5 Best Books For Beginner Readers In Their 20s

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr Seuss

Reading Books is one of the best habits you can pick up in your life. If you started early and never stopped reading, good for you. However, if you're like me but did read Few here and there but never really stuck with it, this is the right place to start.

It can overwhelm you with all the books out there, and you might not know where to start. I decided to read at least two books every month since 2020. To make things similar, I have added the genre of the book and rated the book. Here are some of the best books I enjoyed and learned a lot from when I started as a beginner reader in my 20s.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Genre: Self-help, Personal Development

Writer: Mark Manson

This book is one of the Best Books I read in my life, and a lot of it also stuck with me. This book is not only is a self-help gold mine but is fun to read and has lots of nuggets of wisdom.

Mark starts with a chapter about Charles Bukowski. Eventually, taking you for a ride on different ideas on caring less about things that don't matter and only focusing on what matters the most.

The themes he discusses in the book are from Buddhism with a blend of Marks Humor with loads of stories that keeps you entertained but educate you to like never before.

I can tell you about things he talks about, but I don't want to do that. Please go and read this book! You will love it.

Norwegian Wood

Genre: Fiction

Writer: Haruki Murakami

Norwegian Wood is the first Murakami book I read, and I loved it. Murakami is one of the most famous writers in Japan. This book is the most famous Murakami work.

If you enjoy reading stories that do not have a happy ending, then this is for you. It is pretty gloomy and revolves around teenage suicide, sex, depression, loneliness and moving on.

This book might not be for everyone since it takes the reader to a teenage wonderland that might not be so wonderful for everyone.

I recommend this book if you are comfortable reading about darker things that everyone goes through as they turn into adults.

Big Magic

Genre: Self Help, Creativity

Write: Elizabeth Gilbert

“Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.”-Elizabeth Gilbert

If you're a creative bee, then this book is for you. If you're not a creative bee, then this is where you can start. Elizabeth Gilbert brings you some of the best ideas, inspiration and lessons from her journey on creativity and living a creative life.

Gilbert plunges into a world of creative magic and takes you to a truly magical place. She talks about how creativity can change you as a human being, helping you understand things better and help you live a more fearless life.

Suppose you're looking to pursue any creative endeavours. Big Magic is the starting line.

The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo

Genre: Fiction, Mystery

Writer: Stieg Larsson

I cannot recommend this book more if you're starting to write. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is one of the best books ever.

This book starts a little slow, and you might ask yourself if you made a wrong decision. However, as you move away from the first few chapters, you are hooked. Stieg Larsson takes you to a place where you can almost visualize all the elements of the world in which this Story takes place.

The Story also gives you insights into a subtle but compelling way of perceiving the world from different angles. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo also contains a healthy dose of violence, action, mystery, thriller and romance.

It's a perfect blend for your First Fiction Read in your 20s.

The Power of Now

Genre: Meditation/Spiritual

Writer: Ekart Tolle

This book changed my life. I don't mean to exaggerate, but it is one of the most powerful yet straightforward books I've read in my life.

In this book, Ekart Tolle talks about the importance of being self-aware and how it can transform you thoroughly and help you grow in ways you've never imagined. He also shares his own Story on how he went from being depressed to realizing something that changed his outlook on life.

The book dives deep into the state of mind, self-awareness, present moment, birth, death and living a joyful and content life.

It is almost spiritual but doesn't discuss spirituality directly. It makes you think and try it out for yourself to be free from the mind.

I found this the least cultist as it doesn't make the reader believe; instead emphasizes learning from experience.