quick reads for your untethered soul
Being human is hard! This list is for shorter stories/books/novellas that can help ground us, offer connection, and remind us of what truly matters in this dumpster fire of a world.
Please share your recs in the comments! Let's keep this list growing!






Papier Reading Recommendations
I bought a guided reading journal for more grounded reflection and a way to wind down at night (and a cute incentive to take my time with reading and not feel guilty about it). Surprise, the journal has recommendations in the back! I figured I'd share just in case anyone else was interested/had the same journal and wanted a list on here too!






Books from Different Countries
In an attempt to read books from as many countries as possible, i compiled a little list... ❤️






Reading the World: Austria
Enjoy my newest lit series, ‘Reading the World’, in an attempt to diversify your own reading and broaden horizons, I have included a mix of genres. Sensitive topics often lie ahead as history, social and political issues are usually the centre of this writing. Enjoy!






Open Your Eyes
Not comfort. Clarity. These books show the world as it actually is.






reads for future corpses 💀
death-positive reads for the morbidly curious






Wild Woman Reclamation
Moments in which I've been nourished as a feminine, mother, woman & liberated creative being.






Stoicism Stater Pack
Justice. Courage. Temperance. Wisdom. This is capital S Stoicism, none of that misattributed Spock nonsense.






If you can’t afford a therapist






What kind of life do you want to live for? Part 2
A crowdsourced list from my viral Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/BettermentBookClub/s/6e44E80Vge
Part 1 Personal Growth, Psychology & Mindset Part 2 Philosophy, Spirituality & Stoicism Part 3 Finance, Career, Time & Business Part 4 Health, Wellness & Relationship Part 5 Memoirs, Fiction & General Literature






100 Best Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)






Modern existentialist BANGERS
This is not ment to be a list of must-read existentialist text, it’s books (usually fiction) that embody existential themes and are 5-star writing! What does is mean to be human?






mind-melter dark academia occult truths
books that make you go owwwch my head... AKA building narrative in postpostmodernity






Lives that Reframed Mine
Memoirs and biographies that made me see my own life differently






learning about real people’s real lifes






books about psychology
almost all books that people have recommended!! I still have to read them






my absolute favorites
books that actually moved my soul






Books that changed the way I live
These books have influenced the way I think about and live my life day-to-day. Maybe they'll change yours too?






Not allowed to buy more books until I read these
I own too many books






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