My virtual TBR list is endless and all over the place. I have books I want to read saved on Goodreads, in a notes app on my phone, in my bullet journal, and in an Amazon list or two. Pretty much any book lover out there can tell you that their TBR list is out of control (though most are probably better organized than mine!). But here are the books I literally have in a TBR pile in our apartment.
10 Books on My Actual TBR Pile
How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren
This has been in my TBR pile for years. I’ve started it and stopped it multiple times. It’s such a great book on being an active reader and getting the most out of books. I can’t wait to dive into this soon.
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Any time I hear a discussion on having good boundaries, this book is suggested shortly after. This is THE manual on having healthy boundaries in your life.
The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The illustrations in this book are to die for. I’ve read a good chunk of the Sherlock Holmes stories but am looking forward to finishing all of them while looking at the original illustrations.
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
I’m currently about halfway through this book. I’ll be honest, this book is a hard read. I don’t love reading the stories of hardship and injustice. But I believe it’s important to be informed and that being informed helps you become a more empathetic person, so I’m going to push through those feelings of discomfort and finish this book soon. It doesn’t hurt that it’s really beautifully written.
The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes
This is a recent addition to my TBR pile as I just picked it up from the library a few weeks ago. I want to read it to motivate myself to eat less sugar, but I also don’t want to read it because I like sugar. It’s a tough world we live in.
Prayer by Tim Keller
This is also a recent addition to my TBR pile. There was one period of a couple months when I heard suggestions for this book several times. I took it as a sign and checked it out from the library.
Educated by Tara Westover
I’m usually a couple years behind when it comes to reading trendy books. People have raved about this one and I’m looking forward to diving in! It recently came into my hands at a book exchange I attended. I have a month before I need to return it!
Do More Better by Tim Challies
If memory serves me correctly, this book was suggested by the lovely Lisa Hensley. I first started listening to it on audiobook but there were so many things I wanted to underline and remember that I decided to buy a copy to keep.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
I stumbled onto this book in a little free library while on a run. I know! What are the chances? I had to finish the rest of my run with a book in hand, but it was totally worth it. and we’ll just skip over the fact that I stopped running to take a peek into the Little Free Library ;). The first Rainbow Rowell book I read gave me mixed feelings, but she’s such a beloved author and I hope I’ll enjoy this one more.
Mindset by Carol Dweck
I first heard about this book a couple of years ago when I heard the author talk on a podcast. She talks a lot about having a growth mindset, and I realized immediately that I do not have a growth mindset and it really holds me back. I’ve thought a lot about the concept since then and I’m looking forward to diving into the subject even more.
What’s on your TBR pile?
So there we have it, 10 physical books I actually have stacked into a TBR pile. I’d love to hear about yours! What’s on your TBR list?
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