Books I have on my library about design, self development, autobiographies, novels
Sections
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Self improvement
Novels
Autobiographies/memoirs
Writing
Graphic novels
Art/Illustration/Design
Self improvement
It has great points to achieve your goals, very action-oriented focus
Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi, Hardcover
Great guide to turn challenges into opportunities
The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower
It helps you to create consistent changes in your life
Atomic Habits: Piccole Abitudini per Cambiamenti
Set in NY, perfect for fans of stylish love stories
Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh
Guide to deep listening and genuine connections
How To Know a Person: The Art of Seeing
Poetry about love, loss, healing and self discovery
Pillow Thoughts: Peppernell, Courtney
Guide to navigate common life challenges and be in charge
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - Bestseller
To focus more on yourself
The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying
Not everything is as important as our minds make us think
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Hardcover
Take control of your own life
Drama Free: Guide to Managing Family Relationships
End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide
Novels
A novel about romantic disillusionment, with a dark humour
Cómo me enamoré de Nicolas Cage by Carla Quevedo | eBook
The point of view of a teenager on family life and the difficulties of growning up
RUMBLE | Maitena | LUMEN
I learnt a lot about the game production world, really interesting!
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow - Zevin
Novel that explores love, loneliness, and the clash between desire and modern society’s emptiness.
The Elementary Particles : Houellebecq, Michel
Novel about love, infidelity, and the struggle to rebuild trust and meaning in marriage.
I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You by Courtney Maum
Novel about surviving the adult's world and its raw reality
El último hombre perfecto (Spanish Edition) eBook
Autobiographies/memoirs
Intimate memoir that reflects on aging, memory and the fragility of life.
Winter Journal by Paul Auster | eBook
Memoir about grief and how to make sense of it
The Year of Magical Thinking (National Book Award Winner)
Reflections on creativity, innovation and living with purpose
Steve Jobs: Make Something Wonderful
Candid memoir about overcoming depression, rediscovering joy, and finding healing through the transformative power of horses.
The Year of the Horses: A Memoir: Maum, Courtney
Powerful graphic memoir that uses candid dialogues to explore race, identity, family, and belonging in America.
Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob
Memoir about home, independence, and imagining new possibilities in the later stages of life.
Deborah Levy Real Estate (Hardback) /anglais
Robert Billott writes about a case that we all should know about
Exposure
Deborah Levy let us a little into her life to understand marriage, divorce, motherhood, always making reflections that I find on point. “Life can only be understood backwars; but it must lived forwards”:
Il costo della vita. Autobiografia in movimento
Writing
Great book for aspiring writers
On Writing: Autobiografia di un mestiere
Humorous guide that turns the simple act of pencil sharpening into a satirical deep dive into craftsmanship and obsession.
How to Sharpen Pencils: Practical & Theoretical
Practical guide that walks writers through drafting, revising, and finishing their novels with clarity and persistence.
Refuse to Be Done: Write & Rewrite Novel
Practical guide that helps writers navigate finishing, publishing, promoting, and surviving the journey of their first book.
Courtney Maum | Substack: Before and After the Book Deal
Graphic novels
If you are a fan of illustrated books, this one is for you
Roaming
A journey of the unexpected ways we may find each other.
Crushing (A Graphic Novel) by Sophie Burrows
The author share part of her life through this graphic novel
Phoebe's Diary
Art/Illustration/Design
Must have for aspiring illustrators
Drawing for Illustration
I ABSOLUTELY love this book, it has the whole Tove Jansson universe!
The Moomins: World of Moominvalley 80th Ed.
To learn more about cinema, and the impac of certain films and directos during decades
The Cinema Book
Love Tin tin series
La estrella misteriosa (cartoné) Tintin
Disney art is so amazing, this books shows a lot of sketches, ideas and final projects
The Walt Disney Film Archives: Animated Movies 1921-1968 (45th Ed.)
Great career advise if you are looking to be hired as an illustrator
The Illustrator's Guide: How to create an exceptional freelance illustration career
Great book to domain watercolors
Watercolor Food Illustration: Learn to Paint Realistic Foods, Ingredients and Keepsake Recipe Cards
Amazing book fir children to understand art
100 Things to Know About Art
Everything to know about ornaments
The World of Ornament
Discover the magic of Mary Blair and her use of color
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire
