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Must-Read Books That Will Change Your Perspective on Life
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items If you’re looking for books that leave a lasting impact, challenge your thinking, and make you see the world differently, this list is for you. From deeply introspective novels to philosophical masterpieces, these books have influenced generations of...
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai isn’t just a book—it’s a descent. It pulled me into Yozo’s alienation so deeply that I started feeling it myself. His confessions don’t ask for sympathy, just understanding, and that’s what makes them so unsettling. The...
No Longer Human
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami is one of the best books I’ve ever read. From the very first page, it completely consumed me—every emotion felt raw, intimate, and hauntingly real. The novel carries a quiet melancholy, yet every moment is beautifull...
Norwegian Wood
Notes from Underground pulled me in with its raw, almost uncomfortable honesty. It’s dark, cynical, and painfully self-aware, making you question not just the narrator but yourself, too. If you like books that dig deep into the human psyche and don’t...
Notes from Underground (Vintage Classics)
The Double hooked me with its eerie, almost surreal descent into paranoia. Dostoevsky masterfully captures the feeling of losing grip on reality, making every page feel claustrophobic yet impossible to put down. It’s unsettling, thought-provoking, an...
The Double
The Da Vinci Code pulled me in from the start with its fast-paced mystery and intricate historical puzzles. It’s one of those books that keeps you turning pages late into the night, blending art, history, and conspiracy in a way that feels both thril...
The DaVinci Code/Angels & Demons DVD Set
The Harry Potter books are pure immersion—once you start, it’s like stepping into a world that feels just as real as our own. The magic isn’t just in spells and wands but in the friendships, mysteries, and the way the story grows darker and deeper wi...
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
Dostoevsky’s The Idiot, Crime and Punishment, and The Brothers Karamazov form a set of books that aren’t just stories but intense explorations of human nature, morality, and faith. Each one pulls you into the mind of its characters—whether it’s Myshk...
The Best of Dostoevsky Boxed Set
Letters to Milena is a deeply personal and raw read. Kafka’s vulnerability shines through as he expresses his fears, desires, and inner turmoil. If you enjoy intimate, introspective writing that captures the complexities of love and loneliness, this ...
Letters to Milena (The Schocken Kafka Library)
The Setting Sun is a haunting, introspective novel about disillusionment and despair in post-war Japan. If you enjoy deeply emotional, existential themes, it’s a powerful and unforgettable read.
The Setting Sun (New Directions Book)
Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai is a short, introspective read that delves into the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery. If you’re into stories that explore the fragility of youth and the emotional struggles of growing up, this one will leave an...
Schoolgirl (Modern Japanese Classics)
American Psycho is a brutal, darkly satirical exploration of a man’s descent into madness. If you’re drawn to intense, unsettling reads that critique society and challenge perceptions of morality, this book will leave a lasting impression.
American Psycho
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a beautifully tragic exploration of love, obsession, and the American Dream. If you enjoy stories that delve into the complexities of wealth, identity, and unattainable desires, this one captures it all in a...
The Great Gatsby - Reader's Library Classic
Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest and most powerful stories ever told. It explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. If you’re into epic tales with deep philosophical and existential questions, this ancient tex...
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a beautifully written, emotionally charged retelling of the Iliad through the eyes of Patroclus. If you enjoy stories of love, loss, and the complexities of fate set in the world of Greek mythology, this nov...
Song of Achilles, The
Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman is a deeply poignant exploration of love, desire, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting relationships. If you’re drawn to emotionally rich, introspective stories that capture the intensity of first love and the l...
Call Me by Your Name (MTI): A Novel