Best Books to Read 🌻 inspiring, mind-opening, life-changing books
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- Here are my picks for the best books to read in 2019. I love reading and can owe my current mindset and life to the books I've read. These are some of my favorite books that I've split into the categories of soul, business, love, creativity and culture. Check below for links & resources and also, please share your book recs with me!
Books are the most affordable way to obtain a wealth of knowledge that can change your life. Think about it - authors take knowledge and wisdom from their lifetime or from years of research and condense the most valuable takeaways into an organized, digestible book for you to read. You can't live a hundred different lives in this one lifetime but you can read hundreds of books, learning from and vicariously experiencing hundreds of life experiences, perspectives, lessons and insights from the people who wrote them.
What are your favorite type of books to read? Mine are: self help (obv), business, psychology, spirituality - I also love to read webtoons. Does anyone here read those?! 🌞
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→ The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer | amzn.to/2W2sxHi
→ A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle | amzn.to/2szwWWw
→ Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk | amzn.to/2S96BrV
→ A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson | amzn.to/1Gt5kQu
→ The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey | amzn.to/2GK4vJ4
→ What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey | amzn.to/1XD7IjB
→ The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | amzn.to/1Pr48Q6
→ Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield | amzn.to/2dODW8e
→ The Artist's Journey by Steven Pressfield | amzn.to/2FLpHRg
→ Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari | amzn.to/2qYcONZ
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Ahh! Love that you uploaded this book recommendation video too. n_n Noticed that we have a few overlaps on the recs too. Writing down the rest of your list on my "To-Read" list now!
Omg! Just saw your video & I love your recs!! Some are my faves too like The Four Agreements & Born a Crime 😸 thanks for sharing more books I can check out
"New Earth" is one of the best books I've ever read, I highly recommend it
@sarah Hi, "The power of Now" is written in a form of a Q&A and for me it was a bit all over the place, "New Earth" has the same ideas but it is written in a structured way and is more easy to understand
@S New earth explains on our ego..you will feel lighter once you finish the book
Book Recommendations from Aileen:
0:38 SOUL
1. The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
- You are not your mind.
2. A New Earth by Eckhart Toelle
- Soul vs. Ego
2:52 BUSINESS
3. Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk
- Modern Business
4:03 LOVE
4. A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
- Shift Perspective to Love
5. The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey
- Stories to do better in the World
6. What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
5:43 CREATIVITY
7. The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield
8. The Artist's Journey by Stephen Pressfield
9. Turning Pro by Stephen Pressfield
6:55 SOCIETY & CULTURE
10. Sapiens: A Brief History of ManKind by Yuval Noah Harari
- About history humankind, trends, where we might be heading
Thank you Aileen for sharing this list. My goal for this year is to read at least 40 books.
“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi is incredible. It is very well written and gives you a view of mortality from a surgeon and cancer patient’s lens. I don’t think I’ve ever learnt more about life and death from a book.
This book is definitely going to get researched. That is one point of view we all try to ignore although we all have an expiration date. Thanks for the suggestion.
😭I’m your Japanese fan and not good at English....
2019 my plan is enter university (oh even I am 23years old ),
reading books you recommended in English or Chinese ❄️
I wish they can help me restart new life 🌸
Thanks for your sharing 😀
Delete Mypast Is never late to study!
I am 33 and just now applying to university :). You are making a great and brave decision. Go after your dream, be inspired and make your dream life happen! You are not too old. Even if you were 53, it is not too late to change your life.
Wishing you good luck and much good energy for 2019! 💐
Daniela thanks you !
Anna-Maria Silfver thanks you , I really glad to read your message, yeah , I can be artist of life 🙆♀️ how old I am !
hey! Same Here!! WE CAN MAKE IT THIS YEAR ! I read Slight Edge and it had changed my life We can enter University this year !
Perfect timing, I’m making a book list right now 💕 💖
Haha same
I love finding new books to add to my reading list! I always trust your suggestions Aileen! ❤️ can’t wait to do some more reading this year!
