i didn’t set out to reinvent myself, i was just looking for a good read. what i got was a complete shift in how i see myself, my relationships, and the life i want to build. i’m sharing the books that guided me through that transformation. some were practical, some were deeply scientific, and some were a little “woo woo” — but every single one cracked something open. these books supported me during a quarter-life crisis, through my divorce and starting a business, into a life that finally feels like mine. take what resonates, leave the rest, and maybe find your next read along the way.