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Books that I keep going back to ...
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items These are the books that I have read at least twice and still keep going back to, sometimes for reference and other times just for pure reading pleasure. From fiction to philosophy and life, and everything else in between.
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Fiction
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Life
Most practical life advice you can expect from books. And it's not monotonous to read like Meditations.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: Wealth & Happiness
Title can be confusing, it's not about “meditation” as such but about the private thoughts of Marcus Aurelius on how to live a good and calm life. The words feel like advice from a wise friend and can help you become kinder to yourself and stronger i...
Tip: Do not try to finish it quickly, read one or two chapters at a time and think about those chapters. Spend next few day to see if and how you can imbibe those learnings in your daily life. And then do the same with next chapter(s).
Tip: Do not try to finish it quickly, read one or two chapters at a time and think about those chapters. Spend next few day to see if and how you can imbibe those learnings in your daily life. And then do the same with next chapter(s).
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - 9781503280465
It is a must read for anyone stuck trying to please others or someone who worries too much about being liked. The ideas in the book can leave you feeling lighter and braver about living life on your own terms.
The Courage to Be Disliked: Japanese Phenomenon
Fiction
One of those books you never want to end and keep reading forever …
Shantaram | Barnes & Noble®
If you're into Indian mythology, you cannot miss this. Highly engaging, deeply emotional and full of action.
The Immortals Of Meluha (Shiva Trilogy Book 1)
Most Jeffrey Archer books are a good read on any given day but this series was something more and I ended up reading many of the books in series more than once. This is the kind of book series you want to binge-read without interruptions.
The Clifton Chronicles Series by Jeffrey Archer
This was my first Dostoevsky and tbh, I had to force myself to finish first couple of chapters but after that I couldn't put it down. It's been years but the characters live in my memory very clearly even now. It rarely happens that I remember the pl...
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
If you liked Harry Potter and LOTR then chances are you're gonna like this series as well. I had fun reading this series and found most of the books hard to put down once I started reading them. You get connected to the characters easily. If you're l...
The Echoes Saga - Philip C. Quaintrell
Hosseini is one of those authors whose books you want to read again and again to go through the emotional (read heart-wrenching) experience with a mix of hope and happiness. One of the more captivating books from Hosseini but most other books from hi...
The Kite Runner: Khaled Hosseini - Books
It is for people who enjoy stories full of mystery and sudden turns that keep you wondering what will happen next. Reading it gives you a quick and exciting escape where the tension builds and the surprises keep coming until the end. You will feel th...
The Housemaid: 9781538742570 - Freida McFadden
Hard to describe what this book does to you. It's fiction but it really hits you hard with the realities of life. The story is strange and sad but it stays with you and makes you think about kindness and what really matters.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Learning
This book tries to answer many of the questions about our existence logically in a way that it all fits. It'll challenge your beliefs and if you would take an unbiased view then you might end up changing you view on certain things, for good.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
One of the best books ever written on wealth and personal finance. Wish this book came when I was younger but then it's never too late.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Wealth Lessons