One of the things on my vision board for this year is a photo of rows and rows of books! I love to read, but haven't made time for it in so long. That's changing in 2019 - thanks for the suggestions! I already own a couple of the books on this list, just haven't gotten to them yet.
You are such an inspiration. I've just shared a video on how I use my journals, inspired by your video some time ago....such peace and calm on this channel. Joie ❣️🌿
Who else is planning on reading more in 2019? I have so many unfinished books😫 these seem so good tho😍
Btw I also make videos❣️
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
I’m reading 25 books this year #readthosebooks2019 over on IG
I must say that I'm impressed by your channel. Good work!
Are you on the Lavendaire Facebook page? She makes a "promo tuesday" when you can post well, promo stuuf. It could help you.
If you are, sorry I don't remember seeing your post.
@@00Mercredi00 I'll check out her channel now! ^^
Your TH-cam is so asthetic ...✨
Hey this background with artificial light is amazing and adds more value to what u speak . By the way u r amazing creater, love ur voice as it uplifts me. Thumps up if ur aim is to develop a reading habit in 2019.
Your videos are always such an inspiration✨
Thank you for making these,
Love
Was missing your videos so badly. Thanks Aileen. Great videos. Keep blooming little flower. 💮🌸
Thanks for all these book suggestions. Looking forward to read some of them!
The most awaited video. Thank you. I am still reading books from your previous list. Reading slight edge these days. I needed a new list for 2019
That's so true lol
Ooh and 'The Slight Edge' is one of my favourite self-help books 😍
Awesome, I've been wanting to update my book list and your lists are always sooo good! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Beautiful recommendations, loved the categories! 🌸
I love these suggestions! We have just booked a last min holiday and I need lots of new books to take!! thank you lovely x
I feel sooo reassured that you had trouble going through Sapiens as well. I love it but the amount of information can be hard to process.
Thanks a lot for your recommendations! I love these kind of videos. Keep being awesome xx
TheCocodollzz same! I’m about halfway through and have set it down to read/finish other books multiple times already.
Thank you for sharing Alieen!
Loving your look! I have also wanted to read more - I either borrow from a Library or friend.
These are seriously some interesting books. Thanks for the sharing!
So MANY more books to add to my TBR list, thank you x
Loving the new haircut, btw 🌻
You're glowing, Aileen!
(Fede)
I'm almost close to finishing "the untethered soul" and it has been mind-boggling! I love it and would love to see more videos from you regarding how to clear or detox your mind. Most of us (including myself) have so much noise in our head because of external factors in our life. It would be nice to learn more on that.
I love exploring some new books. My reading list is long, but I'll add these books too. 🤗 A new earth is so far my favorite, such an eye-opener. I'm reading Sapiens at the moment. Thanks for sharing 😘
I was just watching “what to read in 2017” and omg I’ve never been happier that you made this 💛💛
Thank you for the recommendations, I’m definitely going to look into these different type of books. I love that you gave a little intro to what each book entails. “New earth” will most likely be my first book I’m going to read. Thank you again, can’t wait for the next video
I’m a guy and TH-cam creator but I like your channel. I found you a year ago when I bought my 80D. Have the 6D Mk II now. Thanks for being an inspiration.
To all viewers: Read "New Earth"! It is truely life-changing!
What's your favorite takeaway from "New Earth"?
The Untethered Soul has been one of my favourites for a long time. Great suggestions!
Getting back to reading more is one of my 2019 goals too. I think I'll add some of your recommendations to my reading list, they sound really good.
You read my mind. :) I was just looking for new reads. Thanks so much for posting!
Thank you for the recommendations Aileen..Gonna start with one of them and get to all of them eventually💞Really needed that
Wow I love books, I actually started reading this year. Thank you for recommending these Books.
Oh i missed you these days Aileen! I am just so happy to see you again with that fab haircut!
