!
Financial Literacy Must Read Books
Life's Impactful Reads
One of the best books I've ever read about human relationships and our interconnectedness. Simple and easy read book.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Highly recommended! Such a good read, helps understand one self better. This book will show us how to embrace reality and achieve peace and serenity even if life is difficult.
The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition
A good read full of insights that can change one's perspective on people, money and personal growth regardless of what you do (profession/business).
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
This book will help us understand how to acquire power and avoid being manipulated and crushed by others. In this present day these powerful rules come in handy.
The 48 Laws of Power: Greene, Robert
A small yet powerful book that will impact our spiritual life, how we are dependent on God's grace and mercy.
The Prayer of Jabez in the Bible
This book is very helpful to maintain work life balance. It's very inspiring and insightful if we can adapt the learnings of this book and apply it to our life.
Tim Ferriss and The 4-Hour Workweek
A book that's full of strategic insights about life on how we become victorious in every battle we face.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
A book about forgiveness of one's self and others.
For One More Day by Mitch Albom
This book is all about the true meaning of time - humanity's relationship with time, the importance of living in the present and the acceptance of death.
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
A 40 daily inspirational read with a point to ponder, a verse to remember, doing and understanding what God wants you to do.
The Purpose Driven Life
Another Mitch Albom best selling book in which he himself is the character together with his old dying teacher. A heartwarming story about life, love, relationships and living with intention.
Tuesdays with Morrie
An easy read book about embracing change and finding success. A practical life lesson book.
Who Moved My Cheese?
The book is all about simple ways to find happiness, fulfillment and tranquility though everyday life is a struggle.
The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
A famous novel by Paulo Coelho that is all about pursuing your dreams by following what your heart desires.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
It's all about discovering your authentic self once before life takes its toll. A very helpful book that will remind us of our core self.
Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out: Phil McGraw
The content of this book is basically common and humorous on improving towards a quality life for everyone.
Being Happy!: Matthews, Andrew
A book that we can follow to start taking control of our life, our mind, body, relationships and finances.
Awaken-The-Giant-Within-Anthony-Robbins
It's an easy read book that highlights the importance of empathy, as the prince and the pauper learn to understand the struggles of different social classes.
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, COMPLETE, By Mark Twain
The book explains that success doesn’t come from huge life-changing moves overnight—it comes from improving by just 1% every day. These small actions compound, just like interest in a bank account. It's practical, motivating, and easy to apply especi...
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear
The main message of the book is that most human suffering comes from dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. According to Eckhart Tolle, true peace and happiness can only be found in the present moment—the “Now.” The Power of Now is deeply...
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
The book is written as a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man. The young man believes life is unfair and people are shaped by past trauma and circumstances. The philosopher argues that people are not trapped by their past—they can choose ho...
The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That ...
The central message of the book is that you are worthy of love, belonging and connection exactly as you are—not because you are perfect but because you are human. The Gifts of Imperfection is warm, compassionate and reflective. It’s especially meanin...
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed ...
The book encourages readers to stop doubting themselves and start creating the life they truly want. Jen Sincero combines humor, personal stories, practical advice, and mindset shifts to help readers identify limiting beliefs that keep them stuck.
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
This book is ideal if you're looking for deeper emotional healing and self-reflection. The greatest battle you'll ever fight is with yourself. When you face your fears, heal your emotional wounds, and stop getting in your own way, you can create a mo...
The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-sabotage Into Self-mastery
The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene is a book about understanding why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. It combines insights from psychology, history, philosophy, and biographies to help readers become more self-aware and better a...
The Laws of Human Nature: Greene, Robert
Novels Worth your Time!
My first Sidney Sheldon novel that made me a big fan of his writings and storytelling. Such a compelling story that you want to read in one sitting.
The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon
My first John Grisham novel that I was able to read and enjoy. Easy to read though the story evolves in the complexity of the law. From then on most of his novels I read and collect.
The Rainmaker by John Grisham
Another John Grisham book that I love much more than the movie adaptation. A compelling story of the intricacies of jury selection and legal processes that is believable.
The Runaway Jury by John Grisham
It's a best selling crime novel with a compelling story of family lies and secrets as the story unfolds.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
A controversial novel that draws criticism for it really doesn't depict the true nature of works of a Geisha in Japan, interesting to read.
