During 2021 I have read a total of 52 books, on average one book a week. That makes 13,817 pages, endless hours of reading on the subway, in the gym, in waiting rooms, in my bed, on the plane from Berlin to Milan and back, on the train, … you get the idea. Almost every minute I could spare, I would try to direct to reading, instead of scrolling through my phone.
The goal I set out for 2021 was to read 21 books. Somehow, I’ve exceeded this number by far. But I would definitely say that the following list I’ve compiled consists of the 21 best books I have read in 2021.
Honestly, each of these books has helped me A LOT and I’m just now beginning to realise their impact.
Prepare for a lot of reviews to follow for all of these inspiring books.
Pick and choose from it what you will – if you only find one of these books half as astonishing as I did, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading!
Note: This list is neither sorted by chronology of reading nor by preference. This is not a ranking! (Impossible :D)
Mapping out your mindset
Books that initiated a change of mindest – each and every single one is a guide to a better life.
Each of them contains its own philosophy about life, though many have parallels, which is also very interesting to realise.
#1 – #6
Ken Mogi
Ikigai
Greg McKeown
Essentialism
James Clear
Atomic Habits
Mark Manson
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Wim Hof
The Wim Hof Method
Robert T. Kiyosaki
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Reviews & more related content to these books DEFINITELY coming soon! 🙂
Psychology
The first two books are in German language, not sure if they’ve been translated to other languages.
#7 & #8
Leon Windscheid
Besser Fühlen
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#9
Lisa Feldman Barret
7 1/2 Lessons About The Brain
Received this book with the wrong cover (not the beautiful one I chose here) – but who judges a book by it’s cover anyway 😉
Full review coming soon!
Philosophy & Spirituality
These books are all in itself guides to a better understanding of the Self and Being.
#10
Sadghuru
Karma
Review coming soon!
#11
Deepak Chopra
Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
Review coming soon!
#12
Seneca
On the Shortness of Life
Review coming soon!
#13
Alan Watts The Wisdom Of Insecurity
Review coming soon!
#14
Bronnie Ware
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Review coming soon!
#15
The Dalai Lama & Howard C. Cutler
The Art Of Happiness
Review coming soon!
Horizon expansion
Two books that have revealed so much to me and truly shattered my world view in a way.
#16
Hans Rosling
Factfulness
This is a book that I’ve seen cross-referenced so many times in other books, so eventually when I saw it in the store, I had to grab it. Definitely work a read.
Full review coming soon!
#17
Wolfgang Hirn
Chinas Bosse
Full review coming soon!
More into mind-bending?
Both of these books have the potential to f*ck your mind. Not easy to read, though!
#18
Author
The Mind Is Flat
Full review coming soon!
#19
Luigi Pirandello
One, none and a Hundred-Thousand
Reread.
Full review coming soon!
Support your local writer
I’ve discovered this German writer through his podcast (very much worth listening, by the way).
#20
Merlin S. Miller
Mermaids & Vino
I will show you my signed version and what’s special to me about this book!
Last but not least: A classic
I always try to read books that are often referred upon, whether it’s a non-fiction book or a good story.
I don’t give in to just any hype but I think with this one it’s safe to say: it’s not a hype anymore. This one has long crossed the line into classic.
#21
George Orwell
Animal Farm
Full review coming soon!
Want to know all of the books I’ve read in 2021? Check my goodreads!
Which Books did you read in 2021? Did you put any of these on the list for 2022?
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