The Prince of Tides: A Notel / Pat Conroy
A family’s struggles to know each other better while they face the struggles of their own environment.
A Brief History of Japan / Johnathan Clements
Never visit any country in the Asian belt without first knowing its history and culture. We are not as much alike as you would hope.
Pachinko / Min Jin Lee
The characters come alive in this heartwarming story of multi-generational Korean immigrants.
A Tale for the Time Being / Ruth Ozeki
In the world of diary stories, this one reflects the struggles of a troubled Japanese American teen and her search for acceptance.
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America / Erik Larson
One of the best-known true stories to be told.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones / James Clear
Atomic HabitS is a very helpful book to me especially because I am an inmate. It taught me to get into a routine to create healthy habits while I'm doing time, using my time wisely to become a better person and live a healthy, positive life.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance / Robert M. Pirsig
A journey on a motorcycle that leads to a deeper understanding of life.
The Last Lecture / Randy Pausch
A man’s final words of love and wisdom to help others reach their dreams.
Morrie: In His Own Words / Morrie Schwartz
An old, dying professor teaches his old student wisdom-filled lessons accumulated over a beautiful life of ups and downs.
Who Moved My Cheese? / Dr. Spencer Johnson
The individual choices we make when dealing with our changing lives.
Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success / Adam Grant
What starts with an interesting overview of sociological studies of different reciprocity (giving) styles, ends with a ‘how-to’ guide to developing healthier ways to give.
Life without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life / Nick Vujicic
Building a beautiful life of faith no matter what your starting limits are.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment / Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual growth by focusing on your here and now.
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith / Jon Krakauer
On July 24, 1984, a woman and her infant daughter were murdered by two brothers who believed they were ordered to kill by God. The roots of their crime lie deep in the history of American religion by millions…
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson / Mitch Albom
An old, dying professor teaches his old student wisdom-filled lessons accumulated over a beautiful life of ups and downs.
The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection / Michael A. Singer
Join the brilliant Michael A. Singer on an epic adventure of his spiritual journey through life as he shares how he came to discover inner freedom and liberation when he decided to let go and surrender to the moment accepting what life put in front of him.
The Last Green Valley / Mark Sullivan
An amazing tale of faith and love inspired by true stories of refugees who were caught between two fighting factions during WWII.
Avoid. Negotiate. Kill. (A Spectre Thriller Book 2)
A great espionage thriller that beckons Tom Clancy readers.