Books that I read in 2024

And one comment for each book

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.

1. Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal¹

The best book about productivity that I have ever read.

2. City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert²

Okay book.

3. Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan³

The book that made me more courageous. I think all aspiring entrepreneurs should read it.

4. Good Material by Dolly Alderton⁴

A book by Dolly Alderton never disappointed me.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Slow Productivity by Cal Newport⁷

This book can change your definition of productivity, and your work life will never be the same.

8. Book Lovers by Emily Henry⁸

It is an okay book.

9. 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.

10. Someday Is Today by Matthew Dicks¹⁰

If this book cannot motivate you to take action, I don’t know what can do it.

11. 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.

12. 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?”

13. The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd¹³

The book I wish I had written.

14. Reclaiming Control by Amy McMillen¹⁴

The book was mentioned in “The Pathless Path,” so I had to read it.

15. Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom¹⁵

Another book that was mentioned in “The Pathless Path,” so I had to read it.

16. 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.

17. Bir Ömür Nasıl Yaşanır by İlber Ortaylı

As someone who likes İlber Ortaylı, this book has disappointed me with too many opinionated views.

18. Kendine İyi Davran Güzel İnsan by Beyhan Budak

The book I wish everyone in Turkey reads.

19. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig¹⁷

The best book that I have ever read in my life.

20. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig¹⁸

The book full of life lessons.

21. The Humans by Matt Haig¹⁹

The last book of 2024, which is making me question myself as a human on every page.

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Please share the books that you read in the comments. Let’s inspire each other.

Cheers,

Sidika

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