Nov 1, 2022
20 of the most influential books to read in your 20s
A few weeks ago I turned 29, and most birthdays I am lucky enough to be gifted a books or two.
This year I stopped and thought about all the books I’ve read over the years, and contemplated which ones have inspired me, and which ones have impacted the way I see the world.
So I wanted to compile a list; 20 of the most influential books that shaped my 20s.*
I’ve left spot number 20 free — free for you to fill in.
Please send me your thoughts, what are some of the best books you read in your 20s.
What one book do you recommend I read before I hit the big 30.
Disclaimer, I may have slightly cheated and included a few extras books.
1. Sapiens; Yuval Noah Harari
2. A Short History of Nearly Everything; Bill Bryson
3. Prisoners of Geography; Tim Marshall
4(a). Project Drawdown; Paul Hawken
4(b). There is no Planet B; Mike Berners-Lee
5. Start with WHY; Simon Sinek
6. Rebel Ideas; Matthew Syed
7(a). The End of Bias; Jessica Nordell
7(b). Talking to Strangers; Malcolm Gladwell
8. Invisible Women; Caroline Criado-Perez
9. Mindf*ck; Christopher Wylie
10. Morality; Jonathan Sacks
11. Small Great Things; Jodi Picoult
12. Why I’m no Longer Talking to White People About Race; Reni Eddo-Lodge
13. Born a Crime; Trevor Noah
14. Come as you are
15. Midnight Library — and other books
16. My shit Therapist
17. Regensis — George Monbiot
18. Climate Change is Racist;
19. A Little life; Hanya Yanagihara
20…
This is your space to fill
What book inspired or shaped your 20s?
What’s your ultimate suggestion of a book that everyone should read before they turn 30.
