In this newsletter, I’d like to share the complete list of books I read in 2024, with one comment for each. I hope this newsletter can motivate you to spend more time reading in 2025 if you couldn't find an opportunity to do so in 2024. If you are already an avid reader, please share the books that you read in the comments.
Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal1
The best book about productivity that I have ever read.
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert2
Okay book.
Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan3
The book that made me more courageous. I think all aspiring entrepreneurs should read it.
Good Material by Dolly Alderton4
A book by Dolly Alderton never disappointed me.
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel5
It is the book that I wish I had read as soon as I started earning money, and I will make my future kids read this book as early as possible.
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans6
It is the book that I wish I had read when I was an undergraduate student.
Slow Productivity by Cal Newport7
This book can change your definition of productivity, and your work life will never be the same.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry8
It is an okay book.
So Good They So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport9
It is a super realistic book that I wish I had read sooner.
Someday Is Today by Matthew Dicks10
If this book cannot motivate you to take action, I don’t know what can do it.
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor11
I knew that I was advantaged because I am overall a happy person, and this book is proof of it.
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney12
Sally Rooney is my favorite writer, and while reading this book, I kept thinking, “Why do I care about these people and their stories that much?”
The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd13
The book I wish I had written.
Reclaiming Control by Amy McMillen14
The book was mentioned in “The Pathless Path,” so I had to read it.
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom15
Another book that was mentioned in “The Pathless Path,” so I had to read it.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry16
The first half was very useful as a kid, and I will read the second half when I consider becoming a parent.
Bir Ömür Nasıl Yaşanır by İlber Ortaylı
As someone who likes İlber Ortaylı, this book has disappointed me with too many opinionated views.
Kendine İyi Davran Güzel İnsan by Beyhan Budak
The book I wish everyone in Turkey reads.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig17
The best book that I have ever read in my life.
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig18
The book full of life lessons.
The Humans by Matt Haig19
The last book of 2024, which is making me question myself as a human on every page.
Please share the books that you read in the comments. Let’s inspire each other.
Cheers,
Sidika
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I've added all the books you listed to my to-read list.I'm at the time you mentioned ‘if I could go back to when I first made money’ or ‘if I could go back to my twenties’.I used to find it unnecessary to read self-help books.I thought it would repeat things I knew.The few I read turned me away from this idea.That's why I liked your book list so much.
The Midnight Library found me in a dark and dangerous time. It helped me come back to life. That's why it will always be my favourite book. I can also recommend Mat Haig's other books. Thank you for your work.