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Beautifully written, the story explores all about loneliness, love, friendship, loss and the difference between the perspective of children and adults.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A personal journey of the author Elizabeth Gilbert to rediscover herself, well-written and easy to read.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
One of the best novels I've read. Filled with action and suspense it never gets boring. If you've watched the movie moreover you need to read the book.
The Godfather (The Godfather, #1) by Mario Puzo
A great book to read, Sybil is about the story of a woman with sixteen (16) separate personalities and her struggles against overwhelming odds for health and happiness.
Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities
A compelling novel of a young boy who struggles with depression and isolation for us to be reminded that it often has a deeper cause.
THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
The main gist of The Da Vinci Code is about a hidden truth buried in history and the dangerous lengths people will go to protect or reveal it. At its core, the story follows a murder investigation that turns into a race to uncover a centuries-old sec...
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Eleven Minutes explores one central question: Can love and physical desire truly coexist in a meaningful way? The book is sensual, philosophical and introspective—less about eroticism and more about understanding human connection.
Eleven Minutes: Paulo Coelho
The story is about ambition, greed, corruption, and survival—and how one man uses intelligence and strategy to fight his way out of a deadly system.
The Firm: A John Grisham novel
The story explores: Love and sacrifice,
disability and quality of life, personal freedom and difficult choices, the courage to live fully. The book asks difficult questions about love, autonomy, happiness and what makes life worth living. It’s not j...
Me Before You: Jojo Moyes
Must be read after the first novel - Me Before You to fully understand the journey of the characters in the book. The core message of the After You is healing doesn't happen overnight but life can still offer second chances after heartbreak.
After You: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy): Jojo Moyes
The Notebook is a heartfelt story about first love, second chances, lifelong devotion and loving someone faithfully through both joy and heartbreak.
The Notebook: Nicholas Sparks
Normal People is about two people who care deeply for one another but struggle to communicate their feelings. It shows that love alone is not always enough—healthy relationships also require honesty, vulnerability, and emotional maturity.
Normal People: A Novel - Sally Rooney
It's a fun, entertaining read with lovable characters and a meaningful message about consumerism, debt, and discovering what truly matters.
Confessions of a Shopaholic: A Novel: Kinsella, Sophie
The Nanny Diaries is a bestselling contemporary novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. The authors drew inspiration from their own experiences working as nannies for wealthy families in New York City. The novel is funny, heartfelt and at times he...
The Nanny Diaries: A Novel - Emma McLaughlin
The story is set in the American South during the 1930s and is told through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch. It explores themes of justice, racism, compassion, courage, and growing up. The "mockingbird" is a symbol of innocence. The novel ...
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Financial Literacy Must Read Books
It's one of the best books to read if you want to improve your relationship with money. The book teaches that financial success comes from patience, discipline, and good habits—not from chasing quick riches or making perfect investment decisions. If ...
The Psychology of Money: Morgan Housel
The biggest lesson of Rich Dad Poor Dad is that financial freedom comes from understanding money, acquiring income-producing assets and making intentional long-term financial decisions. It encourages readers to move beyond simply earning a paycheck a...
Rich Dad Poor Dad: Robert Kiyosaki
It's one of the easiest and most inspiring books on personal finance, especially for beginners. The book teaches that wealth isn't built by earning a huge income overnight—it grows through simple habits practiced consistently over many years.
The Richest Man in Babylon: Clason, George S
The biggest lesson of this book - building wealth is more about habits than income. You don't need to look rich to become rich. Consistent saving, disciplined spending, and long-term investing can lead to financial independence over time.
The Millionaire Next Door
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is widely regarded as the classic book on investing. The biggest lesson is that successful investing is less about predicting the future and more about following a disciplined process. Focus on buying quali...
The Intelligent Investor
Your Money or Your Life is one of the most influential books on personal finance and financial independence. The biggest lesson is that the purpose of money isn't simply to become rich—it's to buy back your time and allow you to live according to you...
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship ...
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins is a practical guide to achieving financial independence through simple, low-cost investing. It argues that building wealth doesn't require expert stock-picking or constantly watching the market. The biggest le...
The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial ...
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a bestselling personal finance book that provides a step-by-step plan for getting out of debt, building savings and creating long-term financial stability.
The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey