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Must Read Books
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items I love to get lost in a great book! It’s one of the best ways to disconnect from everyday life. These are some of my favorite reads.
This book was a wild ride. I love a fascinating true story. This highlights the importance of having a true advocate on your side when you experience a medical emergency. Just wow.
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness (10th Anniv)
This was my first David Sedaris book. What a comedic genius! I laughed out loud multiple times. He’s a brilliant story teller.
Me Talk Pretty One Day: Sedaris, David
David Goggins is the ultimate badass. What he overcame to become a SEAL and how he continues to challenge himself past all limits 🤯
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind & Defy Odds
Please please please read “Can’t Hurt Me” before you dive into this one. Knowing Goggins before knowing what it was like for Jesse Itzler to train with him will make you laugh out loud and force you to think differently about your excuses.
Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training
I was blown away by the stories of Tara Westover’s upbringing. That alone would have made for a fascinating story, but what she was able to overcome and accomplish absolutely blew my mind.
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
I read this one a long time ago and it has always stuck with me and made me think differently about all of the factors that influence situations.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores
Jenny Lawson has a way with words and she shares stories that are equal parts ridiculous and relatable. If you love a humorous read, you will love this book.
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: Memoir
This is another funny one. Each chapter is a quick read that dives into Samantha Irby’s personal life. Get ready for awkward moments and honest reflections.
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life.: Essays
When you need an escape, turn to Cheryl. She’ll take you on a journey of discovery and healing.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
I kept seeing this book pop up as a recommended read. My only regret is not reading it sooner.
The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls
I got this for my kids to read, but got quickly pulled in and couldn’t put it down. The perspective of the narrator caught me off guard. This is a book that stuck with me.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 9780375842207
A classic. I can read this one over and over. I read this in school, but it hits different as an adult. Must read (again).
To Kill A Mockingbird: Pulitzer Prize Winner
This is another one that hits different as an adult. And I found out a fun fact - this was the l book that shaped Stephen King’s intense storytelling.
LORD OF THE FLIES a novel by WILLIAM GOLDING - lexiconic.net
I was looking for something light and humorous when I came across this delightful oddity. It’s beautifully put together. A+ for quality and color. Her stories and illustrations are hilarious. I actually laughed out loud by page 6. This is a fun esca...
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations