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7 Books I Want To Read Every Year Until The Day I Die
How and why the most-loved books on my shelf changed my life forever
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I read vastly across all genres. Nobody puts baby in a corner — or me in just one section of the bookstore. Sometimes it’s fiction, sometimes business, sometimes self-development, and sometimes intensely detailed psychology books.
(You can read all 25 of my top book recommendations here.)
Because of this eclectic reading philosophy, I’ve found a lot of great books that I really enjoy. Here are a few of my favorites:
#1: How To Be Everything by Emily Wapnick
If you have ADHD, can’t seem to pick a career, or are always brainstorming different ways to monetize your hobbies and side hustles, read this book.
“Your endless curiosity doesn’t mean you are broken or flaky. What you are is a multipotentialite: someone with many interests and creative pursuits. And that is actually your biggest strength.”
It paints an amazing picture of all the different ways work can, well, work in your life with real-world examples and so much-needed encouragement.
#2: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
This book truly changed my life when I first read it in high school. My mom had already read her book Gifts of Imperfection, and this was the book that was my gateway drug into all things Dr. Brené Brown.
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”
It taught me so much that I wanted to know about qualitative research and its importance, as well as how that data could guide best practices for individuals and practitioners alike.
It’s a large part of why I found the Human Sciences department at my university and am…
