Top Books to Read + My Reading List 📚
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Looking for books to read in 2018? Here are my top picks! The first five are some of my favorite books, books that have changed my life for the better. Later on in the video I share my 2018 reading list of books and audiobooks!
What are your top books to read in 2018? Send me your recs!! Thank you!
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→ 6 Books That Changed My Life | bit.ly/2AHYRZB
→ List of books I've read | bit.ly/2msSqjw
→ Favorite books I've read | www.lavendaire...
→ PLAYLIST: Books I've recommended | bit.ly/2mtHK4c
// Life-Changing Books to Read in 2018
→ The Success Principles by Jack Canfield | amzn.to/1ShUVzD
→ The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson | amzn.to/1Pr3VMN
→ The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | amzn.to/1Pr48Q6
→ Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | amzn.to/1ZNCjZH
→ The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown | amzn.to/2wKFhJ6
→ The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo | amzn.to/2ml9M0I
// My Current Reading List
→ Girl Code by Cara Alwill Leyba | amzn.to/2iIYe90
→ Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz | amzn.to/2FuUYFK
→ Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari | amzn.to/2qYcONZ
→ The Storyteller's Secret by Carmine Gallo | amzn.to/2Dottgy
→ Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell | amzn.to/2Dmgko7
→ In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney | amzn.to/2FqFz9j
→ Light is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell | amzn.to/2DoricT
→ The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer | amzn.to/2DlJOCq
→ Judgment Detox by Gabrielle Bernstein | amzn.to/2mktry4
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Filmed & Edited by Aileen Xu
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I’m Aileen, a lifestyle blogger sharing knowledge and inspiration on creating your dream life.
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I get a lot of questions about my top recommended books, so I recently did a video on books that have changed my life! Some of them have held a space in my heart for years after I first read them:
→ 6 Books That Changed My Life 📚 | bit.ly/2AHYRZB
QUESTION: What are the top books that have changed your life?
I am a 58 (almost 59) year old woman and I just want you to know that I truly admire your videos. You are a positive role model for both men, women of all ages. Keep up the good work!
I pray you reach 1M subscribers this year, am praying for you Aileen. You are such a down to earth, realistic and life changer.
your advice on life, is always so helpful and positive. I love you so much....
I just love you, and been here for long, I have become a better person so much, to some extent you have been the reason, I love your videos.
i am so happy, i am glad as a BookTuber that you make BookTube videos like me.. This is amazing. Thank you for promoting reading in our world. i love you.
Books Friends ايش هذي الصدفه الحلوه
صدفة جميلة أن أجد عرب يشاهدون هذه المخلوووقة الراائعة :)
Books Friends انااا متابعتها من السودان
هنا عربية أخرى :)
🙂🙂 aw thank you & love you! Keep reading & sharing your knowledge!!
Dear Aileen, you really helped me a lot. I just want to thank you!😊 Can you please make your next video on overcoming any kind of depression?
Lot of people (even me) need it
Ananya Kulkarni. Hi Ananya..thats a really important subject..Id also love Aileen to do that..The fact you found this channel means you are finding solutions already. Your body is really key to getting better and stronger...mind body and soul are like a team that need to be in unison together ..no action is too small ..and as you do new things ..they will compound..Keep your body healthy..with good eating..no need to be rigid at all..infact treat yourself to it. Aswell as say..a tasty cake at a cafe...a treat for when you go for a walk outside. Let light in..journal every night to get rid of anything you are holding in your mind and practise noting what. You have..this is incredible to ward off that depressing path..once your mind learns this it will be automatic and less forced..also pampering routine help..at first you might start with abit from each thing..it will build up..and will be easier to take those small actions again and again..Sending you love and courage💕💚💕
I suffer from anxiety and I'll tell you the principal that I have been told to follow!
It's "Take one day at a time!"
Don't think about anything else but your present, it's difficult but it just requires time to get used to it!!
Also don't ignore your negative thoughts, instead turn them into positive ones!!
