Books to Rekindle Your Motivation
If you're feeling adrift and searching for purpose, these inspiring reads can help reignite your passion for life. Dive into stories that resonate with your struggles and offer fresh perspectives. Let these books guide you back to a path of clarity and motivation.
Born A Crime
250 pages
It's a funny autobiography that tells a tragic story in such a hysterical way that it will make you see everything as a funny anecdote to recite later.
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
756 pages
It presents an absurd story that might not make sense, but still leaves you wanting to read more.
Notes to Myself
178 pages
This book will make you feel both relaxed and alive, which is essential during tough times. It's so impactful that you might even want to re-read it!
Mindset
290 pages
This book is life changing and offers new insights with every read, making it a valuable resource to revisit regularly.
Man S Search For Meaning
124 pages
This audiobook offers profound insights into life and perspective, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking deeper understanding.
East of Eden
612 pages
This book explores the profound themes of surviving grief and hardship, making it a life-changing read that resonates deeply.
Small Gods
272 pages
This book helped me overcome my last bout of depression, making it a powerful read for anyone seeking comfort and insight.
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
24 pages
"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky written in 1877. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing of any value in the world. Slipping into nihilism with the "terrible anguish" he is determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl, however, begins the man on a journey that re-instills a love for his fellow man. It was first published in A Writer's Diary.A BBC production called "The Dream" (1990) was adapted by Murray Watts from "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man". "The Dream" is a monologue. The director was Norman Stone ("Shadowlands") and it stars Jeremy Irons. There is a short animation movie adapted from the story by Aleksandr Petrov, also titled The Dream of a Ridiculous Man.
The Myth of Sisyphus And Other Essays
226 pages
This book is often recommended for its depth and rewarding insights, despite being a challenging read.
Can't Hurt Me
386 pages
This book is excellent for motivation and overcoming life's setbacks, and the audiobook enhances the experience even more.
Atomic Habits (Tamil)
306 pages
It provides practical advice on how to build habits to create the life you want.
The Stormlight Archive, Books 1-3
3829 pages
If you don’t like this world, at least you can get lost in a cool new one.
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Fried green tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe : [a novel]
415 pages
Mrs. Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, to begin to rejuvenate her own life. By the author of Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! Reprint.
A Natural History of the Senses
354 pages
This poetic yet informative book explores the wonders of our senses, making you appreciate the magic of living in your body.
The Bullet Journal Method
322 pages
This method has significantly improved my sense of direction in life. The technique of rapid logging allows you to freely jot down your thoughts without judgment, making it a powerful tool for clarity and planning.
I Am the Messenger
370 pages
This book is a great choice for those moments when you need a reminder of life's purpose and the impact of our actions.
Norwegian Wood
390 pages
*PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI’S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS, NOW* 'A masterly novel' New York Times 'Such is the exquisite, gossamer construction of Murakami's writing that everything he chooses to describe trembles with symbolic possibility' Guardian Read the haunting love story that turned Murakami into a literary superstar. When he hears her favourite Beatles song, Toru Watanabe recalls his first love Naoko, the girlfriend of his best friend Kizuki. Immediately he is transported back almost twenty years to his student days in Tokyo, adrift in a world of uneasy friendships, casual sex, passion, loss and desire - to a time when an impetuous young woman called Midori marches into his life and he has to choose between the future and the past. 'Evocative, entertaining, sexy and funny; but then Murakami is one of the best writers around' Time Out 'Poignant, romantic and hopeless, it beautifully encapsulates the heartbreak and loss of faith' Sunday Times 'This book is undeniably hip, full of student uprisings, free love, booze and 1960s pop, it's also genuinely emotionally engaging, and describes the highs of adolescence as well as the lows' Independent on Sunday
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
433 pages
This book offers a unique perspective as the author, a therapist, shares her own experiences in therapy alongside those of her patients. It prompts deep reflections on mortality and living life fully, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking a renewed sense of urgency in their own life.
There Is Nothing Wrong with You
A compassionate process for learning to accept yourself exactly as you are.
Cosmos
450 pages
This book offers a fascinating exploration of the universe, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging.
The Power of Now
258 pages
Tolle's teachings on mindfulness and living in the present moment can transform your perspective and bring peace to your life.
The Lord Of The Rings
1267 pages
The Lord of the Rings provides a nice and comforting journey, ideal for those seeking a bit of escapism.
Notes on a Nervous Planet
305 pages
This book is a great read for anyone struggling with anxiety or depression, offering hope and perspective in challenging times.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
197 pages
Manson's unique approach to self-help encourages readers to focus on what truly matters, making it a refreshing take on personal growth.
Everything Is F*cked
This book dives into the complexities of modern life and offers insights that can help readers navigate their struggles with a sense of clarity.
Deep Work
228 pages
Cal Newport breaks down productivity in easy to understand steps, making it a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their focus and efficiency.
Feminist Fight Club
224 pages
This book may sound silly, but it's actually a solid read for self-discovery, backed by scientific evidence!
