The Ultimate book list, Share your top 5?

Fellow Redditors,

I'm looking to expand my reading list and I'd love to hear from you! Can you give me your top 5 books that have made a lasting impact on you? I'm open to any genre, fiction or non-fiction, old or new.

Here are my top 5 to get started:

  1. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho - A spiritual and inspiring tale of self-discovery.
  2. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari - A fascinating look at human history and society.
  3. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah - A heart-wrenching and powerful historical fiction novel.
  4. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams - A comedic sci-fi classic.
  5. The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand - A thought-provoking exploration of individualism and creativity.

Your turn! What are your top 5 books?

Posted Dec 13, 2025, 10:42 AM UTC

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