books in my life
Hi again friends!
There is no bad time to be reading at least one or two good books. A lot of people much smarter than me have suggested reading a couple books of varying genres, maybe whatever you read for fun (historical fiction or family dramas) at one time of day, and then something like non-fiction (self-improvement) at another time of day.
I really love following a pattern like this, that lets your mind keep the two distinct genres on different tracks without losing focus.
A quick tour of the most recent books on my books on my bookshelf!
A game changer if you have a hard time setting goals, sticking to them, and having the right mindset as far as your progress goes. Basically, the key message in the book is that small, consistent actions can lead to significant personal growth and achievement. Even a tiny habit changes that seems insignificant can provide a powerful framework for building good habits / breaking bad ones.
And if you're not sure you want to start with a whole book, his 3-2-1 Newsletter is, without exaggeration, the most enjoyable and valuable email that hits my inbox every week. Check it out!
I've only read a handful of books by Backman, but boy have I enjoyed the heck out of them. The way he writes characters that are interesting and complicated and a bit left of center at times makes for an easy page turner. Beartown explores the complex web of characters in a small town and consequences, loyalty, and justice. Just when you start to like a character, they say or do something that makes you wonder about them and start to shift your allegiance to someone else. Looking forward to what he can do with the next book in the series.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Ok, little late to the game on at least his one (if not all of my reads), but on a personal level, It could not have come at a more poignant time. I lost my father at the beginning of the year to cancer, and I read this book the week after I left my childhood home. Brutal. I read it in one and a half sittings. It was terrible and needed.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Another self improvement book, it feels like The Power of Habit set the groundwork for a lot of thoughts in books like the previously mentioned Atomic Habits. There are so many great accounts and studies that really illustrate how powerful habits can be on your entire life, and how to harness your choice of habits to affect your behavior. Understanding just how deep our habits can go was a revelation for me.
I also checked this one out through the Libby app, which is a way to connect your local library card and check out ebooks and audiobooks, and while there's a waiting list for some books, it's a great tool for books you're either a) not ready to buy or b) wanting to try in audiobook format.
What have you been reading? What's the most important book on your shelf? And how do you feel about reading multiple books at once?
— Ryan
be curious not judgemental
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