The Alchemist
166 pages
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” “It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.”—Neil Patrick Harris, actor A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams. “A magical little volume.”—San Francisco Chronicle “[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.”—The New York Times “A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.”—Publishers Weekly
A Head Full of Ghosts
400 pages
A Head Full of Ghosts is an intense read that will take you on an emotional roller coaster, making it hard to put down.
Pride and Prejudice
292 pages
Pride and Prejudice is a perfect cure for the doldrums, and it's a classic that many cherish from childhood.
The Pale House Devil
131 pages
Sandman Slim hooks you in from the very first paragraph, making it a must-read for urban fantasy fans.
Men Without Women
227 pages
It's a collection of 7 individual short stories that are amazing and highly recommended.
Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens
394 pages
The Harry Potter books are a classic in the fantasy genre that everyone should experience.
Just After Sunset
560 pages
Just After Sunset is another great collection of King's short stories that fans will love.
When Things Fall Apart
174 pages
Pema Chödrön's perennially best-selling classic on overcoming life's difficulties cuts to the heart of spirituality and personal growth--now in a newly designed 20th-anniversary edition with a new afterword by Pema--makes for a perfect gift and addition to one's spiritual library. How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in ways we never before imagined. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy.
Jim Butcher's the Dresden Files Omnibus
480 pages
The Dresden Files is an engaging urban fantasy series that fans of the genre will thoroughly enjoy.
Nightmares & Dreamscapes
992 pages
Nightmares and Dreamscapes is a huge collection of short stories that showcases King's incredible storytelling ability.
Skeleton Crew
784 pages
Skeleton Crew is a classic collection of short stories that remains brilliant even if a bit dated.
Different Seasons
608 pages
Different Seasons is a classic collection that showcases King's storytelling prowess.
20th Century Ghost
35 pages
20th Century Ghosts is one of the best short story collections ever read, winning numerous awards and captivating readers with its incredible stories.
The Brotherhood of the Wheel
386 pages
The Brotherhood of the Wheel is another captivating urban fantasy series that fans will enjoy.
Full Dark, No Stars
580 pages
Full Dark, No Stars is a gripping collection that highlights King's talent for crafting intense narratives.
Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books)
1442 pages
If you enjoy fantasy or young adult novels, The Mortal Instruments is a must-read!
Everything's Eventual
468 pages
Everything's Eventual is a favorite among fans, showcasing King's mastery of the short story format.
Sourcery
251 pages
Sourcery introduces a cowardly wizard addicted to boredom who gets stuck saving the universe with the help of a hairdresser. It's a brilliant mix of fantasy and British humor that you can't go wrong with.
Evil in Me
333 pages
Lost Gods is a horror novel that is truly unique and will leave you feeling unsettled.
Nightwise
319 pages
The Nightwise series is an intriguing urban fantasy that offers a fresh take on the genre.
The Six-Gun Tarot
366 pages
Six Gun Tarot is a weird but interesting urban fantasy that will appeal to those looking for something different.
The Magic of Thinking Big
321 pages
Millions of readers have discovered the secrets of success in this classic guide to achieving your dreams. Whether your goal is to earn more, lead better, or simply find more confidence and satisfaction in life, this inspiring and actionable guide will show you the way. Motivational expert Dr. David J. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your relationships and family life, and your community. He demonstrates that you don’t need to be born into great wealth and intellectual acumen to attain great success and happiness—but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there. The timeless and practical advice in The Magic of Thinking Big reveals how to: think like a leader harness creative thinking make “action” a habit set goals for growth – and exceed them. For fans of Think & Grow Rich and The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, this timeless motivational guide belongs on the desk of anyone who’s serious about achieving their dreams
The Complete Sookie Stackhouse Stories
386 pages
The Sookie Stackhouse books are much better than the HBO adaptation, offering a rich and enjoyable reading experience.
Shattered
333 pages
The Iron Druid Series is pure fun, featuring a Druid hero and his talking dog, making it an exciting read.
The Broken Earth Trilogy
This series beautifully explores the theme of survival and finding beauty in resilience after tragedy, making it a compelling read.
Switchblade
40 pages
The Harry Bosch series is amazing, written by a former crime reporter, and now has its own series on Amazon.
The Empty Trap
184 pages
A Blade So Black is a modern retelling of Alice in Wonderland, featuring a Black teenager who channels her anger into action.
Vanishing Act
370 pages
The Jane Whitefield books feature a realistic protagonist who is smart and resourceful, making them a compelling read.
The Wee Free Men: The Beginning
583 pages
If you're feeling out of sorts, The Wee Free Men is a perfect place to start. It was meant as a young adult series, but it's enjoyable for adults too, especially in audiobook form.
Embrace Your Weird
272 pages
This creativity journal by Felicia Day encourages self-expression and exploration, making it a great companion for anyone looking to unleash their creativity.
A Long Way Down
488 pages
This novel tells the story of five people who are about to jump off a roof on New Year's, but instead make a pact to meet again in a year, offering a unique perspective on life and connection.
You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)
304 pages
Felicia Day's autobiography is a fantastic read where she candidly shares her struggles with depression and her experiences playing WoW for 16 hours a day before creating The Guild.
