Keeping it simple for now, here are five books that have been on my mind long after reading them, and that I would happily read again:

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My favorite fiction book

A Thousand Splendid Suns  by Khaled Hosseini

So well written. An emotional and moving book.

The best fiction book I’ve read recently

Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb

The cover caught my attention, and the story lived up to the cover.

An excellent productivity book

Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy

This is a classic book that has helped me a lot. I even made a YouTube video referencing it’s principles. It’s worth reading.

Another excellent productivity book

Deep Work by Cal Newport

This is a very helpful book if you engage in long periods of deep work. This book has helped me with my writing productivity. I time block regularly now.

And a classic…

The Count of Monte Cristo

This is my favorite classic. There are various versions, and the ebook version is inexpensive, like less than a dollar. I am adding this option because it’s the version I have, but if you decide to read it, just a note so you can buy the version you prefer.