Swapping favorite books is my favorite form of social currency. I’ve read some really special books this year, and I felt like it was the perfect time to put together a list of books that stayed with me long after I read the last page. My criteria for whether a book is worth sharing goes beyond just liking the book. Many of these writers make me uncomfortable or uncomfortable, and that’s also why I like them. But that doesn’t mean I don’t like escapist books.
Today I’m sharing a short and incomplete list of books I couldn’t help but talk about this year.
Here are the 7 best books I read in 2024.
1. A guide for perfectionists who lose control Written by Katherine Morgan Schaeffler
Have you ever heard of the “Fucked-Up Perfectionist”?Katherine Morgan Schaeffler’s A guide for perfectionists who lose control It deeply resonated with me because it delves into the origins and complexities of perfectionism and provides a 360-degree view of the many ways perfectionism manifests itself. Schaffler’s insights and personal anecdotes were refreshing. She suggests we should ditch the “recovering perfectionist” label (which I agree with) and instead see perfectionism as a superpower that should be used for our good, rather than holding us back. I suggest.
I read this book twice this year and plan to read it again during the holidays.
2. bittersweet Written by Susan Cain
in bittersweet, Susan Cain explores the concept of bittersweetness and how embracing both positive and negative emotions can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. Through beautiful personal stories and research, Kane argues that bittersweetness is an integral part of the human experience, and that it helps us understand the beauty and fragility of life.
This book touched on parts of myself that I had long sealed off as weird, sensitive, and something that should never be expressed in public. Yet they are core to who I am as a person. Susan Cain continues to be a champion of the sensitive, quiet, and deep thinker.
3. be late Written by Rachel Schwartzman
be late A guide to living a slower, more intentional life. We offer practical strategies to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and find more joy in the present moment. I found this book very helpful, as it is structured around the process of learning to slow down. You can’t run before you can walk. Slowing down as an adult is definitely a learned skill.
4. time saving Written by Karian Bradley
A time-travel love story meets a workplace comedy with the twists and turns of a spy thriller. This book was genre-defying and entertained me with its wise prose and deeply human characters.
5. crawl on all fours Written by Miranda July
Everyone has an opinion about this book. I love you like a flawed but well-meaning friend. I admire July’s creative choices in all of her work. Her attitude of leaving things unapologetically messy and selfish has made her the perfect artist to burst into the public domain and scream about the humiliations of being a woman of a certain age. After giving birth, attention should be paid. There’s something about that wild feeling that accurately captures the awakening I’m just beginning to experience, and I know I’m not alone.
It would be interesting to hear what people under 40 think about this book. They are often wide-eyed, frightened, and disgusted by their savage and untidy nature. I tell them they’ll have it when they’re ready.
6. creative act Written by Rick Rubin
This book is essential for anyone brave enough to take their creative expression seriously. Every page you turn, you’ll find a reason to continue pursuing that nagging urge to make something meaningful out of the mysteries of intuition.
7. can make this place beautiful Written by Maggie Smith
Like many of you, the poem that made Maggie Smith famous came at exactly the time I needed it. This is the story of her marriage and subsequent career.
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Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning how to play tennis and forever testing the limits of her creativity. Follow her on Instagram @witanddelight_.
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