Books
There’s something magical about a long, ever-growing list of beautiful books—each one a doorway into a new perspective, feeling, or world. This library is a collection of the stories that have found me along the way.
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Some have offered insight, others escape; some quiet comfort, others deep reflection. All, in their own way, have sparked something lasting.
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Whether you're here for soul-deep growth, a thought-provoking tale, or the thrill of fantasy, I hope you find something that speaks to you. And if you have a book you think belongs here, I’d love to hear from you—feel free to share it via email.
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Transformational Reads
Here you will find a soul led collection of books for the curious, reflective, and ever-evolving. These are the stories and insights that, for me, stir up something deep within—inviting growth, healing, and a discovery of and gentle return to a more authentic self. Rooted in wisdom and wonder, these books have been meaningful companions on a path toward clarity, connection, and more conscious living within the Self, relationship, and the collective. Let these pages challenge, comfort, and transform you in all the most beautiful ways.
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
A classic, Zukav explores the evolution of human consciousness, emphasizing the importance of aligning our personalities with our souls to live more meaningful lives. Zukav delves into topics like intuition, responsibility, and the power of choice.
Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Singer offers a spiritual guide to inner peace, teaching readers to detach from the constant chatter of the mind and connect with their true selves. The book provides practical advice on living freely and embracing the present moment.
Women Who Run With Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Estés presents a collection of myths and stories that reconnect women with the wild, instinctual nature inherent within them. Through these tales, she encourages embracing one's authentic self and the power of intuition.​​
Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Dr. Carolyn Myss
Dr. Myss examines the connection between the human energy system and physical health, offering insights into how emotional and spiritual well-being impact our bodies. The book provides a framework for understanding and healing through the body's energy centers.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
This groundbreaking book explores the lasting impact of trauma on the body and brain, and how healing can come through somatic awareness, connection, and alternative therapies beyond talk alone.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Legendary music producer Rick Rubin redefines creativity as a way of being rather than doing—accessible to anyone, not just artists. Through brief, poetic reflections, he invites readers to slow down, pay attention, and create from a place of presence and authenticity.
If Women Rose Rooted: A Life Changing Journey to Authenticity and Belonging by Sharon Blackie
A blend of memoir, myth, and cultural critique, Blackie calls women home to the earth, to story, and to their own inner knowing. It’s a powerful invitation to reimagine rooted, feminine ways of living.
Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth by Darcia Narvaez and Don Trent Jacobs
This collection of Indigenous wisdom perspectives offers an alternative to Western thinking—centered in community, reverence for life, and interconnection—and calls readers toward more balanced, sustainable ways of being.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
With warmth and wit, Gilbert explores the nature of creativity—inviting readers to embrace curiosity over fear, trust their inspiration, and live a life driven more by wonder than by worry.
Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, PhD.,Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD., Doug Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams, M.D.
The Gottmans present a guide for couples to deepen their connection through eight essential conversations. The book provides practical tools for building trust, intimacy, and understanding in relationships.
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find- and Keep- Love by Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel S.F. Heller, M. A.
An introduction to adult attachment theory and how understanding your style—anxious, avoidant, or secure—can transform your relationships and deepen emotional intimacy.
Single. On Purpose: Redefine Everything. Find Yourself First by John Kim
Therapist John Kim reframes singlehood as a powerful, purposeful time for self-growth. With honesty and humor, he encourages readers to embrace solitude as a path to personal clarity, wholeness, and intentional living.
Timeless Tales
This collection of novels, fables, and memoirs carries insight between the lines—offering quiet revelations, soulful reflections, and timeless lessons disguised as story. Fiction and nonfiction alike, whether rooted in nature, life’s mysteries, adventure, or other captivating plots, each tale lingers long after the final page—not just for the quality of the writing or narrative, but for its subtle, curious ability to open you to alternate ways of being, thinking, and feeling.
