I don't read for clout. I read because something was broken and I needed to fix it. These ones actually worked.
Skinny book, massive idea. Read it in one sitting and immediately understood why I needed to stop waiting until I was 'ready' to start sharing my work online.
Show Your Work! a book by Austin Kleon
Free online but worth buying physical. Naval's thoughts on wealth, happiness, and leverage are the kind of things you'll reread every six months and catch something new each time.
Almanack of Naval Ravikant
If you've never read an African novel because you thought it wasn't your thing — start here. Chimamanda writes like she's pulling something out of your chest. Stunning.
Purple Hibiscus - Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi | Książka w Empik
Not a life manual — a decoder ring. Understanding how power moves in rooms helped me navigate professional situations I didn't have language for before. Read it with your eyes open.