5 Books to read for pleasure—my top as a real book lover

At various times, I read between 50 and 60, and sometimes 10, books a year. Last year, I stopped at 27 books, and now I want to share my top 5 books that impressed me the most this year. Let’s go.

5. “The Five Love Languages ​​for a Child” by Gary Chapman. This book explores the various types of love and their impact on our lives. It’s not a manual, but it’s filled with ideas that, if applied, can bring more joy to your children’s lives. It’s a book that made me reflect on my relationships and how to make my loved ones feel truly cherished

As with any book in this genre, I wouldn’t advise treating it as an instruction manual or the Bible. However, if implemented and followed, some ideas can bring more pleasant moments to your children’s lives.

4. “The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year” by Sue Townsend is one of my favourite books this year and my entire life. Despite its lack of a dynamic plot or deep meaning, it's a book that I find incredibly relaxing and enjoyable. The book's atmosphere allows me to relax and go with the flow, which is a rare and precious experience in today’s fast-paced world

Yes, in it, a woman decides to lie down, and somewhere ⅞ of the entire plot, she lies in bed. Someone comes to her, and somehow, the life of her husband and children develops, and she lies. Then, lying down takes a threatening turn, and I really feel sorry for the woman. I love this book because it reminds me that sometimes you can lie down and see what can happen if you lie down and stay in that state.

3. “How to be your therapist” by Owen O’Kane. Last year, I finished four years of therapy, and this book has greatly inspired me to do it myself. I liked some exercises; I thought about how the past can help me move into the future. I recommend it to anyone interested in self-knowledge

2. “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. This book is a gem, a unique and beautiful story that I wish I could experience for the first time again. It’s a book I truly love and has left a lasting impression on me

1. “Choice” by Edith Eger is perhaps the best book I have ever read. It’s a powerful memoir about the author’s experiences in a concentration camp and her subsequent trials. It’s a story of indomitability, strength of spirit, and the truth we confront every day. This inspiring book is a must-read, even for those who don’t typically read non-fiction

I was not very impressed by “Divorce” by Moa Herngren, but it is a personal book for those who have survived and are ready to look openly at the processes that occur in couples, so it is not for a wide audience, like me.

And what about you guys? Have you read any of these? Did you enjoy them?