Lots of Love!!😘😘
Listen to my podcast: The Lavendaire Lifestyle! I’ve had multiple guests on talk about overcoming depression. I’d look up the episodes: LL 058 Healing from Depression with Veronica Krestow, and LL 055 with Nate Proctor.
There are more but that’s a good place to start :)
specialgifts LA Thanks!
Ishwari Kale Thank you too!
I’m reading Sapiens right now (about half way through) and it has blown my mind, I think it’s one of the best books I’ve read in recent years. I’ve got a biomedical sciences background so that side of things is already fascinating to me, but he blends evolutionary science with history and sociology and draws parallels with modern life... it’s been eye opening. I’ve been recommending it to all my friends 😊 I look forward to hearing what you think of it x
Nice!!
This is the earliest I’ve been considering my time zone- I’m so happy, can’t wait to read some of these!
love you Aileen!!!
your words inspire me a lot !!
thank you so much!!
one request ...
can you please create a video on happiness i mean how to be happy !!
please because many of us really need it !
I'm really loving Stoicism as a form of self help, the letters to Lucillius by Seneca are amazing!!
i've heard great things about these too!
I subscribed to you a couple of hours ago and here you are, talking about my number one hobby 😊 I love books! I've been meaning to read some motivational books for a while, so this video is exactly what I needed 😊
I love books too! I read 100 last year :) Books can be very life transforming!!
Laurie Lo Oooh I wish I'd read 100 too! I only made it to 81 (my goal was 100 😊).
81 is a lot! Which one was your favorite? :)
Laurie Lo It's impossible to pick just one! :) I read many different genres and it's very hard to compare, say, classics and young adult. If I had to pick one, maybe it would be either Rotherweird or The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (both fantasy novels). What about you? 😊
It's also very hard! I have been trying to make a top 10 but I'd have to say probably The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown for personal growth, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah for biographies and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas for novels!! :) I really can't narrow it down more than that 😇
the defining decade is one of my favourite books ever!
Thanks!
Amazing recommendations! I have listened to The Power of Vulnerability, and it changed my life!
Marci Shimoff-Happy for No Reason. I got the physical copy and on Audible. Great book!
I love you so much more than I can express in words. May the happiness grow at every part of your life. 💙
Btw incredible list and I already downloaded the slight edge. I'm sure I will like it so really thanks a lot!
aww love you
I highly recommend Sapiens. I listened to it on Audible and I’m looking forward to listening to it again. There is so much interesting information, I learned a lot on humankind
Thank you my dear. I just added your book recommendations to my 2018 reading list & beyond. I do hope you'll be able to update as the month goes on. I'm challenging myself to read 2 books a month so I have about 40 or so on my list. Thanks you for sharing :)
That’s so great!
I love the SLIGHT EDGE! I actually picked up the book and finished it, really change my life and lifestyle! Consistency is the key!
Thanks for the recommendations, Aileen! I’m actually considering getting a subscription for audible because I feel the same way about podcasts! The drive home is so great when listening to a ~good~ podcast because I feel so productive, so I’m def thinking about listening to audio books
I LOVE THE SLIGHT EDGE, THAT BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE!
DITTO ❤️
Thank you for this recs! I added some of them to my audiobook list^^
One of my favorite books of all time is Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. I consider any book that contains timeless wisdom a classic. This book totally blew my mind and changed my outlook on life. Give it a try or check it out from your local library whenever you get the chance.
You have no idea what you meant to me.. In the past couple of months I was feeling empty, failure and hopeless. Literally you have saved my life. You are my role model I have her met. Sending you Love from Lebanon.
Thank you for this video! I will definitely want to read more this year!
I just came here after reading "The Success Principals". I am so happy.
EDIT: She noticed my comment and loved it. Thank you so much. Mamamia!!
