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my favorite books
9
items some of best books i've read, that i'd actually want to recommend to other people.
Sections
4
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
Self-Help/Productivity
Fiction
Really transports you to a different world. Beautiful imagery that brings the fantasy to life, without sounding too fake or over exaggerated. Loved the deep story lines, and the work put into each character/species backstories.
The Hobbit
I've got a rocky relationship with this book, I read it halfway and struggled so much to get through it, it felt slow and boring. However, when I found myself with extra free time, I re-read through it so quickly, and fell in love. It takes a thoroug...
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
One of my all time favorites. Zusak writes in such an engaging way, I ended up reading this whole book in one sitting. The main character's positive arc that led him from a “nobody” to impacting so many people was compelling, and I just couldn't wait...
I Am the Messenger
I read this book so quickly, because it was absolutely invigorating, that I completely missed the twist at the end. In discussing it with friends, I realized I had a completely different understanding than them, and so I re-read the entire book, and ...
Where the Crawdads Sing
Historical Fiction
A beautiful showcase of two children's friendship amidst awful times. The book shows that to a child, it doesn't matter who or what another person is, that won't stop them from becoming friends, even if a wire fence stands between them.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Non-Fiction
One of my comfort books, I'll come back and flip to a random chapter whenever I need a quick serotonin boost. Each chapter is a real life experience from the life of James Herriot, a British veterinarian. He takes care of everything from small cats a...
All Creatures Great and Small
An absolutely fascinating account of one of the men behind many special operations in the U.S. military. I was absolutely enthralled by some of the things McRaven went through, especially through the lens of someone higher in authority. He tells the ...
Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations
Self-Help/Productivity
McRaven uses a different story from his life in each chapter to make a connection to a life lesson. The rigidness of military life all of a sudden seems like something you would want to implement into portions of your life, or maybe you'll just reali...
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
This book is popular for all the right reasons. It is constantly on my mind as something to read again, as each time I've read it I've gained something new. He approaches habits with a few simple steps you can use to either build good habits, or brea...
Atomic Habits