The Starless Sea
358 pages
While light on plot, this book is rich in character and atmosphere, creating a world so enchanting that you might wish the library were real to get lost in it.
Siddhartha
112 pages
The story begins as Siddhartha, the son of a Brahmin, leaves his home to join the ascetics with his companion Govinda. The two set out in the search of enlightenment.Siddhartha goes from asceticism, to a very worldly life as a trader with a lover, and back to asceticism as he attempts to achieve this goal.The story takes place in ancient India around the time of Gotama Buddha.Experience is the aggregate of conscious events experienced by a human in life - it connotes participation, learning and knowledge. Understanding is comprehension and internalization. In Hesse's novel Siddhartha, experience is shown as the best way to approach understanding of reality and attain enlightenment - Hesse's crafting of Siddhartha's journey shows that understanding is attained not through scholastic, mind-dependent methods, nor through immersing oneself in the carnal pleasures of the world and the accompanying pain of Samsara; however, it is the totality of these experiences that allow Siddhartha to attain understanding.Thus, the individual events are meaningless when considered by themselves-Siddhartha's stay with the Samanas and his immersion in the worlds of love and business do not lead to nirvana, yet they cannot be considered distractions, for every action and event that is undertaken and happens to Siddhartha helps him to achieve understanding. The sum of these events is thus experience.Includes a biography of the Author
Timequake
242 pages
‘Timequake is sweet, wild and cock-eyed... Vonnegut has always had a true comic ear... A beautifully fastidious writer, utterly original’ - Guardian According to science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout, a global timequake will occur in New York City on 13th February 2001. It is the moment when the universe suffers a crisis of conscience. Should it expand or make a great big bang? It decides to wind the clock back a decade to 1991, making everyone in the world endure ten years of deja-vu and a total loss of free will – not to mention the torture of reliving every nanosecond of one of the tawdiest and most hollow decades. With his trademark wicked wit, Vonnegut addresses memory, suicide, the Great Depression, the loss of American eloquence, and the obsolescent thrill of reading books.
The Song of Achilles
370 pages
Escaping into the world of 'Song of Achilles' can be a perfect way to deal with reality and reignite your childhood imagination.
Cloud Atlas (20th Anniversary Edition)
545 pages
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NOW IN A DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITION • The timeless, structure-bending classic that explores how actions of individual lives impact the past, present and future—from a postmodern visionary and one of the leading voices in fiction Printed on exquisite deckle-edged paper, this edition features a stunning full-wrap jacket with luxurious soft-touch finish, a vivid neon-printed case, and full-color endpapers, as well as a new afterword by David Mitchell and a new introduction by Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize Cloud Atlas begins in 1850 with Adam Ewing, an American notary voyaging from the Chatham Isles to his home in California. Ewing is befriended by a physician, Dr. Goose, who begins to treat him for a rare species of brain parasite. The novel careens, with dazzling virtuosity, to Belgium in 1931, to the West Coast in the 1970s, to an inglorious present-day England, to a Korean superstate of the near future where neocapitalism has run amok, and, finally, to a postapocalyptic Iron Age Hawaii in the last days of history. But the story doesn’t end even there. The novel boomerangs back through centuries and space, returning by the same route, in reverse, to its starting point. Along the way, David Mitchell reveals how his disparate characters connect, how their fates intertwine, and how their souls drift across time like clouds across the sky. As wild as a video game, as mysterious as a Zen koan, Cloud Atlas is an unforgettable tour de force that, like its incomparable author, has transcended its cult classic status to become a worldwide phenomenon.
A Confederacy of Dunces
636 pages
It's a hilarious novel that offers a great escape, and the protagonist, Ignatius J. Riley, is sure to boost your spirits.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
522 pages
This book is all about introspection and forward-thinking, making it a valuable read for anyone looking to improve their effectiveness.
Because of Winn-Dixie
191 pages
A touching children's story about a girl finding her place after moving, this book is filled with warmth and charm.
The Tale of Despereaux
274 pages
This children's book is uplifting and honest, featuring a mouse who aspires to be a hero, making it a heartwarming read for all ages.
A Farewell to Arms
352 pages
This book is a captivating story that allows you to escape your own life and explore the perseverance of a character in the midst of war. It's an easy read that you can finish in a day, leaving you with a sense of accomplishment.
Stardust
256 pages
'Stardust' is a fantastic journey that can help you escape into a magical world, perfect for reigniting your imagination.
Ancillary Justice
386 pages
This book helped me break out of a long reading slump and brought me closer to a wonderful group of friends in my book club. It might just help you overcome your own reading dry spell!
Tuck Everlasting
136 pages
This children's classic explores themes of life and immortality, featuring a family that lives forever, and is sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
Everything Is F*cked
291 pages
New York Times Bestseller “Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.” — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness. What’s going on? If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it’s Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn’t—and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the “subtle art” of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries. In Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom—and even of hope itself. With his usual mix of erudition and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we probably haven’t considered before. It’s another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to come.