And i can relate what you felt about feeling tired while reading Sapiens. Because last year i bought this book by seeing you recommending it and i went a few chapters i went aaggh i can never finish this anywhere soon! But i loved its contents really, the way our human society was developing. It was just unfolding so elegantly in that book. I have been wanting to finish it this year too. It was just really nice to find out you've been feeling the same i was regarding this book! Okay i just whote an assay :3 lots of Love Aileen!
Oh a video from you!💖 Always a nice surprise 💞
incredible video thank you! i haven’t read most of these but they all sound like books i would love🙏
I am going to start reading“The Slight Edge” today!!! Thank You ❤️📚
I definitely want to try reading one of those soul books! They seem very eye-opening.
Oh, I happened to have bought The Wisdom of Sundays just two days ago. Thanks for the recommendations, Aileen.
Love this different categories of books to read.
Love you! Thank you so much for this video! I love your book recommendations
Thank you for the great recommendations!! I'm adding a bunch of them to my to-read list ^^
I would love to have those books you’ve mentioned Aileen because there are some things that I want to explore more about life, about business and also for my inner self as well especially for this year 2019. Thanks for sharing this, Aileen!
Thank you so much for this video.
I usually feel depressed, lost and agitated about myself, but just listen about these books you recommend really open my eyes and give some hope to me.
I will find time to read these books :D
Love you and your beautiful and inspiring video🌸🌸🌸
Love your channel and podcast! Your channel has helped me to set a more positive habits and develop a positive mindset. 💕💕
Hi Aileen, I just want to say that you are so inspiring and that you have encouraged me so mischievous to open up to the world and let new things come into my life. Thank you so much.
Thank you Alieen! ☺️I’m gonna add these to my to read list!
I’m like you with two books at once. I read a fun to read book (my favorite genre is teen novels) and a to learn book. ☺️
I love seeing book recommendations. Please make this kind of videos a lot!
Thank you for the book recommendations Aileen! I will check them out! I like your "Aileen" necklace, it looks so nice and elegant! :) I hope that you are doing well and getting ready with the moving, good luck with that!
Love your vibe aileen💫
I love this new look on you, and also, love this topic! 💖 I'm excited to check out the books you suggested. A suggestion back at you-- if you haven't already read Brene Brown she's great! She had some great insights to the shame talk in our minds. The only one I wouldn't recommend is "I Thought it was just me, but it isn't" only because it's more geared to a specific demographic which is mothers with weight concerns. Happy readings!✨
My book of the year is definitely “the four tendencies” I really can recommend that to you because it’s so eyeopening and makes you a “better” you!
Thanks! I'm reading more these days. Always looking for more to add to my list.
You are amazing! I love this so much
Thank you, Aileen, for some truly inspirational book recommendations, Sapiens sounds so fascinating! I'm an avid fan of Gary Vee and read Crushing It last year, I thoroughly recommend to anyone working within the digital space, like you said such a good read with many golden nuggets of information and takeaways. Xx💓🌸🌚
Thank you for these wonderful suggestions!! It can help so much. Hope you're going well 🌸
Thank you, you are an inspiration to me, I love your energy.
Thanks a lot for these recommendations Aileen ! 💕 Reading Oprah makes me feel incredibly good !
I notice that necklace and that hair! Look amazing on you... I was start to learn about the soul and the ego and this video pops up on my screen like the Universe says "here is for you." Thank you Aileen!!
THIS IS SOOOO TIMING I REALLY NEEDED THIS. THANK YOU AILEEN!! LOVE LOTS HUHU
Also try getting back to reading even tho I am so busy at school.. thank you for sharing! love this! ❤️
You are so inspirational !! Definitely gonna look at some of these ❤️
Thank you! BTW Love your necklace!!! ✨✨✨✨✨
I'm so excited to read these books! BTW your hair looks fabulous!