I'm not even an artist but reading The War of Art has changed my view on almost everything I do. It was eye-opening, I recommend it to everyone I know
Omg Everybody Lies is my favorite book! It’s incredible
I LOVED reading the Slight Edge. It was a book that I don't even know what caused me to pick it up, but it was such a good read.
I read Sapiens in italian and I highly recommend that! It talks about important concepts such as the history of our society but it is written in a simple and straight way. It really opened my eyes 👁💚
In the Company of Women is very inspiring and it's visually beautiful! I love having it on my coffee table and seeing people flip through it and read these women's powerful stories!
If you’re interested in living more of a zero waste lifestyle, Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson is an amazing and practical book. You learn so much!
OMG I need to add this one to my list thanks!! :) . You should read the Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard too :)
I am so interested in zero waste! Thanks so much for the recommendation. I will definitely check out this book :)
Another book I'd recommend is The Upside of Stress by Kelly Mcgonigal! She has some really interesting anecdotes on the way we view stress and how to make them work for us. Also another tip: If you're not sure if you'd like an author's book/their writing style, watch their TedTalk/interview videos before buying (I'm sure most of them will have it somewhere!) to get a sense of who they are. That has helped me tremendously in understanding their perspectives and fully immerse myself in the reading experience by "hearing" them narrate the physical book I have in my hand :)
Thanks for this!!
I also wanted to let you know - I love your audio set up! I always feel like we're in the same room whenever I play your videos :)
Thanks for the links and for sharing the books. I'm always looking for books on self improvement.
Reading more is definitely one of my New Year's Resolutions. Ahh I wanna read all of your recommendations!
Hey Anxious Watermelon! I don't know if you actually have anxiety as your screen name suggest but if you do, I read a book last year that helped a so much with my own anxiety. It's called the Worry Trick by David A. Carbonell!
Laurie Lo yes I am actually full of anxiety hehe thank you for the book recommendation 😊 I sure will check it out !
Glad I could help! I also made a few videos on my anxiety last year if you want to check them out they might help! :)
Laurie Lo I'll definitely will 😉
I've added reading more as one of my resolutions for this year and I had to check out your list! Finally started reading KonMari's book 😊😍
I love all of your recommendations- your channel is unique and inspiring. Thank you, much love :)
Ahh I want to read all these books!!😍
A book that I’m currently reading that I really recommend is “the art of joy” with the Dailai Lama and Desmond Tutu. It’s really deep and easy to read.
Omg I needed this! For some reason i'm having such a hard time sticking to a book and finishing it. I'll definitely try some of these books! :) Thanks Aileen xoxo
Hi! I just wanna say thank you for inspiring me! I started this year with Artist of Life Journal and it makes me feel more focused and driven! Im so glad to find you on RUclips!
I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you!!
I love seeing what other people are reading. I'm always excited when I see a notification for your videos. I really enjoyed this and I'm excited to check out a few new books 📚😊
I love that too!! I'm obsessed with people's reading lists o:)
I LOVE the 4 Hour work week!
Thanks for the recommendations! Please do updates on how you like the books your reading list. ❤
I love you 😘💕 “you can heal your life “by Louise Hay..it’s a really good book
I am not sure whether I knew about your channel searching for Marie Kondo or I knew her through you. In any case I am so happy to follow you and found great inspiration in all the books you suggested and that I then actually read. Thank you so much!
Great recommendations, some are already on my reading list.
I just finished Sapiens about a week ago. It's a very inspiring book which tells about the history of humans. Definitely a recommended must-read. Else I'd recommend the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini and the biography of Elon Musk (if you are into this kind of books).
I was so waiting for this video! 😍💯 I'm glad you uploaded this. Thank you 💖
You are inspiring!!!!✨✨✨ I love to see you when I have a moment to be quiet so I can dedicate full attention to your videos. Your work is beautiful and very motivating!!!!💕✨
My boyfriend literally ordered all the artist books you recommended after watching this vid 😂
Sounds like a keeper!
Thank you!!! Can't wait to read some of these books! Great recommendations... definitely hitting some topics I've been wanting to grow in!
