This list encompasses diverse genres and perspectives, offering a wide range of insights into the human experience. The selection balances fiction and non-fiction, aiming to provide a rich tapestry of life's complexities.
Explores unconventional notions of success and happiness.
Convenience Store Woman: A Novel by Sayaka Murata, Paperback
A poignant exploration of purpose, identity, and the human condition.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, Paperback
A classic novel examining responsibility, hubris, and the consequences of our actions.
Frankenstein (Signature Classics) by Mary Shelley, Paperback
A surreal tale questioning our relationship with work and societal structures.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Paperback
A powerful novel exploring themes of migration, faith, and addiction.
Transcendent Kingdom (Signed Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)
A moving story about appreciating life's fleeting moments and the importance of family.
'My Brilliant Life' by Kim Ae-ran (Review) - Tony's Reading List
A celebration of hedonism, self-acceptance, and defying societal norms.
The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, Paperback
A stark portrayal of sexism and patriarchy in modern society.
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982: A Novel by Cho Nam-Joo, Paperback
A coming-of-age story exploring themes of racial injustice, compassion, and moral courage.
To Kill a Mockingbird (Pulitzer Prize Winner) by Harper Lee, Paperback
A multi-generational saga depicting the cyclical nature of life and love.
One Hundred Years of Solitude|Paperback
A powerful memoir exploring the search for meaning in the face of suffering.
Man's Search for Meaning (B&N Exclusive Edition)
A classic guide to improving interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Paperback
Presents principles for personal and professional effectiveness.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition
A counterintuitive approach to self-improvement and finding meaning.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living ...
Explores the law of attraction and its potential to manifest desires.
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Hardcover
A philosophical novel exploring faith, survival, and the power of storytelling.
Life of Pi: A Novel by Yann Martel, Paperback
Explores the two systems of thinking that drive our decisions.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Paperback
A guide to unlocking creativity and self-expression.
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition by Julia Cameron, Paperback
Celebrates introversion and its strengths.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
A stream-of-consciousness novel exploring themes of memory and time.
Mrs. Dalloway (Signature Classics) by Virginia Woolf, Paperback
A satirical war novel exploring the absurdity of war and bureaucracy.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, Paperback
A non-fiction account of a major corporate scandal.
Bad Blood: Secrets & Lies in Silicon Valley
Explores the ongoing mass extinction event.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
Investigates the factors that have shaped human history.
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