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
A spiritual adventure that follows the journey of a man uncovering nine ancient insights in Peru, each offering a new perspective on life, energy, and human connection.
If you read and liked this story, be sure to read The Tenth Insight too!
The Eagle and The Raven by Pauline Gedge
A vivid historical novel depicting the life of Queen Boudicca and the last major revolt of the ancient Britons against Roman occupation, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and cultural clash.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
A thought-provoking tale of Nora Seed, who finds herself in a library between life and death, where each book represents a different path her life could have taken, prompting reflections on regret and possibility.​
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Eddie, an amusement park mechanic, dies and meets five individuals in the afterlife who reveal the interconnectedness of his life and the impact of his actions, offering profound insights into purpose and redemption.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
A young shepherd named Santiago embarks on a journey to find a hidden treasure, learning along the way about the importance of following one's dreams and listening to one's heart.​
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Set in the marshes of North Carolina, this novel follows Kya Clark, a young woman who grows up isolated from society, becoming a suspect in a local murder case, while also exploring themes of loneliness and resilience.
Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic by Adam Shoalts
A memoir of a solo journey through the Canadian wilderness, offering reflections on solitude, nature, and the human spirit's capacity for adventure and introspection.​
The Overstory by Richard Powers
An epic narrative intertwining the lives of several individuals, all connected by their experiences with trees, exploring themes of environmentalism, interconnectedness, and the long-term impact of human actions on nature.
Fantasy
These are more than just fantasy novels—they’re stories of becoming. Set in worlds rich with magic, rebellion, and ancient power, these books also dance with and unravel ideas around the nature of truth, the tension between fate and free will, what it means to forge your own path in a world that wants to choose for you, and ultimately, the choices that define us. With characters shaped by fire, love, loss, and transformation, these pleasure reads give more than just an escape to far-off worlds—they hold a mirror to the inner quests we all face, reminding us that the most powerful journeys often begin within.
The Kingkiller Chronicle by James Redfield
Follow the life of Kvothe—a gifted musician, magician, and legend in the making—as he recounts his journey from orphaned child to mythical figure in a world where knowledge, power, and story are everything.
Book One - The Name of the Wind
Book Two - The Wise Man's Fear
Book Three (TBD)
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Series) by Sarah J. Maas
This epic fantasy-romance series follows Feyre, a mortal girl drawn into the fae realm, as she navigates political intrigue, ancient magic, and passionate entanglements in a richly imagined world.
Throne of Glass (Series) by Sarah J. Maas
Assassin-turned-heroine Celaena Sardothien is thrust into a deadly competition that unfolds into a sweeping saga of rebellion, power, and destiny across kingdoms and realms.
Crescent City (Series) by Sarah J. Maas
Half-fae, half-human Bryce Quinlan finds herself at the center of a dark conspiracy in a modern magical city, where ancient forces, forbidden love, and inner strength collide.
The Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts
In a ruthless world where power defines survival, Paedyn fakes being gifted to stay alive—only to be thrown into a deadly competition that forces her to confront not just her secrets, but the very system she’s been hiding from.
The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros
Set in the marshes of North Carolina, this novel follows Kya Clark, a young woman who grows up isolated from society, becoming a suspect in a local murder case, while also exploring themes of loneliness and resilience.
Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Poppy, a chosen Maiden shielded from the world, is forced to confront everything she’s been told as forbidden truths and an irresistible guard change her fate forever.
The Aurelian Cycle (Series) by Rosaria Munda
In a world ruled by dragonriders, revolution, loyalty, and shifting alliances test two childhood friends as they fight for justice, freedom, and their place in a fractured society.
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
A shieldmaiden with a hidden power is thrust into a prophecy that could unite—or destroy—the Norse-inspired realms, as fate, gods, and passion battle for control.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
In an alternate 1893 where witchcraft is real but forbidden, three estranged sisters join the women’s suffrage movement—reclaiming magic and rewriting the story of power, sisterhood, and rebellion.