Just watched your packing tips video (because I needed it 😄) and immediately subscribed to your channel! You're so inspiring and I love your positive vibe 💖
Your voice is always so calm and motivating at the same time!
Thanks for the recommendations!
thank you thank you thank you for this video @Lavendaire !!! I've been watching your videos from the beginning & its clear that you put so much time and effort into them. I've planned to read at least one book cover to cover every month this year and now I have a list of great reads to consult. Your vids always inspire me. Keep shining your light to the world. :)
Love your channel! It has such a calm vibe and makes me feel inspired to fulfill my goals and everything! Thank you:) you are amazing
I love your positive and inspirational mindset ❤️
You'll love Light is the New Black so much! Glad to hear you've been enjoying it so far, it's right up your street! Thanks for all the recommendations x
I know this is a video about books but i have to say that i love that red lipstick on you 😍😍
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One of my goals this year is to read more, so this video is perfect. Thanks so much for all the wonderful recommendations! (:
in italy our governament gave us (18 years old) a bonus of 500 € to spend in culture.. now thanks to you i know which books to buy😚
they give you money in italy that you can spend on books?! That is amazing! I am moving to italy now hahah
yes haha you have 1 year to spend them in concerts, museums, books ecc haha
Wowww that’s so amazing. Go Italy.
oh my gosh Aileen, I love this video so so much!!!
I love reading a lot and have been searching for more self-help books so this was perfect! your channel is such a dream :')
So happy you upload so often!! Thank you!
Shift Happens - Robert Holden (I bought the book and it's a quick read but I wanted the audiobook as well, because the author's voice is very soothing... I got on sale on the publisher's website for like $5)
Loveability - Robert Holden (same deal, $5 audiobook)
5 Levels of Attachment - Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire - Deepak Chopra ( @Lavendaire THIS ONE IS SO GOOD )
WARRIOR GODDESS TRAINING - Heatherash Amara (also a REALLLLLLY GOOD ONE)
I would strongly recommend The Big Leap, it is about overcoming your self limitation in life and reach your zone of genius in life.
woow this is an amazing video to watch .. i like how you deliver your msg in a complete way. Thanks alot 😊
Even though the self-growth world is "small" (after all!), I always find something new in your videos! What about your own book? Do you have any progress? Have you updated us and I missed it? (sorry if you have!)
Gonna reshift my duties this year and make more time for the book :)
I go thrift shopping once in a while and found most of the books from your reading lists which include: rich dad, poor dad; the four agreements; eat, pray, love; the 7 habits of highly effective people; the secret; principle-centered leadership; the millionaire next door; the courage to be rich; pitch like a girl; think and grow rich; etc. Each book was a $1 or $2.
Loved this list! I just finished listening to Big Magic based on your recommendation and I absolutely loved it. So inspiring for people who want to live a more creative life. thank you!
I have had "The Life Changing Manga of Tidying Up" on my reading list for so long now! I have heard such good things, can't wait to head to the bookstore to pick it up :) I would love to do more reading this year. As a university student my reading time is often taken up by textbooks, and i don't get to read what i want to! Thanks so much for all of these great book recommendations :) xo
You are one of the most detail-oriented bloggers I've met... And I am picking up a few books off of your list, thanks x 1000
Thank you so much Lavendaire for sharing with us such a wonderful books list. I have just download the Success principles of my phone and I'm enjoying it already ! Your videos are amazing. keep it up :)
Thanks you for these recommendations. The War of Art has already had a big impact on me... one I will listen to over and over again x
wow, some really interesting books you showed there. I have to say the content of the advice you give and the knowledge you share is very valuable. One that really sticks with me.
:) I’m glad to hear that!
I'm so happy you know Cyrus! I'm French and love both of your channels :) Definitely gonna check Sapiens. Right now I'm re-reading The Power of Now and this time I'll take notes to really work on my consciousness 😊
So happy that you did this video!
