| Title | Author | Category | Status | Rate | What It's About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Stranger
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Albert Camus | Novel | Read | 10/10 | A thought-provoking story about life, society, and a man who doesn't quite see the world the way everyone else does. It makes you question what it means to live a meaningful life. |
The Metamorphosis
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Franz Kafka | Novella | Read | 10/10 | Imagine waking up one morning as a giant insect. Weird, right? Behind this strange story are deeper ideas about loneliness, family, and what happens when you no longer fit in. |
The Courage to Be Disliked
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Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga | Philosophy | Read | 10/10 | A reminder that you don't have to live your life trying to make everyone happy. This book encourages you to stop worrying so much about others' opinions and start living life on your own terms. |
The Art of War
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Sun Tzu | Strategy | Read | 10/10 | A classic guide to strategy, planning, and knowing your opponent. Whether it's handling competition, making decisions, or dealing with difficult people, there's more to this book than just fighting wars. |
Nineteen Eighty-Four
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George Orwell | Novel | In Progress | 9/10 so far | A world where the government watches everything and even your thoughts aren't safe. It's a chilling reminder of how power can control people and why thinking for yourself matters. |
Crime and Punishment
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Fyodor Dostoevsky | Novel | To Read | What happens when you do something terrible and have to live with it? This novel dives into guilt, morality, and the human mind. Definitely one for when you're in the mood to overthink life. | |
The 48 Laws of Power
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Robert Greene | Power and Strategy | To Read | A deep dive into power, influence, and the games people play to get ahead. Read it to better understand how people work, but remember, understanding the game doesn't mean you have to play dirty. |
Why These Books?
For the first time, in that night alive with signs and stars, I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world. Finding it so much like myself—so like a brother really—I felt that I had been happy and that I was happy again.”
My reading list is a mix of philosophy, psychology, personal growth, and a little bit of strategy. I enjoy books that make me question things, look at life differently, and understand why people behave the way they do. Some are about finding meaning in life, some are about becoming more independent, and others explore how power works. Basically, I want books that make me think, not just books that sit on my shelf looking impressive.
My next two reads are Crime and Punishment and The 48 Laws of Power. First, I want to explore the darker side of human psychology, especially guilt, morality, and the consequences of our choices. Then, I'll move on to understanding power and influence. One is about what happens inside our minds, while the other looks at how we deal with the world around us. Hopefully, I'll gain some wisdom along the way and not just more reasons to overthink everything at 2 a.m. 😅
Favorite Quotes
“Your unhappiness cannot be blamed on your past or your environment. And it isn’t that you lack competence. You just lack courage. One might say you are lacking in the courage to be happy.”
“I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself.”
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”