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My favorite book recs
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items Book drop. Just sharing what I’ve enjoyed lately. I’m in a book club, so expect more of these.
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Fiction
Non fiction
It made me laugh, process my feels, and relate. The author is a talented writer, and between the lines, she shows her imperfect journey and brings the reader along. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives ...
If you’re drawn to stories about power structures, quiet conflict, and what it means to survive systems that pretend to care, this one’s for you.
It’s a clear-eyed account from someone who’s seen the inside of one of the world’s most powerful compan...
Careless People: A Story of Where I Used to Work
Oh, you've got your hands on Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo! What a powerful, unforgettable book this is. It's an incredibly raw and honest look at a dark chapter in 1970s Berlin, seen through the eyes of a young girl. Christiane's story ...
Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo by Christiane V. Felscherinow
This is a fantastic deep dive into the heart of modern design. It beautifully illustrates how the Bauhaus movement revolutionized art and everyday objects, emphasizing clean lines and purposeful forms. Flipping through its pages, you'll discover the ...
Bauhaus-Archiv
This book is a unique and profound exploration of creativity itself, not just for artists, but for anyone looking to tap into their innovative spirit. Rubin, a legendary music producer, shares his deep insights into the creative process, offering a m...
The Creative Act: A Way of Being : Rubin, Rick
This book delves into the topic of highly sensitive people (HSP), exploring how to recognize this trait, leverage its strengths, understand its origins from childhood, and manage daily life and sensory overload. It even includes exercises for greater...
Suchergebnis Amazon.de: Hochsensibilität Bücher
Hatje Cantz Verlag. That's a renowned art publisher, which totally aligns with the artistic and abstract nature of the book's cover and the club's image.
It’s a high-quality publication, featuring incredible photography and visual art that captures t...
Berghain
Seriously, if you're like me and obsess over incredible books, you NEED to hear about this one. We're all used to seeing celebs looking super polished and, let's be real, a bit generic in fashion shoots, right? But this book flips the script entirely...
Peter Lindbergh. On Fashion Photography. 45th Ed.
Fiction
I didn’t realize how heavy forgetting could feel until I read The Memory Police.
There’s a loneliness to this book, because everything is quietly… fading.
Objects disappear. Then memories.
And everyone adjusts, as if that’s normal.
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
Surveillance. Control. Yes.
But what hits the hardest?
Freedom disappears as a word, so the concept becomes unthinkable.
Loyalty shifts from truth to the Party. Even your mind becomes suspect.
There’s a reason this book is banned in dictatorships a...
1984
This book is a deep dive into philosophy, love, and politics, all set against the backdrop of the 1968 Prague Spring and the subsequent Russian occupation. Kundera explores big questions about life's meaning, fate versus choice, and the concept of "e...
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)