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Aditya's bookshelf: read

The Course of Love
it was amazing
I loved it. It's a book I would reread after every ten years or so. Surprisingly exceeded all expectations.
Notes on a Nervous Planet
liked it
Went into this after Midnight Library(wow) and Reasons to stay alive(wow, again) but it left me disappointed. Most of it felt rehashed from Reasons to Stay Alive. And rest of it felt haphazard like blog posts knit together without flow. ...
The Gifts of Imperfection
really liked it
It was way better than what I expected it to be. It gives guide posts which are basically mantras for wholehearted living. Talks about perfection, shame, vulnerability and many other things. Good read!
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
really liked it
Very engaging read! Moving back and forth timelines was wonderful. If you run, you should read this. If you don't run, you should still read this and then you'll run!
Reasons to Stay Alive
it was amazing
I should have taken longer to finish this. I'll revisit it multiple times, so hopefully that makes up for this binge. If you ever feel unsettled , anxious and just panicky, read this. It is a book that everyone should keep near them. It ...
Anxious People
it was amazing
It has got everything. A thriller, a book about mental health, a story about ageing and a tale of just life happening to people. Heartwarming and feel goody. The narrator for the audible audiobook added an extra layer with her wonderful ...
The Psychology of Money
it was amazing
Brilliant binge read. Compact,actionable, anecdotal and warm. Must read,multiple times.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
it was amazing
A logically laid out compilation of all the tweets and podcasts from naval. The addition of visualizations was a great bonus. An engaging read with a wealth of varied wisdom.
How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs
it was amazing
by Guy Raz
So much information condensed in form of stories that have lessons with them. Guy Raz's soothing narration adds to the audiobook experience. Must listen/read, especially, if you like the How I Built This podcast.
The Midnight Library
it was amazing
Fascinating, educative and addictive. The audiobook is stunning with great narration. "sometimes the only way to learn is to live."!!
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
really liked it
Overall, a very motivating and well narrated(audible!) book. However, it does get a bit too extreme at times and might feel a drag. The good parts hit hard though and outnumber the bad ones. Worth a go!
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
liked it
It was good to factually see how important sleep is. But the claims just went on and on and it became pretty mundane and scary after a while
A Man Called Ove
it was amazing
Read -> Cry -> Read again -> Cry again Absolutely beautiful & warm. Must read.
Wonder
it was amazing
Beautifully written. Sweet and simple. The story being told from different perspectives was refreshing.
The Consolations of Philosophy
it was amazing
Great entry point into philosophy . Covers the greats succinctly! Engaging read.
How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers
really liked it
Good decent book. Learnt the zettelkasten method. But drags on a bit. Can leave after reading half and getting an idea of what it is. Then learn by implementing it!
THINK STRAIGHT: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
really liked it
Short and nice. Felt like a cumulation of blog posts. Good ideas and examples
When Breath Becomes Air
it was amazing
Hart wrenching, real and beautiful. You can't put it down once you are beyond half of the book.
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
it was amazing
This book says on its back, " One book can change your life." And this is capable of doing that for anyone of us. Absolute gem
Man's Search for Meaning
it was amazing
Radiates hope and purpose :)

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