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Great Books to Read (repeatedly)

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a collection of my favorite literature and books that span existential pondering to light-hearted reads; these are the books I return to and reference often, works of literature I find myself returning to again and again
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existential

 
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a wonderful selection of Rumi's best quotes and reflections; a great quote-a-day format.
A Year with Rumi: Daily Reflections & Poems
 
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Cheryl Strayed puts to words things we all feel; to be seen this way is an unforgettable gift.
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love & Life
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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
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A classic annual read to remind you of the purpose of life and inspire you to be present and grateful.
Barnes & Noble
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Reflections on the Psalms (Harvest Book)
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Explorations of a Cosmic Soul with Author Notes
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A fascinating collection of theories of god, the afterlife, reality, and what's possible.
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives
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Small Cures
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PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions on Postcards
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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom
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Ancestors Said: 365 Meditations for Peace
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An amazing book (and guide) to witchiness, legacy, knowledge preservation, and what we want to leave behind
Grimoire Girl: Modern Spellbook of Magic & Mischief
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The In-Between: Unforgettable Final Moments
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
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Darby, Love: Alive Things Mom Said to Me
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By the Time You Read This: Cheslie's Story
 
Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life
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Such a fascinating book and a creative approach to showing readers how “evil” (whatever you believe it to be) can insert itself into our lives so insidiously.
The Screwtape Letters

mystery

 
Murder on the Orient Express: Hercule Poirot
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The Murder on the Links: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
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The Mystery of the Blue Train: Hercule Poirot
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comedy

 
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (Book)
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The Last Black Unicorn: Comedian Memoir
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interactive

 
Vs. A Journal of Choices
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Tiny Tattoos: 1,000 Small Inspirational Artworks
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Travel Bucket List Journal, Undated Planner
 
Clever Fox Bucket List Journal Travel Planner
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Love that this book acknowledges that not everyone wants to do all the things on a specific bucket list and allows you to vote: yes, no, or done to each item
The Bucket/F*ck it List: 3,669 Things
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Amazing Bucket List Book & Travel Guide
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The Artist's Way Starter Kit

fiction

 
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Novel
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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
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Homegoing
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This book never left me - a must read.
The Last Flight: A Novel
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Tales from 1,001 Nights: Aladdin & Ali Baba (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
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A Confederacy of Dunces
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Shadow and Bone Trilogy Boxed Set
 
The Water Dancer: A Novel
 
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons
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The Last Unicorn
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Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel
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Such an interesting concept/story; heartbreaking but also liberating(?) in how it shows how we can be different versions of ourselves with different people.
One True Loves: A Novel
 
The Goose Girl (Books of Bayern)
 
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One of my favorite books; a beautiful story about nature and the cycle of life.
Prodigal Summer: A Novel

life guidance

 
Boundaries Updated & Expanded: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
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The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies Updated
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Daring Greatly: Courage to Be Vulnerable
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The Path Made Clear: Discover Your Purpose
 
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
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Absolutely game changing. Period.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
 
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I seriously love Mel Robbins; just saw her speak in May 2026 and it was amazing
The 5 Second Rule: Transform Life & Confidence
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The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Life
 
Smart Brevity: Power of Saying More with Less
 
Healing the Emptiness: Emotional & Spiritual Guide
 
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Matter
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168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think

anti-racism

 
White Tears/Brown Scars: White Feminism Betrays Women of Color
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How to Be an Antiracist
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So You Want to Talk About Race
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We’ll All Be Free

poetry

 
The Complete Poetry
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Home Body
 
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Rupi Kaur's seminal work is life changing - a must read for everyone and probably my favorite book of poetry, ever.
Milk and Honey
 
Where Do You Go Alone
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I Hope This Finds You Well: Poems
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What Kind of Woman: Poems
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We Are Owed.
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Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns
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Clarity & Connection (The Inward Trilogy)
 
Rangoli

reference

 
Myths and Legends: Illustrated Guide (DK)
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That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means: 150 Commonly Misused Words
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Factfulness Illustrated: Ten Reasons Why
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Fodor's Pacific Northwest Travel Guide
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The most comprehensive name book I have found
100,000+ Baby Names: Complete & Updated
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Star Wars Timelines
 
Great Outdoors U.S.A.: 1,000 Adventures (Nat Geo)
 
Trauma Stewardship: Guide to Caring for Self
 
The DOSE Effect: Self-Healing Mind-Body Guide
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The Anxious Generation: Childhood Rewiring & Mental Illness
 
Spanish English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
 
French - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
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AI for Good: Sustainability, Humanitarian & Health
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The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond
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The Coming Wave: Tech, Power & 21st Century Dilemma
 
The Backyard Birdwatcher's Bible: Birds & Crafts

relationships

 
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person (Pocket Library)
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The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship
 
The Baby Decision: Making Your Most Important Choice
 
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Written by the same author as the 5 love languages, this book helps us to understand how we (and others) best process and receive apologies for healthy and productive conflict resolution.
The 5 Apology Languages: Secret to Healthy Relationships
 
The Essential Enneagram: Definitive Personality Test & Guide
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The Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom
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The Path Between Us: Enneagram Journey
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health

 
Beyond the Pill: Hormone Balance Program
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Hormone Intelligence: Guide to Women's Health
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Come As You Are: Revised & Updated Science
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How Not to Die: Foods to Prevent Disease
 
Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis & Myth
 
Why We Sleep: Unlocking Sleep & Dreams
 
This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol & Change Life
 
Complete Book of Yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Raja, Jnana
 
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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The Stories Behind the Poses: Indian Mythology Yoga
 
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga
 
Yoga Anatomy
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The Blue Zones, 2nd Ed: 9 Lessons for Longevity
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Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer
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The Blue Zones Challenge: 4-Week Plan
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2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses
 
Italian Folk Magic: Rue's Kitchen Witchery
 
Blackthorn's Botanical Magic: Green Witch Oils
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Your Body Never Lies: Oriental Diagnosis
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Your Face Never Lies: What It Reveals About You
 
The Long-Lost Friend: 19th Century Grimoire

non-fiction

 
Tanqueray
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Token Black Girl: A Memoir
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Nothing Is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly
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Hilarie Burton Morgan is phenomenal; a great read
The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock & Life
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Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me Life Meaning
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All Over the Place: Adventures in Travel & Love
 
Tell Me Everything: A Memoir
 
The Signal and the Noise: Why Predictions Fail
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: Lessons from Crematory
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Sociopath: A Memoir
 
Thunder Song: Essays
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Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: History of Women Healers
 
So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know
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I Curse You with Joy
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Birth Vibes
 
Braiding Sweetgrass

childrens

 
Animalia: The Classic Picture Book
 
Monkey Puzzle
 
The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher
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The Maggie B
 
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: A Silly Story
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
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Everywhere You Are
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grief

 
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss & Grief
 
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief
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Grieving Is Loving: Compassionate Words
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How to Live When a Loved One Dies
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Welcome to the Afterlife: A No-Nonsense Tour
 
Remember Love: Words for Tender Times
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When Breath Becomes Air: Pulitzer Prize Finalist
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art

 
Film for Her