So many great books recommended. I have read some but I will be putting the others on my reading list!
I just wanted to say that u are a great artist. Keep it up you are a true inspiration.
You are an amazing person Aileen. Very inspiring. Thanks for the book recommendations!!
I found your channel and I have watched so many of your videos. These are great book recommendations, thank you.
Good recommendations Aileen! I read 100 books in 2017 including some of these and they were are really good!! I just created a book club for people who want to join a community to encourage them to read more self-development books!! It's called the BEAUTIFUL SOULS BOOK CLUB!! Hope to see you there xxx
Laurie Lo omg sounds interesting. am i can join?
Laurie Lo omg sounds interesting. am i can join?
where we can find your book club? it's sound good.
You are amazing!!! 🙏🏼✨✨
Thanks Aileen xxx
Thank you so much for being such a role model for me Aileen!!! Your videos always feels so refreshing to me, i just love u so much 💕 Sending so much love from the Philippines 😚😄
Aww thank you love
Thank you for this. I will definitely check them out and start reading again.
Thank you for sharing your journey of progress, you are inspirational. I'm currently reading girl boss that you've recommended before and planning to have a reading list of all your recommendations ❤️❤️
Hey👋 great recommendations, thank you. I recently found your channel and you are quickly becoming my favorite youtuber. I live for this positivity💛
All of these books sound great! This definitely inspired me to read tonight! lol
Great recommendations!
Inspiring as always ♥ I agree with you about the uniqueness of the classic books in the human development topic, btw I recommend this novel which may take you to another place, time, and story (after reading a long book hehe) : Parce que je
t'aime by Guillaume Musso (I think English version is available) :)
thanks for sharing these books, I'm going to write it as a plan for this year!! have a wonderful weekend
definitely gonna try to read more this year, thanks for the recommendations!!!
Definitely listen to The Untethered Soul! I’ve met Michael Singer and talked to him. He has such an energy about him that really comes out in his voice. Enjoy the book! Very eye opening. It does start to drag about halfway through though.
hi i'm glad i found your channel. I need to read the magic of tidying up i have really got back into reading over the last year. I mean i've always loved reading but have been reading a lot more lately
I always look forward your book recommendations. Love you Aileen! :)
One of my favorite books that I would recommend is Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg. I've read it multiple times and doubt I'll ever stop reading it! So much to learn from it!
Just finished permission to screw up: how I learn to lead by doing (almost) everything wrong by Kirsten Hadheed AMAZING! Finished it in two days. She is so honest and inspiring. Highly recommended. Also start with why by Simon sinek
Ooh sounds like a good one!
Your videos are making my life better, thank you❤
Have you heard of The Financial Diet? As a 20-something year old, I learned a lot about healthy financial habits on their RUclips channl. For this year's reading, my first book to read will be their just released book called the "Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good with Money." After that, I plan to read some of the books recommended by Lavendaire. I read the Kondo Marie books in 2015, and tried to help my disorganized family, but they never got to it... I'm the only one in the family who was saved by this book...👼😅
Yes I’ve seen their channel! Let me know if you like the book :)
Lavendaire, sure!👍 I better get to it now!😊
Sapiens is supposed to be great! I’ve heard a ton of people recommend it. I’m gonna read it this year as well.
Thank you so much, for your great and informative content!
I can’t wait for you to read In the Company of Women; I think you’ll really enjoy it! I loved it so much and it was incredibly inspiring!! The way you described it was exactly how I felt. I HIGHLY recommend the books Behind the Beautiful Forevers and Just Mercy. They are so moving and real and eye opening. They aren’t explicitly about self help but I do think they can change your life and they’re fascinating.
Ah thank you for the recs!!
The book I'm reading at the moment is Tony Robbins - Awaken the Giant Within. Really good so far!
I did purchase all the books you recommended for 2017 and really enjoyed. Especially the four agreements. Will buy these and read them
this is really helpful. thanks for this one, Aileen.