by George Orwell
A chilling dystopian masterpiece set in a totalitarian society where Big Brother watches everything, history is constantly rewritten, and independent thought is the ultimate crime. The novel follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party, as he secretly rebels against the oppressive regime.
Dystopian Fiction / Political Fiction
by Khaled Hosseini
A multigenerational tapestry of love, loss, and human connection that spans continents and decades, exploring how decisions echo through time and shape lives in unexpected ways.
Literary Fiction
by Jalāl ad-Dīn Rumi (translated and edited by Maryam Mafi & Azima Melita Kolin)
A luminous collection of Rumi’s verses that explore love, surrender, longing, and divine connection — inviting the reader inward toward stillness, wholeness, and spiritual awakening.
Poetry / Spiritual Literature
Finished: December 25, 2025
by Keiler Roberts
A hilariously deadpan and slice-of-life collection of comics exploring the mundane, the mental, and the surprisingly funny moments in parenting and everyday existence.
Graphic Novel / Memoir
Finished: November 24, 2025
by Eric Jorgenson
A curated collection of Naval Ravikant's wisdom on wealth creation and happiness, compiled from his tweets, podcasts, and essays. The book distills the tech entrepreneur and philosopher's insights into building wealth, finding fulfillment, and living a meaningful life.
Self-Help / Business / Philosophy
Finished: November 15, 2025
by Daniel H. Pink
An exploration of how timing affects every aspect of our lives, from daily rhythms and work schedules to life transitions and group synchronization. Pink synthesizes research from biology, psychology, and economics to reveal the hidden patterns of when we perform best.
Psychology / Self-Help / Science
Finished: November 5, 2025
A fresh perspective on sales and persuasion in the modern world, arguing that we're all in sales now—whether we're pitching ideas, teaching students, or convincing colleagues. Pink reveals the new ABCs of selling and the skills needed to move others.
Business / Psychology / Communication
Finished: November 2, 2025
by Sun Tzu
An ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC that distills strategic wisdom and tactical principles into concise, profound maxims. Though written for military commanders, its insights on strategy, leadership, and competitive advantage have made it influential in business, politics, and life beyond the battlefield.
Military Strategy / Philosophy / Classic Literature
Finished: October 29, 2025
A paradigm-shifting examination of human motivation that challenges traditional reward-and- punishment approaches. Pink argues that autonomy, mastery, and purpose—not carrots and sticks— drive our highest performance and deepest satisfaction.
Psychology / Business / Self-Help
Finished: October 28, 2025
by Dan Brown
Robert Langdon races through Washington D.C. to rescue his mentor while uncovering secrets of Freemasonry and ancient wisdom hidden within America's capital.
Mystery/Thriller
Finished: October 26, 2025
A gripping thriller that follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels a mystery involving secret societies, religious conspiracies, and hidden messages in Renaissance art.
Finished: October 20, 2025
by Sydney Padua
A delightfully inventive graphic novel that reimagines Victorian mathematicians Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage in an alternate universe where they actually built the Analytical Engine and use it to fight crime and have adventures.
Graphic Novel / Historical Fiction
Finished: October 18, 2025
Brown's techno-thriller explores cryptography, government surveillance, and the battle between national security and personal privacy in the digital age.
Techno-Thriller
Finished: October 16, 2025
by Haruki Murakami
A haunting collection of short stories exploring loneliness, desire, and the quiet ache of disconnection. Murakami portrays men adrift in the absence of women, grappling with memory, longing, and the passage of time.
Literary Fiction / Short Stories
Finished: September 30, 2025
by Brandon Sanderson
The first book in the Mistborn trilogy, introducing a world ruled by the immortal Lord Ruler and a group of rebels with magical powers.
Fantasy
by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
A philosophical dialogue exploring Adlerian psychology and the path to personal freedom and happiness.
Philosophy/Self-Help
A follow-up to 'The Courage to Be Disliked', continuing the exploration of happiness and self-acceptance through Adlerian principles.
The final book in the Mistborn trilogy, where the fate of the world hangs in the balance as ancient prophecies unfold.
The second book in the Mistborn trilogy, following the aftermath of the Lord Ruler's fall and the struggle to maintain freedom.