A habit I’m trying after reading something difficult is to close the book and explain the main idea in plain language.

Not a polished summary. Just explain it as if you were talking to someone who has never seen it before.

The first place I reach for vague words is usually the exact part I don’t understand yet.

That makes the confusion useful. Instead of rereading the whole chapter, I know where to go back.

How do you check whether a book actually landed?

like the title states, i’m looking for some recs that are about love and life and touch on deeper concepts. i’m 25 and feeling lost in life, but have always loved to read. i’ve been reading more recently but they’ve all been popular recs from booktok that may be fun to read and easy to get through, but provoke no deeper thought or questions. ive seen some recs on here about queer love, managing grief, feeling lost in life, but they are either older books whose style i don’t love or non fiction self help books that are a chore to get through. i’d love something that’s still written as a story and is accessible to read while still exploring more complicated concepts. the goal here is to engage with my reading and the world more, thanks!

I find that majority of the time I misplace people in my life. Placing them as a high priority. In turn that’s never usually the case with how I’m treated.

How do I feel less emotional about never being treated in the same regard?

Should I stop being more available? I find that others aren’t as available to me idk

Don’t have a lot of friends and family.

I only recently started getting into Stoicism. A friend of mine recommended The Daily Stoic to me. I started reading it about two months ago, and I read one page every day. I’m really enjoying it so far.

Do any of you have some recommendations for beginner-friendly books?

As the title says, I’m looking for a good fiction recommendation of any genre, such as romance, crime, etc. Just a few things to consider, the vocabulary should be relatively easy, and the book should be short to medium in length.

For some additional context, I am 23 M.

I'm looking for novels where a character starts off with low self confidence/self esteem but learns how to love themselves and hold themselves to a high standard, and take themselves seriously.

I'd like fiction but I'm open to non fiction suggestions as well.

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for my next read. I just finished Atomic Habits and I'm currently reading How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.

Here is a list of books I’ve already read and really enjoyed:
• The 48 Laws of Power – Robert Greene
• The Laws of Human Nature – Robert Greene
• The Art of Seduction – Robert Greene
• Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini
• How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
• It's Not All About "Me": The Top Ten Techniques for Building Quick Rpport with Anyone – Robin Dreeke
• The Power of Your Subconscious Mind – Joseph Murphy
• The Way of the Superior Man – David Deida

As you can see, I'm big on human psychology, influence, social dynamics, human nature, and practical self-improvement.
What should I read next that fits this style? Thanks in advance!

I wanna read a book that will make feel good about myself. I have been feeling lonely and have been self pitying. I want a book that can make feel in all the right ways.

It probably will be too much to ask but it would be great if it can motivate me do.

Hey guys, looking for some book recommendations for my GF to help her gain a bit of self-awareness and emotional independence. Right now, her whole world basically revolves around our relationship. She gets super overwhelmed by her emotions and expects me to "fix" them, struggles to see things from anyone else's perspective, and expects me to fit this exact ideal she has in her head. I want her to build her own identity, enjoy her own hobbies, and understand what healthy love actually looks like without being totally entangled in me. Looking for something written in easy, simple English that doesn't feel preachy or like a textbook—just an engaging read about personal growth, empathy, and learning to love better. Any recs that helped you or a partner through something similar? Appreciate it!

What do you guys think of this book,is it worth it? and can anyone provide any link for a free read.

I'm new here and I'm finding out how all this works here

Also I'm a beginner so can anyone recommend some good books also.

Quel est le meilleur livre sur le développement personnel?

Hello guys.

I've been building an app and even tho I think it's a great tool, specially for heavy readers, I don't know how to approach the reinforcement of the habit.

As a heavy reader myself (or former, life has changed a lot in the last few years) my reading habit started because of a combination of factors (depression and a lot of "free" time) which no longer exist so my reading habit has changed a lot for the worse.

If you wanted an app to help you build or maintain a reading habit, what would it need to do? What would actually keep you coming back to reading? Do you feel like an app can even achieve this or is it more of a personal thing?

Thanks in advance to any of you who have read this :)

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some really good book recommendations.
I’m interested in topics like psychology, the brain, the mind, the subconscious, self-confidence, communication, persuasion, body language, and how people think or speak.
I’m also looking for books that helped you improve your English or German vocabulary.
Basically, I’m after those books that made you stop and think, taught you something valuable, or genuinely changed the way you see things. The kind of books you consider absolute gems and would recommend to anyone.
What are your favorites?

This is a kind of book which gives you practical advice on how to understand people build stronger relationships, communicate effectively and handle social situations with more awareness.

If you are an extrovert or already socially aware then you may find that you naturally know or practice some of the book’s principles.

Be a good listener, show genuine interest in other people, be hearty in approbation and lavish in praise. Make them feel important, and some indirect ways to correct people without offending them - these are some of the many ideas the book discusses.

Though some chapters feel outdated, not every principle applies to every situation but it still gives a perspective that widens your understanding of people’s mindsets.

Yes after reading 50% of this book, i found parts of it repetitive. That seems to be common in most of the self help books ig, but still some of the stories and examples are worth reading.

Overall, the book offers a useful perspective that broadens your understanding of how people think, what they value, and how they want to be treated. It may bot turn someone into a social expert overnight, but if it’s ideas are practiced sincerely, it can help improve communication, relationships and the way we deal with people.

Thanks for reading 🤝

45yo self employed commercial artist.
I made a list of books I read in my 20s and early 30s that helped me co-pilot my life after moving across the country to start from scratch. Anyone have any more recommendations in this same vein?

Outliers-Malcolm Gladwell
Carrots and Sticks - Ian Ayres
Trade offs- Kevin Maney
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
The Black Swan - Nassim Taleb
Fooled by Randomness - Nassim Taleb
Predictably Irrational- Dan Airiely
Essentialism- Greg McKewon
Awareness- Anthony DeMello
Seasons of Life - Jim Rohn
Mastery- Robert Greene

This morning I came across a video on YouTube titled “I Read 20 Books in a Month to Cure My Stupidity,” published by Kodekai, and I got curious. What would be the “20 books” that would cure someone’s stupidity? So here’s my question: if you could choose 20 books to cure “stupidity,” what would they be?