Book Recommendations

Best Books for Curious Readers

A List of 5-Star Books I’ve Actually Read

These are the books I recommend to everyone. No sponsored picks. Just books that have changed my life or totally absorbed me. For reads on writing, please visit my Writing Tools page.

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Non-Fiction

  1. Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour by Kam Knight
  2. Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson
  3. The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life by JL Collins
Science Fiction

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