Great to see you gorgeous woman and love your reading experiences. Thank you for your book recommendation ❤️❤️❤️💜💖💖💕💕💕💖💖💕❤️❤️💜💖💕💕💕❤️❤️😍
Xoxoxo It’s always a pleasure to see you my gorgeous friend and hear your sweet voice♥️💕💕🙏🙏💞💜💜🌹🌹🥰💕💕♥️💕♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💞💋💋🌹🌹💜🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
The most beautiful aspect of your personality is that although you're gaining massive popularity your voice gives the sense of being grounded. This is unlike to other TH-camrs. You'll always be one of my favorites. Love from India. ❤️🇮🇳
The wisdom of Sunday’s I have hardcopy and LOVE it!!!
I've been having a rough time recently 😅 I didn't know I needed this video until I watched it. Thank you 💜💜
Writing down all these books 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 you got me into really planning this year 😊
I’m due for a new book! So thank you I’ll be checking those books out! 💗💗💗
Thank you so much for sharing the list of books! 💕 really loved the tablet that you are using? Or is it a kindle?
Hello... I like so much this video! I have a lots of books to read this year. Thanks for your racomandations. 💖
Your notification plus mentioning "books" really sparks my joy 😍
I'm currently reading "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, it's really great and inspiring 💕
Love your recommendations! Please do more book suggestions😊😊😊
I LOVE YOUR NEW HAIR!!!
Aileen, on your recommendation read the four agreements, finally finished the second part too - the four agreements companion. Thank you for recommendations. There are so many changes that two books brought. Thanx a ton, looking forward to your recommendations for this year. 😘
Amazing!! Loved that book
I just picked up The War of Art today after watching your video, and I'm already 70 pages in! Feeling super inspired and ready to take on Resistance. Thanks for the recommendation, Aileen!
Woohoo ✨
Thank you so much for the book recommendations ;) I read alot, and have been a slump lately to find a book that is special ... there are a few you mentioned that I haven't read and have already ordered them while listening to you lol. Donna from Canada
Love this list!!
Great recommendations 😍😍🙌🏻🙌🏻
YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING I LOVE YOU SO MUCH :c
These are such good recommendations! Cannot eait to start reading some. Also another great creative writer I love is Elizabeth Gilbert. Big Magic is amazing.
21 lessons from the 21st century!! One of the best books I have ever read, anyone should read it.
Is this a business related book?
I watched your recent videos about favourite books and I was thinking today about :What to read? 🤔😄
And here is your video! So great.🌱💖🦄
If you haven’t read The Alchemist yet, I highly recommend it!! Although it’s not in the category of ‘self help’, it has beautiful and eye-opening lessons! Great vid x
Love it :) one of the first books I’ve read
This month I am reading ikigai book
And the year I met you trying to finish this novel because I started it year ago and I am back to finish it
Thank you for your recommendation 💕💕
Your new hair is so refreshing 💟💟💟
i finished reading sapiens...thank u for the suggestions
I always love your energy and the way you speak.🤩🤩🤩
I am still a student in my last semester of uni. I returned back to uni after quitting due to an incident ..and I can't believe I'll be done soon with a major in psychology! After I am done uni I will continue reading especially books related to the discipline and to self improvement as my goal in life is to help others through life coaching! your book recommendation is fantastic and I will get back to it :) May you have a clutter free life
I’ve been following you for years now and just wanted to let you know I appreciate your content! You inspired me to make my own channel and follow my creative dreams ☺️💕
Thank you so much!
Thanks much. I was just searching for my next book on audible
Thank you so much!!! Love it 💞🤧
The haircut!!! Absolutely beautiful 💖😍
Linda Thao I love the color!!
I have many unfinished books such as Harry Potter and other books 😅😅 but i'm very inspired by your book suggestions 😍😍 in particular, I would like to read the two books about love ❤❤
Reading makes smarter 💪🏾
Thank you for this motivating video
Recommendations 💕
-all the light we cannot see
-catching fire: how cooking made us human
-the greatest stories never told
Always feel so inspired watching you ❤️
You are my absolute inspiration. Thank you!