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17 Books That Will Actually Change How You Think in 2025 (And I Need Your Help Finding 3 More)
Because another list of business bestsellers isn’t what you need right now
Look, I get it. Another reading list is probably the last thing you need right now. Your Goodreads is already bursting with “want to read” titles, and your nightstand probably looks like a small library had a wild party and never cleaned up.
But here’s the thing: I’m not here to add to your reading guilt. Instead, I want to share 17 books that I believe will genuinely shift how we think in 2025, and then I want your help finding three more to complete my reading goal for the year. Some are fresh off the press, others are timeless gems that feel more relevant than ever, and a few are wildcards that might just surprise you.
My goal this year? Read these books deeply, rather than skimming 50 books just to hit some arbitrary goal. Quality over quantity, depth over breadth. Let me explain why each one made the cut.
Fresh Perspectives for 2025
- “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin I’ll be honest — when a music producer writes about creativity, I’m skeptical. But Rubin’s insights about the creative process are unexpectedly universal. It’s…
