Oprah Winfrey
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91 books recommended
The Untethered Soul
Michael A. Singer
Explores how to free oneself from the limitations of the mind and achieve inner peace.
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
A tragic love story set in 19th-century Russia, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and social change.
Lean In
Sheryl Sandberg
Discusses women's empowerment and leadership in the workplace.
The Road
Cormac McCarthy
A post-apocalyptic novel following a father and son as they navigate a desolate world, exploring themes of survival and humanity.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
A landmark novel in magical realism, chronicling the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
A classic novel addressing racial injustice and moral growth in the Deep South, seen through the eyes of a young girl.
Wild
Cheryl Strayed
A memoir recounting the author’s transformative solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail following personal tragedies.
Caste
Isabel Wilkerson
Explores how caste systems shape societies, particularly in the U.S., and their impact on social dynamics.
Song of Solomon
Toni Morrison
A novel exploring African American identity, history, and family, with deep cultural and emotional themes.
An American Marriage
Tayari Jones
A novel exploring love, race, and social injustice, focusing on a marriage disrupted by wrongful incarceration.
East of Eden
John Steinbeck
A novel exploring family, morality, and identity in California's Salinas Valley, loosely retelling the story of Cain and Abel.
Strength in Stillness
Bob Roth
Discusses the benefits of transcendental meditation, sharing techniques for stress reduction and mental clarity.
Becoming
Michelle Obama
A memoir of former First Lady Michelle Obama, sharing her journey, achievements, and reflections on identity and purpose.
The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett
A historical novel set in medieval England, focusing on the building of a cathedral and the lives of those involved.
A New Earth
Eckhart Tolle
Explores spirituality and the path to personal enlightenment, encouraging readers to transcend the ego.
As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
A Southern Gothic novel about a family’s journey to bury their matriarch, exploring themes of family, identity, and mortality.
Cry, the Beloved Country
Alan Paton
A novel set in apartheid-era South Africa, exploring themes of injustice, family, and reconciliation.
A Fine Balance
Rohinton Mistry
A novel set in India during the Emergency period, exploring the lives of four people brought together by adversity.
Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
A coming-of-age novel about an orphan named Pip, exploring themes of wealth, love, and identity.
If at Birth You Don't Succeed
Zach Anner
A humorous memoir by comedian Zach Anner, recounting his life with cerebral palsy and his journey in entertainment.
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